Job Description

Applications are invited for a Dental Core Trainee (ST1/2) post in our unit. This is a fixed term appointment from with immediate start for a period of mandatory 6 months and is based at Arrowe Park Hospital and Clatterbridge Hospital on the Wirral.Main duties of the jobPlease see job description. This is a post (DCT equivilent) on the DCT Rota at Arrowe Park Hospital for a 6 months fixed term period inclusive of on-call.About usAll new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of xc2xa3337m.The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.DetailsDate posted12 May 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeDoctor - otherSalaryxc2xa349,909 a year per annumContractFixed termDuration6 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number408-25-168Job locationsArrowe ParkArrowe Park RoadWirralCH49 5PEJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description for full details of the main duties for the job role,For further information please do not hesitate to contact the recruitment team at Wirral University Teaching Hospital Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description for full details of the main duties for the job role,For further information please do not hesitate to contact the recruitment team at Wirral University Teaching HospitalPerson SpecificationQualifications, Specific Experience & TrainingEssential

• Appropriate level of GDC Registration
• MFDS

Desirable

• Experience of working in the NHS

Knowledge and SkillsEssential

• Acceptance that the post requires a commitment to a dedicated team ethos towards delivering a quality service
• Basic computer skills

Desirable

• Good organisational skills and time management

Personal AttributesEssential

• Willingness to seek timely assistance from senior colleagues when appropriate
• Ability to establish good working relationships with staff and be able to communicate well with staff
• Flexibility

Person SpecificationQualifications, Specific Experience & TrainingEssential

• Appropriate level of GDC Registration
• MFDS

Desirable

• Experience of working in the NHS

Knowledge and SkillsEssential

• Acceptance that the post requires a commitment to a dedicated team ethos towards delivering a quality service
• Basic computer skills

Desirable

• Good organisational skills and time management

Personal AttributesEssential

• Willingness to seek timely assistance from senior colleagues when appropriate
• Ability to establish good working relationships with staff and be able to communicate well with staff
• Flexibility

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