Trainee Dental Nurse

Epsom - Parade Dental Practice; Ewell; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GDC/Indemnity/CPD costs covered

Bonus scheme based on practice"

Employee Assistance Programme

Birthday leave & extra occasion leave

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Life assurance and pension

Job summary

PortmanDentex is seeking a Trainee Dental Nurse for The Parade Dental Practice in Epsom. This full-time role (40 hours per week) offers funded training and a supportive team environment. Starting at the National Living Wage with potential Saturday mornings and occasional Wednesday evenings shifts.

The position supports a range of dental procedures, with full training provided by an experienced team. Qualifications like Maths/English GCSEs are preferred, and a confident, caring communicator is

Qualifications

• Confident communicator with an empathetic, service-focused approach.
• Keen to learn how to perform high quality dental nursing.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists, hygienists or therapists in a wide variety of procedures.
• Support the nursing team and contribute to a positive patient experience.

Skills

Confident communicator

Empathetic service-focused

Willingness to learn dental nursing

Education

Maths & English GCSE A-C/4-9 or Functional Skills Level 2

Job description

• PortmanDentex Location: Epsom - The Parade Dental Practice
• Vacancy Type: Nurse - Trainee
• Department: Practices - South
• Compensation: GBP 13.8 - GBP 14.5 - monthly

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.