Qualified Dental Nurse or Trainee (Smiles) BT43

SMART DENTAL CARE; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary £27,000+ (full-time)

Full-time equivalent salary for part‑t

Friendly, supportive team

Modern, well-established practice

Training and GDC registration support

DBS/AccessNI compliance support

Job summary

Smiles Dental Centre in Ballymena, BT43 5BY, is seeking a GDC-registered Dental Nurse or a Trainee nearing qualification to join a friendly team. This part-time role offers a 27,000+ starting salary (full-time equivalent) and permanent employment, with Wednesday to Saturday work patterns and ongoing development opportunities.

You will support dentists and clinicians, prepare surgeries and equipment, and ensure patient care is of the highest standard in a modern practice.

Qualifications

• GDC registered or nearing qualification as a trainee Dental Nurse.
• Caring, professional and patient-focused.
• Confident communicator with a friendly approach.
• Reliable, organised and able to work well as part of a team.
• Committed to maintaining excellent standards of patient care and infection control.
• Keen to learn, develop and build a long-term career in dentistry.

Responsibilities

• Providing excellent chairside support to dentists and clinicians.
• Preparing surgeries, instruments and equipment for a range of treatments.
• Supporting patients throughout their dental journey.
• Maintaining the highest standards of infection prevention and decontamination.
• Ensuring surgeries are prepared and maintained to a high standard.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records.
• Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the practice.
• Working closely with the wider team to deliver excellent patient care.
• Continuing to develop your clinical knowledge and dental nursing skills.

Skills

Caring

Patient-focused

Confident communicator

Team player

Reliable

Organised

Education

GDC-registered

Trainee Dental Nurse nearing qualification

Job description

DENTAL NURSE-TRAINEE DENTAL NURSE

Smiles Dental Centre, Ballymena, BT43 5BY

Part-Time, £27,000+ starting salary for full-time, DOE,Permanent, Wednesday to Saturday

Looking for more than just your next dental nursing job? Build your career with us.

Smiles Dental Centrein Ballymena, BT43 5BY, is looking for a GDC-registered Dental Nurse or Trainee Dental Nurse nearing qualification to join our friendly and supportive team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their skills, gain experience and build a long-term career within a modern and well-established dental practice.

As part of our clinical team, you will play an important role in supporting our dentists and ensuring every patient receives a professional, caring and first-class experience.

Your Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing excellent chairside support to dentists and clinicians
• Preparing surgeries, instruments and equipment for a range of treatments
• Supporting patients throughout their dental journey
• Maintaining the highest standards of infection prevention and decontamination
• Ensuring surgeries are prepared and maintained to a high standard
• Maintaining accurate clinical records
• Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the practice
• Working closely with the wider team to deliver excellent patient care
• Continuing to develop your clinical knowledge and dental nursing skills

Why Join Smiles Dental Centre?

We want our team members to feel valued, supported and able to develop their careers.

We offer:

• £27,000+ starting salary for a full-time position, depending on experience
• Full-time, permanent opportunity
• A friendly, welcoming and supportive team
• A modern, well-established dental practice
• The opportunity to gain experience across a range of dentistry
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Support with GDC registration and compliance
• DBS/AccessNI and compliance support
• The opportunity to develop your skills and progress your dental career
• A workplace where patient care and teamwork are at the heart of what we do

Who Are We Looking For?

We would love to hear from you if you are:

• GDC registered, or a Trainee Dental Nurse nearing qualification
• Caring, professional and patient-focused
• A confident communicator with a friendly approach
• Reliable, organised and able to work well as part of a team
• Committed to maintaining excellent standards of patient care and infection control
• Keen to learn, develop and build a long-term career in dentistry

Whether you are an experienced Dental Nurse looking for your next opportunity or a Trainee Dental Nurse approaching qualification and looking for a supportive practice to begin the next stage of your career, we would love to hear from you.

We look forward to hearing from you!