Trainee dental nurse

Aston Clinton; Aston Clinton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GDC fees covered

Bonus scheme

Wellbeing support

Birthday leave

Maternity/paternity leave

Life assurance & pension

Job summary

PortmanDentex is seeking a Trainee Dental Nurse for Aston Clinton Dental & Implant Clinic. The role offers full-time hours from 8:30am to 5:30pm, with training fully funded by the practice and supported by an experienced team.

The position provides a pathway to become a registered dental nurse with benefits including funded courses, well-being support, and paid leave. Applicants should have GCSEs in maths and English and a proactive, empathetic customer-focused approach.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths & English at grade A-C/4-9 or Key Skills/Functional Skills Level 2 preferred.
• Confident communicator with an empathetic, service-focused approach.
• Keen to learn how to perform high quality dental nursing while supporting dentists, hygienists or therapists.

Responsibilities

• Assist each dentist, hygienist or therapist in a wide variety of procedures.
• Learn high quality dental nursing while supporting the practice team.

Skills

Confident communicator

Empathetic approach

Willing to learn dental nursing

Education

GCSE Maths & English A-C/4-9

Job description

Job Description

You might not have considered a career in dental nursing - perhaps it’s time you take a look.

We’ve got a Trainee Dental Nurse vacancy in our fabulous nurse team at Aston Clinton Dental & Implant Clinic - read on to find out more.

• Full-time hours - typical shifts are 8.30am-5.30pm

• Starting rate is National Living Wage - £12.71 per hour

• Training supported by our highly experienced, supportive team -your course will be fully funded by us and is overseen by an external course provider

• Beautiful practice near main bus routes

About you

We’d love to receive your application to our Trainee Dental Nurse vacancy if you have the following skills and qualifications:

• Ideally Maths & English GCSE grade A-C/4-9 or Key Skills/Functional Skills Level 2

• Confident communicator with an empathetic, service-focused approach

• Keen to learn how to perform high quality dental nursing whilst assisting each dentist, hygienist or therapist in a wide variety of procedures

What do you get in return?

Our benefits package includes:

• Professional Fees Covered: GDC, Indemnity and CPD costs fully covered

• Additional Reward: bonus scheme based on practice performance

• Wellbeing Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and GP service plus an in-house Mental Health First Aider programme

• Extra Leave: Birthday off each year plus additional days for special occasions

• Family Support: Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

• Financial Security: Life assurance and pension scheme

Who are we?

PortmanDentex is a leading dental group supporting more than 370 practices across the UK and Ireland. We put patients at the heart of what we do and create an inclusive environment where colleagues can grow and make a real difference. Working in partnership and always looking for ways to improve, we are building a better future for our patients, practices and people.

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Additional Information

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace. We are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect and are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, disability, age, or nationality.