Trainee Dental Nurse

Sidcup - Dental Elegance; Greater London; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GDC fees covered

Mental health support

Bonus scheme

Extra leave

Pension scheme

Job summary

We’ve got a Trainee Dental Nurse vacancy in our fabulous nurse team at Dental Elegance in Sidcup. The role offers full-time hours (40 per week) with a starting rate aligned to National Living Wage and the potential to work occasional Saturdays and Wednesday evenings.

You will receive funded training, with support from an experienced team and an external course provider, helping you progress in dental nursing alongside dentists, hygienists, and therapists.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist dental team during a variety of procedures.
• Support dentists, hygienists, and therapists as needed.
• Contribute to a positive patient experience and high-quality care.

Skills

Maths GCSE A-C/4-9

English GCSE A-C/4-9

Confident communicator

Willing to learn

Education

GCSE Maths & English (A-C/4-9)

Job description

• Vacancy Type: Nurse - Trainee
• Department: Practices - South
• Compensation: GBP 8 - GBP 12.71 - monthly

Job Description

You might not have considered a career in dental nursing -perhaps it’stime you takea look.

We’vegot aTrainee Dental Nursevacancy in our fabulousnurseteam at Dental Elegance in Sidcup - read on to find out more.

• Full-time hours- 40 hours per week
• Starting rate isNationalLivingWage
• Flexibility to work Saturday mornings once a month, as well as occasional Wednesday evenings
• Training supported by our highly experienced, supportiveteam-your coursewill befully funded by us and is overseen by an external courseprovider

About you

We’dlove to receive your application to our Trainee Dental Nurse vacancy if you have the followingskillsand qualifications:

• IdeallyMaths& English GCSE grade A-C/4-9 or Key Skills/Functional Skills Level 2
• Confidentcommunicatorwith an empathetic, service-focused approach
• Keen to learn howto performhigh qualitydental nursing whilstassistingeach dentist,hygienistor therapist ina wide variety ofprocedures

What do you get in return?

Our benefits package includes:

• Professional Fees Covered:GDC, Indemnity and CPD costs fully covered
• 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 offplusadditionaldays for special occasions
• Family Support:Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Financial Security:Contributory pension scheme

Who are we?

PortmanDentexis a leading dental group supporting more than 370 practices across the UK and Ireland. We putpatients at the heartof what we do and create aninclusive environmentwhere colleagues cangrow and make a real difference.Working in partnershipand always looking for ways to improve, we are building a better future for our patients,practicesand 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.