Crynodeb o'r swydd
- Prif leoliad
- 317 Prosthodontics Laboratory - DH
- Gradd
- Apprentice Band 2
- Contract
- Cyfnod Penodol: 3 blynedd (from date of appointment)
- Oriau
- Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 317-2026-24-026
- Cyflogwr
- The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- Newcastle Dental Hospital
- Tref
- 317 04 Newcastle Dental Hospital
- Cyflog
- £25,272 per annum
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 28/06/2026 23:59
- Dyddiad y cyfweliad
- 23/07/2026
Teitl cyflogwr
Apprentice Dental Technician
Apprentice Band 2
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest and largest NHS hospital trusts in the country. We have around 16,000 staff and an annual budget of £1.7 billion.
With strong history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation regionally, nationally and internationally, we’re in the top five providers of specialised health services in the country.
As well as providing a wide range of hospital and community services, we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
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, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Newcastle Hospitals are proud to be one of the exemplar organisations across the NHS on sustainability, with a long history of delivering Sustainable Healthcare in Newcastle (Shine) and the first healthcare organisation in the world to declare a climate emergency. Our strategy includes commitments to being Net Zero by 2030, for our direct carbon footprint, and Net Zero by 2040 for our footprint plus. Delivering these ambitions will not be possible without the help, support and action of every single member of our team.
Trosolwg o'r swydd
We are seeking to recruit a full-time Apprentice Dental Technician to join our team on a three-year fixed-term training programme based at Newcastle Dental Hospital, a leading centre of excellence in its field.
Applicants must hold either a Level 3 qualification in any subject or a minimum of five GCSEs (grade C/4 or above), including English and Mathematics.
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong manual dexterity, excellent organisational skills, and a high level of attention to detail.
As part of the apprenticeship, you will undertake a structured programme of distance learning delivered by the University of Greater Manchester, leading to the award of a Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Dental Technology. This will include attendance in Bolton for practical and written examinations as required.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop a rewarding career within a highly specialised and supportive clinical environment.
- Interview Date Thursday 23 July 2026
- 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
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
- Produce dental appliances under supervision, supporting different areas of dental technology (e.g. prosthetics, orthodontics).
- Provide a basic clinical technical service by constructing appliances for patient care.
- Interpret prescriptions and treatment plans to carry out laboratory work accurately.
- Communicate effectively with dental technicians, nurses, and clinical staff.
- Organise day-to-day work activities and manage own workload.
- Use laboratory equipment safely, including cleaning and maintaining it.
- Maintain records and support audits of own work.
- Follow Trust policies and health & safety requirements, including COSHH.
- Develop skills and knowledge through training towards a Foundation Degree and professional registration.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
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.
With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:
- Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
- Freeman Hospital
- Newcastle Dental Hospital
- Cramlington Manor Walks
- Urgent treatment centres
- Newcastle Fertility Centre
- Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
- Northern Genetics Service
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
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
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.
Manyleb y person
SKILLS
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Good manual dexterity skills
EXPERIENCE
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience of craft work
- Dental experience
QUALIFICATIONS
Meini prawf hanfodol
- 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
Gofynion ymgeisio
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Lindsey Fenn
- Teitl y swydd
- Advanced Dental Technician
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 0191 2825134
Rhestr swyddi gyda The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust yn Gwasanaethau Gwyddor Iechyd neu bob sector