Trainee Dental Nurse

Rodericks Dental Limited; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking dental practice committed to enhancing lives through quality dentistry. As a Trainee Dental Nurse, you'll embark on a fulfilling career path with on-the-job training and support, ensuring patient care is at the forefront of your responsibilities. This role offers a unique blend of learning and practical experience, allowing you to develop essential skills in a supportive environment. With opportunities for professional growth and a range of incentives, this is the perfect chance to kickstart your career in dental nursing while being part of a dedicated team that values trust and collaboration.

Benefits

Retail discounts

Extra day of annual leave for your Birthday

Annual leave package increases with service

Uniform provided

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Dedicated to starting a career in Dental Nursing.
• Able to commit to a 12-month training program.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Dentist by providing chairside support.
• Follow health and safety and infection control procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Education

National Diploma in Dental Nursing (Level 3)

Job description

At Rodericks Dental Partners we are committed to improving lives through quality dentistry – together.We do this by ensuring we reward you financially and personally as you develop your career by offering you great incentives, recognition, and opportunities.

• Permanent “learn while you earn” role – the first step to starting a rewarding career in Dental Nursing
• Learning support from a regional Trainee
• Retail discounts and deals through our easy-to-use app
• Extra day of annual leave for your Birthday!
• Annual leave package which increases with your length of service
• Uniform provided
• Refer a friend scheme

Working and Training as Dental Nurse…

A dental nurse works side by side to the Dentist assisting them in a variety of NHS and Private dental procedures, ultimately making sure the patient care and experience is at its best.

As a Trainee Dental Nurse you will work in a supportive environment; we are passionate about building great teams who trust each other, work professionally, and take ownership for the success for the practice. This includes:

• Assist the Dentist by providing chairside support ensuring that the correct equipment and materials are available
• Provide support and assistance to a wide array of patients
• Follow practice health and safety and infection control procedures
• Keep the clinical areas and all equipment and instruments clean, tidy and disinfected
• Accurately complete patient clinical records
• Complete all clinical daily, weekly and monthly logs and checks

Roderick Dental Partners will support Trainee Nurses who have already signed up to or are working towards a Dental Nursing Qualification. For those, who have not yet begun a course, we can assist in finding a course provider.

The National Diploma in Dental Nursing (level 3) Qualification will include:

• On the job training
• Online learning
• Face-to-Face training sessions
• Completion of a record of experience
• Written and Practical exams

Am I the right person?

• Dedicated to starting a career in Dental Nursing
• Able to commit to a 12month+ training programme
• Comfortable working in a clinical environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills to be able to communicate effectively with your practice colleagues and a variety of patients
• Excellent organisation skills to keep appointments to time
• Team player

If you like the sound of working with Rodericks Dental Partners, don’t hesitate, click “Apply” now.