Trainee dental nurse

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Trainee Dental Nurse to join their Hartlepool practice. This role offers a unique opportunity for individuals passionate about health and well-being, with no prior dental experience required. You'll receive comprehensive training supported by a highly experienced team, enabling you to grow and develop in your career. Enjoy a collaborative environment where individuality is celebrated, and contribute to excellent patient care while learning essential dental nursing skills. Join this journey towards creating happier and healthier futures for all involved.

Benefits

GDC, Indemnity and CPD costs covered

Bonus scheme based on practice performance

Access to Dental Academy

Additional special days off

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Life assurance and pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• No previous dental experience needed, just a passion for health and service.
• Must hold Maths & English GCSE or equivalent qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair-side assistance and ensure materials are ready during sessions.
• Learn to perform high-quality dental nursing while assisting dentists.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Patient Care

Learning Ability

Education

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

Key Skills/Functional Skills Level 2

Job description

• PortmanDentex Location: Hartlepool - Elliott McCarthy Dental Care
• Vacancy Type: Nurse - Trainee
• Department: Practices - North

Job Description

About the role and practice

We have an opportunity for a Trainee Dental Nurse to join our Hartlepool - Elliott McCarthy Dental Care practice in Hartlepool.

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.

Full-time hours, 40 hours per week.

Training supported by our highly experienced team - your course will be overseen by an external course provider and is fully funded by PortmanDentex.

About you

We welcome your application to our Trainee Dental Nurse vacancy if you have the following skills and qualifications:

1. We recommend that you hold Maths & English GCSE grade A-C/4-9 or Key Skills/Functional Skills Level 2.
2. Enjoy working as part of a team, and are a good communicator who thrives upon delivering excellent standards of patient care.
3. Happy to be a key player in the team providing chair-side assistance, ensuring that the correct materials and equipment are available during each clinical session.
4. Comfortable learning to perform high quality dental nursing whilst assisting each dentist, hygienist or therapist in all procedures.

What do you get in return?

As a PortmanDentex colleague, you’ll be part of a collaborative team that celebrates individuality. By growing together, we’ll reimagine group dentistry and wellness, enabling happier and healthier futures for all our clinicians, colleagues and patients. Ready to aim higher and join our journey? Click to apply now and discover more.

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

1. GDC, Indemnity and CPD costs covered.
2. Bonus scheme based on practice performance.
3. Access to our Dental Academy to support you with your career ambitions.
4. Additional special days off (such as your birthday), and the opportunity to purchase up to 3 additional annual leave days.
5. Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
6. Life assurance and contributory pension scheme.
7. Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7, 365 days a year confidential helpline and counselling service, plus 24/7 GP service.

To apply for our Trainee Dental Nurse vacancy, you can submit your latest CV, or contact [e-mail] to arrange an initial chat. Alternatively, please feel free to share this opportunity with your friends or colleagues who may be interested.

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.