The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Apprentice Dental Technician

The closing date is 13 July 2025

Job summary

We're hiring a full-time Apprentice Dental Technician; this is a temporary training post for 3 years. You must hold a Level 3 qualification in any subject or have at least five GCSEs (grade C/4+), including English and Math's. Strong manual dexterity, organisational skills, and attention to detail are essential. You will be undertaking distance learning provided by the University of Greater Manchester, where you will gain an FdSc foundation degree in Dental Technology. You will be expected to travel to Bolton for practical and written exams, but You will be based in Newcastle dental hospital which is a leading hospital in its field.

Interview Date Monday 04 August 2025
37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
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Main duties of the job

You'll construct basic dental appliances from clinical prescriptions, clean and maintain lab equipment, all under the supervision of a qualified dental technician. There are three main disciplines in dental technology, prosthodontics, conservation, and orthodontics. You will gain experience in all these fields and spend time in the appropriate labs.

The role requires long periods of focused work, often with exposure to fumes, chemicals, and vibrations. Adherence to health and safety protocols, including COSHH, is required.

About us

Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:

o Freeman Hospitalo Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)o Newcastle Dental Hospitalo Newcastle Fertility Centreo Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbriao Northern Genetics Serviceo Cramlington Manor Walks

These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.

We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.

For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Date posted

03 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

317-2025-26-006

Job locations

Royal Victoria Infirmary

317 04 Newcastle Dental Hospital

NE2 4AZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

To develop skills and knowledge in all aspects of dental technology, including interpersonal skills between other members of the dental team, and to work towards gaining the FdSc Foundation Degree Dental Technology thereby being able to apply for professional registration with the GDC.

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 and remain in the UK.
Have lived in the UK for at least 3 years.
Provide original evidence of required English and maths qualifications.

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.
We cannot accept applications from student visa applicants.

Please be advised if you are a 'Non-UK National' applicant you must meet the eligibility criteria and fulfil the settlement requirements of the apprenticeship course funding. Your settlement status will need to be verified as eligible for funding, by the relevant apprenticeship provider, for you to formally enrol on the course.

Further details can be found on the UK Government website.

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 and remain in the UK.
Have lived in the UK for at least 3 years.
Provide original evidence of required English and maths qualifications.

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.
We cannot accept applications from student visa applicants.

Further details can be found on the UK Government website.

Person Specification

SKILLS

Essential

Good manual dexterity skills

EXPERIENCE

Desirable

Experience of craft work
Dental experience

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

Level 3 qualification in any subject
A minimum of 5 GCSE passes (grade C or above or 4-9 or equivalent ) including English and Maths

Person Specification

SKILLS

Essential

Good manual dexterity skills

EXPERIENCE

Desirable

Experience of craft work
Dental experience

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

Level 3 qualification in any subject
A minimum of 5 GCSE passes (grade C or above or 4-9 or equivalent ) including English and Maths

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.