Trainee Dental Technician

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

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Job summary

We are recruiting motivated, caring individuals with an eye for detail for the role of Trainee Dental Technicians.

This full-time position (37.5 hours per week) is based in the dental technology training laboratories at Leeds dental Institute.

Applicants must be at least 16 years of age and have a minimum of 5 GCSEs (grade C or above) or equivalent with English Language, Maths being essential and a Science subject being desirable. Trainees with an Art/Crafts background also achieve well on this course.

On successful completion of work based practical assessments and coursework, you will be awarded a BTEC Extended Diploma in Dental Technology, which will enable you to register as a Dental Care Professional with the General Dental Council (GDC).

In the supporting information section on your application form, please answer the following questions before providing us with any other information you feel is necessary to your application.

Question 1: What do you think you will be doing in this job?

Question 2: What are your plans for managing the academic part of this course alongside working full time?

Successful applicants will work as team members within the Dental Team. They will assist qualified Dental Technicians in constructing dental prostheses for patients in the Dental Laboratory in their allocated department.

Our Full Time Training Course in Dental Technology is a 35-month programme. We are recruiting for trainees to start on 29/08/2023.

Main duties of the job

The jobholder will be undertaking a training programme within the Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust (LTHT). The training will be delivered through formal education delivered by the School of Dental Care Professionals situated within Leeds Dental Institute, and internal and external laboratory placements. They will be involved in providing indirect care for patients in support of, and supervised by a registered dental professional.

It is expected that the trainee will commit to self-directed study and successfully complete the training programme within the contract period.

The jobholder will work under supervision, within a dental laboratory, undertaking routine construction of basic dental devices in the Leeds Dental Institute and external laboratory placements whilst undergoing the training programme.

About us

Leeds Dental Institute provides specialist treatments and advice following a referral from a dentist or doctor. This covers the full range of dental specialties, oral and maxillofacial surgery as well as oral medicine.

Leeds Dental Institute provide routine dental treatments as part of dental undergraduate training. It also runs three outreach teaching centres in South Leeds, Bradford and Hull to provide dental care in the community and as part of the learning experience.

During your training programme you will be employed by Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) which offers you a wide range of benefits.

Salary £22,383 p.a.

All training completely free.

Generous holiday entitlement - 27 days holiday + bank holidays for staff new to the NHS (holidays are fixed during your training).

The NHS pension scheme.

A range of discounts and cash back opportunities from retail outlets, supermarkets and holiday companies.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

Date posted

05 May 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£22,383 a year

Contract

Training

Duration

35 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9298-LDI-029

Job locations

Leeds Dental Institute

Clarendon Way

Leeds

LS2 9LU

Job description

Job responsibilities

It is expected that the trainee will commit to self-directed study and successfully complete the training programme within the contract period.

The jobholder must be 16 years old or over.

The jobholder will work under supervision, within a dental laboratory, undertaking routine construction of basic dental devices in the Leeds Dental Institute

Job description

Job responsibilities

It is expected that the trainee will commit to self-directed study and successfully complete the training programme within the contract period.

The jobholder must be 16 years old or over.

The jobholder will work under supervision, within a dental laboratory, undertaking routine construction of basic dental devices in the Leeds Dental Institute

Person Specification

Other criteria

Essential

Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary), including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy Clear DBS report
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

Experience

Essential

Committed to undergo all training as required

Desirable

Previous healthcare or craft experience.

Skills & behaviours

Essential

Motivated, keen to learn. Reliable. Trustworthy. Flexible approach to duties and working practices. Friendly manner. Team player.
Good manual dexterity Basic Keyboard Skills Good interpersonal skills Able to work within agreed procedures and guidelines Team Working

Qualifications

Essential

5 GCSEs at level 4 grade including Maths and English.

Desirable

Science GCSE level 4 or equivalent.

Person Specification

Other criteria

Essential

Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary), including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy Clear DBS report
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

Experience

Essential

Committed to undergo all training as required

Desirable

Previous healthcare or craft experience.

Skills & behaviours

Essential

Motivated, keen to learn. Reliable. Trustworthy. Flexible approach to duties and working practices. Friendly manner. Team player.
Good manual dexterity Basic Keyboard Skills Good interpersonal skills Able to work within agreed procedures and guidelines Team Working

Qualifications

Essential

5 GCSEs at level 4 grade including Maths and English.

Desirable

Science GCSE level 4 or equivalent.

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.