Apprentice Dental Nurse

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom seeks a Dental Nurse trainee to provide clinical support within a multi-disciplinary team. This position involves assisting dentists and hygienists, handling patient care including General Anaesthesia, and fulfilling clerical duties. Candidates should be committed to achieving their Level 3 Dental Nursing qualification. The role promises a dynamic environment focused on patient care and supporting a diverse community.

Qualifications

• Expected to complete a Level 3 Dental Nursing qualification.
• Provide clinical support and assist with clerical duties.
• Contribute to the Paediatric multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Support dentists and hygienists in clinical settings.
• Ensure effective day-to-day running of the department.
• Assist clinicians in patient care and procedures.

Skills

Clinical support to dentists

Assisting patients

Clerical duties

Teamwork in a multi-disciplinary setting

Patient care in General Anaesthesia

Education

Level 3 Dental Nursing qualification

Job description

To work towards completing Level 3 Dental Nursing qualification and in doing so provide clinical support to dentists, hygienists and patients, assist clerical duties as required and perform such other tasks as reasonably requested by the Senior Dental Nurse and/or Paediatric Dental Co-Ordinator. This will involve training and working as part of the Paediatric multi-disciplinary team to deliver a high standard of dental care to our patients, many of whom have complex needs. S/he will ensure the effective day to day running of the department and will assist the clinicians in all aspects of patient care including General Anaesthesia and Inhalation Sedation.

Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites - Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital - along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.

We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.

If you haven't heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation.

• Please check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process.
• If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks after the closing date, we regret that this usually means your application was not successful.
• In submitting an application, you authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process, should you be appointed to the post.
• During the recruitment process your identity documentation (ie passport, driving licence, visa etc) will be scanned using a device which recognises UV, infrared and machine-readable zone security features of the documents provided.
• Employment at the Trust is offered subject to successful completion of a six month probationary period.