Trainee Dental Nurse

Portman Dental Care; Crieff; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Trainee Dental Nurse to join their Crieff practice. This role is perfect for individuals passionate about health and well-being, offering a chance to learn and grow in a supportive environment. No prior dental experience is necessary, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to start a fulfilling career in dentistry. You'll be part of a collaborative team committed to delivering exceptional patient care while benefiting from ongoing training and development. Join this innovative firm and take your first step towards a rewarding career in dental health.

Benefits

GDC, Indemnity, and CPD costs covered

Bonus scheme based on practice performance

Access to Dental Academy for career development

Additional days off for birthday

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Life assurance and contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 confidential helpline

24/7 GP service

Qualifications

• GCSE in Maths and English required.
• Good communication skills and teamwork are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair-side assistance during clinical sessions.
• Learn to perform high-quality dental nursing.

Skills

Maths & English GCSE grade A-C/4-9

Teamwork

Communication

Chair-side assistance

Learning dental nursing

Education

GCSE in Maths and English

Key Skills/Functional Skills Level 2

Job description

Company Description

PortmanDentex is a leading provider in the UK and Ireland, formed through the merger of Portman Dental Care and Dentex Health in 2023. This strategic union created one of Europe's largest private dental platforms, operating over 375 practices, employing more than 2,400 clinicians and 4,600 staff members, and serving over 1.5 million patients annually.

Job Description

About the role and practice

We have an opportunity for a Trainee Dental Nurse to join our Care Dental practice in Crieff.

No previous dental experience is needed for this role. If you have a genuine interest in health and well-being, are passionate about delivering great service, and looking for a career where you can learn, grow, and develop, then this could be a perfect fit for you.

32 hours per week

Typical shift Tuesday to Friday

You can view the full job description by clicking here.

About you

We welcome your application if you have the following skills and qualifications:

• Maths & English GCSE grade A-C/4-9 or Key Skills/Functional Skills Level 2
• Enjoy working as part of a team and are a good communicator who thrives on delivering excellent patient care
• Happy to be a key team member providing chair-side assistance, ensuring materials and equipment are available during clinical sessions
• Comfortable learning to perform high-quality dental nursing whilst assisting dentists, hygienists, or therapists in all procedures

What do you get in return?

As a PortmanDentex colleague, you’ll be part of a collaborative team that celebrates individuality. We support your growth to reimagine group dentistry and wellness, fostering happier and healthier futures for clinicians, colleagues, and patients. Click to apply now and discover more.

Our benefits include:

• GDC, Indemnity, and CPD costs covered
• Bonus scheme based on practice performance
• Access to our Dental Academy for your career development
• Additional days off (such as your birthday) and options to purchase up to 3 extra annual leave days
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Life assurance and contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential helpline and counselling, plus 24/7 GP service

To apply, submit your latest CV or share this opportunity with friends or colleagues who may be interested.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, disability, age, or nationality.