Job summary
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the most successful teaching NHS Trusts in the country. We offer the second highest number of specialist services than any other group of hospitals in the UK. The Newcastle Hospitals is one of the region's major employers. We have a long-standing reputation for high quality clinical care with our staff's commitment to excellence reflected in our consistent performance at the highest level. We are committed to being an "employer of choice" offering our staff superb benefits, looking after their wellbeing, and providing access to high-quality education, training, career progression and support which enables them to provide "healthcare at its very best - with a personal touch".
Dental Nursing is an exciting and very rewarding career path with a variety of opportunities for personal and professional development.
As an Extended Level 3 Apprentice Dental Nurse you will be working and training as part of the Dental Team within the Dental Hospital and Community Dental Clinics. You will be expected to complete the Extended Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing by end December 2026.Registered Dental Nurses and Apprentices work closely assisting the dentist and supporting the patient to ensure the provision of high quality care. As such the training focuses on developing your skills, knowledge and behaviours to enable you to become an effective professional Registered Dental Nurse.
Main duties of the job
The training includes both classroom based learning and practical clinical chairside experience, with approximately 20% of time spent in a classroom setting, starting 06 January 2025.Newcastle School of Dental Nursing has a 100% pass rate and is an established training provider. Your training will be supported by our dedicated friendly, highly skilled and highly motivated team in a professional working and training environment. You will have access to a wide range of resources including IT and library facilities.As an Apprentice Dental Nurse we will work with you to develop your interpersonal skills so that you can provide friendly, calm and efficient support within the clinical team. We will help you to reach your full potential and achieve your future goals and aspirations.To be successful in this role you will need to be a motivated person who can meet agreed deadlines and targets. You must be able to demonstrate good interpersonal, communication and organisational skills, and in addition have basic computer skills.Entry requirements include a good standard of education, with a minimum of GCSE 4 or equivalent in English and Mathematics.
About us
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 16,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion.
We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
Our staff oversee around 2 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Apprenticeship Posts You will need to be able to meet all the eligibility requirements as prescribed by the apprenticeship criteria to undertake the role.
To be eligible for an apprenticeship you must:
- Have the right to work in England
- Have lived in England for 3 years
- Applications with student visas are not acceptable
- Must not be undertaking another Apprenticeship, or any educational programme
- Provide evidence of required English and Maths Qualifications grade 4-9 or equivalent at Level 2
Further information:
- You will not be considered if you have an equivalent or higher qualification in the same or a very similar subject.
- You must not be engaged in any other funded training or education programme.
- We cannot sponsor applicants during or on successful completion of the apprenticeship so please ensure you meet visa status eligibility.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
- Interview Date w/c Monday, 21 October 2024
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy
Job description
Job responsibilities
Apprenticeship Posts You will need to be able to meet all the eligibility requirements as prescribed by the apprenticeship criteria to undertake the role.
To be eligible for an apprenticeship you must:
- Have the right to work in England
- Have lived in England for 3 years
- Applications with student visas are not acceptable
- Must not be undertaking another Apprenticeship, or any educational programme
- Provide evidence of required English and Maths Qualifications grade 4-9 or equivalent at Level 2
Further information:
- You will not be considered if you have an equivalent or higher qualification in the same or a very similar subject.
- You must not be engaged in any other funded training or education programme.
- We cannot sponsor applicants during or on successful completion of the apprenticeship so please ensure you meet visa status eligibility.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
- Interview Date w/c Monday, 21 October 2024
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Overview of the Role of the Dental Nurse Knowledge of confidentiality
SKILLS
Essential
- Communication
- Organisational skills
Desirable
EXPERIENCE
Desirable
- Dental Nursing or Care work
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- English Language and Mathematics GCSE 9-4 or Numeracy & Literacy Level 2
Desirable
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Overview of the Role of the Dental Nurse Knowledge of confidentiality
SKILLS
Essential
- Communication
- Organisational skills
Desirable
EXPERIENCE
Desirable
- Dental Nursing or Care work
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- English Language and Mathematics GCSE 9-4 or Numeracy & Literacy Level 2
Desirable
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).
