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? If so, this might be just what you are looking for.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are delighted to offer our Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship. This role will be based at our Charles Clifford Dental Hospital which provides specialist dental servicesfor people in Sheffield and the surrounding districts.
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.
We are holding two Online Information Sessions where we will be delving into the role of a Dental Nurse Apprentice and offering top tips for completing applications. To find out more & book your place please complete this online booking form https://www.tickettailor.com/events/sheffieldteachinghospitalsemployability/1265245
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.
From day one you will earn a wage while you are learning and gaining experience by completing the Dental Nurse Apprenticeship. You will also have access to a host of brilliant benefits, from retail and restaurant discounts to a highly competitive pension.
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of 18 months due to this being an apprenticeship/training programme which will start in September 2024 on the national apprenticeship wage which will commence at £12,514; after 12 months in post this will increase to the National Minimum Wage (depending upon your age).
There is no upper age limit on joining us as an apprentice.
NB: Due to UK apprenticeship funding regulations applicants must have a right to work in the UK, or for EU citizens hold pre-settled or settled status and have been a UK or EU resident for the last three years or have indefinite leave to remain with documents that are not due to expire during the duration of the apprenticeship contract. Applicants must also not already have a qualification at a higher level within the same subject matter.
Job description
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.
Come and join us and be supported to earn as you learn whilst undertaking a nationally recognised qualification. You will study a Dental Nurse Level 3 Apprenticeship alongside your role within the Trust. It is ideal if this type of role is new to you, where you can learn and build new skills.
You will need to have GCSE Grade 4/C or above or Functional Skills Level 2 or above in Maths and English. You will be enthusiastic, have a positive work ethic, be keen to learn and able to work in a team. You will receive support to gain a wide range of experience and skills, supervision, and mentoring.
Candidates will be required to complete a DBS disclosure application. Please read the DBS 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.
Job description
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.
Come and join us and be supported to earn as you learn whilst undertaking a nationally recognised qualification. You will study a Dental Nurse Level 3 Apprenticeship alongside your role within the Trust. It is ideal if this type of role is new to you, where you can learn and build new skills.
You will need to have GCSE Grade 4/C or above or Functional Skills Level 2 or above in Maths and English. You will be enthusiastic, have a positive work ethic, be keen to learn and able to work in a team. You will receive support to gain a wide range of experience and skills, supervision, and mentoring.
Candidates will be required to complete a DBS disclosure application. Please read the DBS 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.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English and Maths 4/C or Functional Skills Level 2 or above or equivalent
- A science-based subject/qualification
Experience
Essential
- You must have been a UK, EEA, or EU resident for at least the past three years to undertake this training programme.
Desirable
- Experience of working within a customer service role or equivalent.
- Experience of working in a care setting or equivalent.
- Experience of team working
- Experience of team working
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Well developed communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate a flexible approach to meet the working practises of the department
Desirable
- Understanding of GDPR and Confidentiality issues
- To have confidence to work in a public facing role providing patient care
- Evidence of possessing good practice skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Communication Verbally - speaks confidently, conveying clear messages to a wide range of people.
- Ability to work with others to achieve shared goals and able to work independently, prioritising workload effectively.
- Demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours, dealing with people, problems and situations with honesty and integrity, respecting diversity.
- Commitment to undertake and complete learning activities, which form part of the role and apprenticeship qualifications.
- Self-motivated with an ability to deliver work within agreed timescales
- Determined and confident
Desirable
- Communicating in writing - conveys written information clearly and accurately to a wide range of recipients
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English and Maths 4/C or Functional Skills Level 2 or above or equivalent
- A science-based subject/qualification
Experience
Essential
- You must have been a UK, EEA, or EU resident for at least the past three years to undertake this training programme.
Desirable
- Experience of working within a customer service role or equivalent.
- Experience of working in a care setting or equivalent.
- Experience of team working
- Experience of team working
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Well developed communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate a flexible approach to meet the working practises of the department
Desirable
- Understanding of GDPR and Confidentiality issues
- To have confidence to work in a public facing role providing patient care
- Evidence of possessing good practice skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Communication Verbally - speaks confidently, conveying clear messages to a wide range of people.
- Ability to work with others to achieve shared goals and able to work independently, prioritising workload effectively.
- Demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours, dealing with people, problems and situations with honesty and integrity, respecting diversity.
- Commitment to undertake and complete learning activities, which form part of the role and apprenticeship qualifications.
- Self-motivated with an ability to deliver work within agreed timescales
- Determined and confident
Desirable
- Communicating in writing - conveys written information clearly and accurately to a wide range of recipients
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Charles Clifford Dental Hospital
Wellesley Road
Sheffield
S10 2SZ
Employer's website
https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
