Job summary
18 months, 42 weeks, pro-rota.
Are you an enthusiastic individual with a keen desire to start an exciting new career?
We are looking for suitable candidates to train as dental nurse apprentices at the Birmingham Dental Hospital one of the countrys leading centres of dental training and research.
You will need excellent communication skills, a professional and efficient manner and the self-motivation to learn while you earn on a salaried course, commencing in January 2022. During the apprenticeship, you will work towards achieving a Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing.
Apprentices will experience all disciplines of dentistry and receive onsite support through formal lectures, one to one tutorials and specialised placement opportunities across the West Midlands.
Main duties of the job
Applicants must have a minimum of 3, Level 4 GCSE grades or above (GCSE grade C or above) including Maths, English and preferably a Science subject or equivalent qualifications. Applicants must demonstrate an understanding of the role of a dental nurse and a keen interest in working in healthcare.
As a Dental Nurse Apprentice, you will provide a key role in supporting our dentists to provide high quality care to our patients. Providing calm reassurance to anxious patients by demonstrating your people skills and a real attention to detail.
The Apprenticeship reflects all aspects of clinical responsibilities and duties of a dental nurses role and we will support the candidate with the Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing qualification to apply to the General Dental Council (GDC) for professional registration as a dental nurse.
About us
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services, in people's homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities. We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people, parents and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre and one of Europes leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry. We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Complete Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing course work / units by specified deadlines.
Maintain a high standard of patient care and professionalism.
Receive training on all clinical departments.
Ensure that Statutory Employment Procedures and relevant Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) Policies & Procedures are adhered to, including safety procedures and Infection Prevention Control.
Attend tutorials, lectures, examinations and training commitments as required to meet the learning outcomes of the programme.
Complete clinical rotation including work experience.
Preparation of dental equipment and the cleaning of specialist units to meet Infection Prevention Control policies and procedures, as required.
Communicate with Senior Dental Nurses/Dental Nurse Managers whilst on secondment to departments.
Mix materials and assist clinicians and staff in all aspects of dentistry with support - subject to ability and knowledge.
Adhere to the principles within The General Dental Councils Student Fitness to Practise guidance which promotes a positive approach to professional behaviour among dental care professionals and to help education providers deal with issues which call into question whether a student is fit to practise in dentistry.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Complete Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing course work / units by specified deadlines.
Maintain a high standard of patient care and professionalism.
Receive training on all clinical departments.
Ensure that Statutory Employment Procedures and relevant Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) Policies & Procedures are adhered to, including safety procedures and Infection Prevention Control.
Attend tutorials, lectures, examinations and training commitments as required to meet the learning outcomes of the programme.
Complete clinical rotation including work experience.
Preparation of dental equipment and the cleaning of specialist units to meet Infection Prevention Control policies and procedures, as required.
Communicate with Senior Dental Nurses/Dental Nurse Managers whilst on secondment to departments.
Mix materials and assist clinicians and staff in all aspects of dentistry with support - subject to ability and knowledge.
Adhere to the principles within The General Dental Councils Student Fitness to Practise guidance which promotes a positive approach to professional behaviour among dental care professionals and to help education providers deal with issues which call into question whether a student is fit to practise in dentistry.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- 3 GCSE's Level 4 or above grades / or 3 GCSE grade C or above
- English and Maths qualifications
- or equivalent qualifications
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Evidence understanding of team working
- Computer literate
- Knowledge of the Dental Nurse role
Desirable
- Previous experience in the healthcare or customer service sector
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
- Eager and committed to learning
Desirable
- A knowledge of BCHC Dental Services
Personal Qualities
Desirable
- Evidence of knowledge about the course/career opportunities
Other job requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to work and other locations as required
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- 3 GCSE's Level 4 or above grades / or 3 GCSE grade C or above
- English and Maths qualifications
- or equivalent qualifications
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Evidence understanding of team working
- Computer literate
- Knowledge of the Dental Nurse role
Desirable
- Previous experience in the healthcare or customer service sector
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
- Eager and committed to learning
Desirable
- A knowledge of BCHC Dental Services
Personal Qualities
Desirable
- Evidence of knowledge about the course/career opportunities
Other job requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to work and other locations as required
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
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).
