Trainee Dental Nurse

PortmanDentex; Bromley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GDC fees covered

Indemnity covered

CPD costs covered

Wellbeing support

Bonus scheme

Extra leave

Maternity/paternity leave

Pension scheme

Job summary

PortmanDentex in Bromley is inviting applications for a Trainee Dental Nurse at The Buckley Practice. This full-time role covers 43 hours weekly with shifts across Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri and occasional Saturdays.

Starting at the National Living Wage, the position includes funded training and career progression within a supportive team. The successful candidate will learn to assist dentists, hygienists and therapists in diverse procedures while developing clinical skills in a collaborative

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths & English at grade A-C/4-9 or equivalent (Key Skills/Functional Skills Level 2)
• Confident communicator with empathetic, service-focused approach
• Keen to learn how to perform high quality dental nursing whilst assisting dentists, hygienists or therapists

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists, hygienists or therapists in a wide range of procedures.
• Maintain patient comfort and support throughout procedures and chairside care.
• Support with room setup, instrument handling, and infection control procedures.

Skills

Confident communicator

Willing to learn dental nursing

Education

GCSE Maths & English A-C/4-9 or KS/FS Level 2

Job description

Job Description

Looking for a career with purpose, progression and plenty of variety?

We’ve got a Trainee Dental Nurse vacancy in our fabulous nurse team at The Buckley Practice in Bromley - read on to find out more.

• Full-time hours - 43 hours per week


• Typical shifts are Monday, Thursday and Friday - 08.45 -17.45, Tuesday 08.45 -19.45, Wednesday 08.45 - 18.45, Saturday (when required) 08.45 - 12.45


• Starting rate is National Living Wage


• Flexibility to work Saturday mornings once a month


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

About You

• 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


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


• Additional Reward: bonus scheme based on practice performance


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


• Family Support: Enhanced maternity/paternity leave


• Financial Security: Contributory 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.

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.