Trainee Dental Nurse

Portman Dental Care; Dacorum; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded training

Birthday off and option to buy 3 more

Parking nearby

Job summary

Portman Dental Care is offering a Trainee Dental Nurse position at Admiral House Dental Practice in Berkhamstead. You will join a 4-surgery team, with 34 hours over 4 days and shifts 08:15-17:45. The role includes fully funded training and progression opportunities across NHS and private patient care.

We provide a supportive team environment with professional fees covered and a structured development path, including CPD and intra-oral scanning training. Parking is available nearby.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists, hygienists or therapists in a wide variety of dental procedures.
• Support NHS and private patients during treatments and chairside tasks.
• Contribute to a calm and welcoming patient experience.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Willingness to learn

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 Admiral House Dental Practice in Berkhamstead

• Hours available : 34 hours over 4 days

• Typical shifts: 08:15-5.45pm

• Competitive hourly rate : £12.71 per hour

• 4-surgery practice, caring for both NHS and private patients
• Training supported by our highly experienced, supportive team -your course will be fully funded by us and is overseen by an external course provider
• Parking available on the side roads

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?

In addition to a competitive salary, our benefits package also includes:

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

• Clear career pathway and development opportunities: including CPD events, intra-oral scanning training, funded formal qualifications, and support to progress in line with your aspirations

• 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 and option to buy 3 more days

• Family Support: Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

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.

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.