About this role
Job summary
At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.
Apprentice Dental Technician
3 Year Temporary Contract
Grade Band 4
Salary: £28,392
37.5 Hours Per Week
University Hospital of North Midlands Trust
Royal Stoke University Hospital
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as an Apprentice Dental Technician within our dental laboratory service, this is a temporary training post for 3 years. You must hold a Level 3 qualification in any subject and have at least five GCSE's (grade 4-9), including English and Maths. Strong manual dexterity, organisational skills and attention to detail are essential. You will be attending The University of Greater Manchester on a day release basis where you will gain an FdSc Foundation degree in dental Technology.
You will work alongside experienced dental technicians to learn how to design, construct, and repair a wide range of dental appliances, including dentures, crowns, bridges, and orthodontic appliances. You will develop specialist technical skills using a variety of materials and equipment, while contributing to the delivery of high-quality patient care.
Main duties of the job
This apprenticeship offers the chance to build a rewarding career within the NHS, with full support, supervision, and development opportunities throughout your training. You will play an important role in helping restore patients' oral function, appearance, and confidence, while learning in a supportive and skilled team environment.
You'll construct basic dental appliances from clinical prescriptions, clean and maintain lab equipment, assist in the day to day running of the laboratory all under the supervision of qualified dental technicians. There are three main disciplines in dental technology, prosthetics, crown & bridge and orthodontics. You will gain experience in all of these fields.
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.
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.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description Job responsibilities
You will mainly be based in our laboratory facility at Royal Stoke University Hospital which provides an excellent and stimulating working environment. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team of technicians producing a wide range of appliances and restorations to meet the needs of the department.
As you would expect, you will receive comprehensive in-house training in orthodontic, prosthetic and crown & bridge technology. You will be involved in patient cases from model production and diagnostics through to final restorations/appliances.
Please see attached job description.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
5 GCSE's (Grade c or above or 4-9) Including Maths and English
Qualifications Essential
1 Level 3 Qualification
Desirable
Level 3 Qualification in Science
Practical assessment Essential
Practical assessment meets criteria
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).
Employer details Employer name University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address Royal Stoke University Hospital
Newcastle Road
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer's website https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)