Job overview

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.

Working for our organisation

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.