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Dental Nurse Apprentice

Employer
NHS England Apprenticeships
Location
Birmingham
Salary
Competitive salary
Closing date
20 Mar 2023

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Job summary

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 in Edgbaston - one of the country's 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 September 2023.

Interview dates: 4th and 5th April 2023

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.

Main duties of the job

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.

During the apprenticeship period, you will work towards achieving a Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing.

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 Europe's 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.

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Date posted

07 March 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£9,405 a year PRO RATA

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

820-5065321-DEN

Job locations

5 Mill Pool Way

Edgbaston

Birmingham

B5 7EG

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Complete Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing course work / units by specified deadlines.

2. 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.

3. Maintain a high standard of patient care and professionalism.

4. Mix materials and assist clinicians and staff in all aspects of dentistry with support - subject to ability and knowledge.

5. Receive training on all clinical departments.

6. Communicate with Senior Dental Nurses/Dental Nurse Managers whilst on secondment to departments.

7. 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.

8. Preparation of dental equipment and the cleaning of specialist units to meet Infection Prevention Control policies and procedures, as required.

9. Attend tutorials, lectures, examinations and training commitments as required to meet the learning outcomes of the programme.

10. Complete clinical rotation including work experience.

11. To undertake other duties that commensurate with this grade of post, in agreement with the relevant line manager.

12. To minimise the Trusts environmental impact wherever possible, including recycling, switching off lights, computers, monitors and equipment when not in use. Helping to reduce paper waste by minimising printing/copying, reducing water usage and reporting faults and heating/cooling concerns promptly and minimising travel. Where the role includes the ordering and use of supplies or equipment the post holder will consider the environmental impact of purchases.

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Complete Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing course work / units by specified deadlines.

2. 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.

3. Maintain a high standard of patient care and professionalism.

4. Mix materials and assist clinicians and staff in all aspects of dentistry with support - subject to ability and knowledge.

5. Receive training on all clinical departments.

6. Communicate with Senior Dental Nurses/Dental Nurse Managers whilst on secondment to departments.

7. 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.

8. Preparation of dental equipment and the cleaning of specialist units to meet Infection Prevention Control policies and procedures, as required.

9. Attend tutorials, lectures, examinations and training commitments as required to meet the learning outcomes of the programme.

10. Complete clinical rotation including work experience.

11. To undertake other duties that commensurate with this grade of post, in agreement with the relevant line manager.

12. To minimise the Trusts environmental impact wherever possible, including recycling, switching off lights, computers, monitors and equipment when not in use. Helping to reduce paper waste by minimising printing/copying, reducing water usage and reporting faults and heating/cooling concerns promptly and minimising travel. Where the role includes the ordering and use of supplies or equipment the post holder will consider the environmental impact of purchases.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 3 GCSE's Level 4 or above grades or 3 GCSE grade C or above English and Maths (essential) Science (desirable) or equivalent qualifications
  • English and Maths or equivalent
  • Computer literate Knowledge of the Dental Nurse role


Desirable

  • Evidence understanding of team working Computer literate Knowledge of the Dental Nurse role Previous experience in the healthcare or customer service sector
  • Previous experience in the healthcare or customer service sector


Skills/Knowledge

Essential

  • Eager and committed to learning


Desirable

  • A knowledge of BCHC Dental Services


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


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

Essential

  • 3 GCSE's Level 4 or above grades or 3 GCSE grade C or above English and Maths (essential) Science (desirable) or equivalent qualifications
  • English and Maths or equivalent
  • Computer literate Knowledge of the Dental Nurse role


Desirable

  • Evidence understanding of team working Computer literate Knowledge of the Dental Nurse role Previous experience in the healthcare or customer service sector
  • Previous experience in the healthcare or customer service sector


Skills/Knowledge

Essential

  • Eager and committed to learning


Desirable

  • A knowledge of BCHC Dental Services


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


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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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) .

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

5 Mill Pool Way

Edgbaston

Birmingham

B5 7EG

Employer's website

https://www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

5 Mill Pool Way

Edgbaston

Birmingham

B5 7EG

Employer's website

https://www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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