Trainee Dental Nurse

PortmanDentex; Ilkley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental clinic in Ilkley is seeking a Trainee Dental Nurse to join their team. No previous dental experience is necessary, but a passion for health and well-being is essential. The role involves assisting dental professionals and ensuring excellent patient care in a supportive environment. The clinic offers a comprehensive benefits package, including training opportunities and a bonus scheme.

Benefits

GDC, Indemnity and CPD costs covered

Bonus scheme based on practice performance

Access to Dental Academy for career development

Additional special days off

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Life assurance and pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Passionate about delivering great service and looking for a career in dental nursing.
• Comfortable assisting dentists and performing dental nursing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair-side assistance during clinical sessions.
• Ensure correct materials and equipment are ready for use.

Skills

Good communication

Teamwork

Patient care standards

Education

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

Job description

Ilkley , gb

Full-time

15 hours ago

Job Description

About the role and practice

We have an opportunity for a Trainee Dental Nurse to join our Clinic in Ilkley.

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 time hours - Monday to Friday
  
  

At this friendly 3-surgery, specialist Orthodontic practice, we care for both NHS and private patients. You’ll work alongside Specialist Orthodontists and Therapists in this modern and purpose built practice. Our Ilkley Portman Smile Clinic is one of circa 70 specialist orthodontic practices within PortmanDentex, making us theleading orthodontic providerin the UK.

About You

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

• We recommend that you hold Maths & English GCSE grade A-C/4-9 or Key Skills/Functional Skills Level 2
• Enjoy working as part of a team, and are a good communicator who thrives upon delivering excellent standards of patient care
• 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
• 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 Our Benefits Package Also Includes

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

To apply for our Dental Nurse vacancy, you can submit your latest CV. Alternatively, please feel free to share this opportunity with your friends or colleagues who may be interested.

Company Description

Portman Dental Care have 200 dental practices across the UK, Ireland and Benelux, including 16 orthodontic Portman Smile Clinics, caring for over 700,000 patients. Our practices offer a range of specialist, private and NHS dental care services, and are focused on continual development both in clinical skills and innovation.

Portman Dental Care joined forces with Dentex Health in 2023, to bring the best of both organisations together into one new business. Together, PortmanDentex now provide dental care to over a million patients every year. That’s over 370 practices across the UK and Ireland, with more than 2,400 clinicians and 4,500 practice colleagues providing dental care for our 1.5 million patients.

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.

Job post: Trainee Dental Nurse

PortmanDentex

Valley Drive , Ilkley , LS29

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