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Trainee Dental Technician

£11,604 per annum
We are looking for a Trainee Dental Technician to join our team and develop the practical skills required to support the provision or repair of dental prosthetics/devices. The trainee will work closely with the Senior Dental Technician & Dentist, on prescription, gaining hands-on training, alongside a structured modular self-directed learning platform, to enhance patient’s oral health, appearance, speech & wellbeing. Successful completion of all modular and end-of-training assessments will provide progression to a Grade C5 Salary. Anyone interested in applying is encouraged to contact the Dental Clinic on 25387 to arrange a practical work sample before the closing date. The work sample will assess manual dexterity, attention to detail, and basic aptitude for the role.
Contact us for more information and a discussion.
Enquiries: Charmaine Buckley
Telephone: 290 25387
Email: Charmaine.buckley@sainthelena.gov.sh
Closing Date: 04/11/2026
Shortlisting Date: 11/11/2026
Interview Date: 18/11/2026

Job Profile

Trainee Dental Technician Job Profile October 2026 (PDF, 445 KB)

Benefits

→ Leave – 30 days leave per annum, plus public holidays
→ Pension – 15% pension contribution by SHG into approved defined contribution pension scheme
→ Training and development
→ Paid sickness absence

How to apply

To access job profiles and application forms online, visit www.sainthelena.gov.sh/government/vacancies Alternatively, these are available in paper format from Central Human Resources and Organisational Development at The Castle, Jamestown.

For further information, please contact the recruitment team on telephone number 22470 or via the email address below.
Applications should be submitted through the Director/Line Manager (where applicable) to the Human Resources Officer by email recruitment@sainthelena.gov.sh or paper copies delivered to the Human Resources Officer by the closing date.
To be considered for our vacancies, you must complete our application form. Please do not submit your CV

Application Forms

St Helena Government

Disclaimer

The St Helena Public Service welcomes all applications from across our whole community, including our St Helenian diaspora wishing to return to St Helena. If you are a St Helenian currently living and working overseas, please contact us at recruitment@sainthelena.gov.sh to discuss how we can support you. SHG positively accepts applications from all members of the community, regardless of age, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief and will consider all applications on the basis of merit assessed against the role profile and person specification. All appointments are subject to the successful candidate providing satisfactory clearances, which include a medical check, vetting / DBS clearance and references. SHG reserves the right to have information provided on or with the application independently verified. Benefits are subject to change and may vary according to role.