Dental Nurse Apprentice

NHS; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is offering a Dental Nurse Apprentice position at the Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, providing a unique opportunity to earn a wage while gaining experience and qualification in dental nursing. This 18-month fixed-term contract equips candidates with skills essential for patient care and dental practices, thriving under professional guidance in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Commitment to professional development

Support for work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience in a care setting or customer service role is preferred.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
• Demonstrates commitment to study and individual progress.

Responsibilities

• Support within Charles Clifford Dental Hospital with chairside assistance.
• Undertake decontamination, disinfection and sterilisation of instruments.
• Provide excellent patient care under supervision.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organisational Skills

Flexibility

Education

4 GCSEs grade C/4 or above including English and Maths

Science based subject is desirable

Job description

Go back Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Dental Nurse Apprentice

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Job summary

Would you like to be paid while you develop your Dental Nurse skills and achieve a recognised qualification whilst working in an NHS setting?

This role will be based at our Charles Clifford Dental Hospital which provides specialist dental services for people in Sheffield and the surrounding districts.

From day one you will earn a wage while you are learning and gaining experience by completing the Dental Nurse Apprenticeship.

You will study a Dental Nurse Level 3 Apprenticeship alongside your role within the Trust.

Candidates will be required to complete a CRB disclosure application. Please read the CRB Employee Guidance Document at the foot of the jobs advert. This provides further guidance on the requirements for this check and your responsibilities in complying with this check as a successful applicant.

This is a 18 month fixed term contract which will start in September 2024 on the national apprenticeship wage. There is no upper age limit on joining us as an apprentice.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for several positive, friendly individuals with a caring attitude and a commitment to supporting the Trust's PROUD Values: Patient First, Respect, Ownership, Unity and Deliver.

Candidates must demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills and show a flexible approach to meet the working practice of the department.

You will be reliable and hardworking with a desire to learn from the experiences you will gain during your apprenticeship which will enable you to progress and develop further in your career.

Main duties of the job

You will be providing support within Charles Clifford Dental Hospital and will carry out the normal dental nurse role and duties supervised by qualified dental nurses and tutors. Duties within this role include provide close chairside assistance, test equipment and machinery, receive and prepare patients and undertake safely and effectively decontamination, disinfection and sterilisation of instruments and equipment ready for use.

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and enthusiastic with strong organisational skills and have a desire to deliver excellent patient care within their role.

About us

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of 18 months due to this being an apprenticeship/training programme. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts.

A learner/applicant must be a UK, EEA, or EU resident for at least the past three years to undertake an apprenticeship training programme.

The apprentice allowance as specified in the Minimum Wage Regulations will be paid for the first 12 months. The rate will increase after 12 months in line with these regulations for anyone that is age 19 or over.

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

INTERVIEWS WILL TAKE PLACE ON 1, 2 AND 3 JULY 2025

Person Specification

Qualifications

• 4 GCSEs grade C/4 or above to include English and Maths or equivalent
• A science based subject is desirable

Experience

• Experience of working in a care setting or equivalent.
• Experience of working within a customer service role or equivalent.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Well developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate a flexible approach to meet the working practises of the department
• Commitment to study and individual progress and development
• Ability to use initiative
• To have confidence to work in a public facing role providing patient care
• Evidence of possessing good practice skills

Other Factors

• To undertake relevant training and development
• To be prepared to travel to all CCDH, Community and practice sites
• Hepatitis B vaccinations

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust