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Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Apprentice Dental Nurse

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Job summary

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.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

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.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Details

Date posted

04 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£30,546 to £32,207 a year per annum incl HCAS.

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Compressed hours

Reference number

289-WLCH-45

Job locations

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH


Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Not already be in full time education
  • Not already be doing an apprenticeship or government funded qualification

Position requirement

Essential

  • Resided in the UK for 3 consecutive years
  • Have the right to work and study in the UK for the duration of the apprenticeship: visa/passport evidence

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrate experience of applying self to learning
  • Demonstrate ability to work within a team and on one's own initiative.

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a multi-cultural and diverse community
  • Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team

Skills and knowledge

Essential

  • Awareness of importance of Health and Safety in the workplace
  • Aware of clinical standards within a Health care setting.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Good IT Knowledge and skills.
  • Effective interpersonal skills

Personal qualities

Essential

  • Caring and compassionate
  • Excellent team player.
  • Able to manage time and priorities.
Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Not already be in full time education
  • Not already be doing an apprenticeship or government funded qualification

Position requirement

Essential

  • Resided in the UK for 3 consecutive years
  • Have the right to work and study in the UK for the duration of the apprenticeship: visa/passport evidence

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrate experience of applying self to learning
  • Demonstrate ability to work within a team and on one's own initiative.

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a multi-cultural and diverse community
  • Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team

Skills and knowledge

Essential

  • Awareness of importance of Health and Safety in the workplace
  • Aware of clinical standards within a Health care setting.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Good IT Knowledge and skills.
  • Effective interpersonal skills

Personal qualities

Essential

  • Caring and compassionate
  • Excellent team player.
  • Able to manage time and priorities.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH


Employer's website

https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH


Employer's website

https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Paediatric Dental Coordinator

Kelly Young

kelly.young3@nhs.net

02033153032

Details

Date posted

04 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£30,546 to £32,207 a year per annum incl HCAS.

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Compressed hours

Reference number

289-WLCH-45

Job locations

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH


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