Trainee Dental Nurse

Epsom - Parade Dental Practice; Epsom; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GDC fees

Indemnity & CPD covered

Bonus scheme

Wellbeing support

Extra leave & special occasions

Job summary

PortmanDentex is seeking a Trainee Dental Nurse in Epsom to join a supportive nurse team. The role offers full-time 40-hour weeks with a starting rate at National Living Wage and occasional Saturday mornings and occasional Wednesday evenings.

Training is fully funded and overseen by an external provider, with a highly experienced team providing guidance. We welcome applicants with GCSEs in Maths/English and a service-focused attitude.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at grade A-C/4-9 or equivalent
• Confident communicator with empathetic, service-focused approach
• Willing to learn dental nursing and assist dentists, hygienists or therapists

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists, hygienists or therapists in a wide variety of procedures

Skills

Confident communicator

Empathetic

Willing to learn dental nursing

Education

GCSE Maths & English A-C/4-9

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 Parade Dental Practice in Epsom - read on to find out more.

• Full-time hours - 40 hours a week
• Starting rate is National Living Wage
• Flexibility to work Saturday mornings once a month, as well as occasional Wednesday evenings
• 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

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.

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.