Trainee Dental Nurse

Portman Dental Care; Lewes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental group in Lewes is seeking a Trainee Dental Nurse to join their exceptional team. This full-time role offers a great opportunity for career growth supported by a fully funded training program. You will assist dental professionals with various procedures while enjoying benefits including covered professional fees, a bonus scheme, and wellness support. Ideal candidates will have GCSE qualifications and a service-minded attitude. Flexibility to work occasional Saturdays is required.

Benefits

Professional Fees Covered

Bonus scheme

Wellbeing Support

Extra Leave

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Life assurance and pension scheme

Qualifications

• Ideally Maths & English GCSE grade A-C/4-9.
• Confident communicator eager to learn dental nursing.
• Ability to assist in a variety of dental procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists, hygienists, or therapists with procedures.
• Perform high-quality dental nursing.

Skills

Confident communication

Empathy

Service-focused approach

Education

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

Job description

Job Description

Stuck for career inspiration? Looking to move into a profession with clear career progression in an industry which enables better health and happiness? If so, we’ve got a Trainee Dental Nurse vacancy in our fabulous nurse team at North Street Dental Practice in Lewes - read on to find out more.

• Full-time hours - typical shifts are 8 to 5pm, Monday to Friday
• Starting rate is £ (National Minimum 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
• Family Support: Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Financial Security: Life assurance and pension scheme

Who are we?

PortmanDentex is a leading dental group where your skills and ambitions make a real difference. We support over 370 practices across the UK and Ireland. We’re united by a passion for great dentistry, putting patients first and helping each other grow both at work and beyond.

Application process

When you click apply, we’ll just need your CV and contact details, along with the answer to four quick questions and your application will be complete! You’ll get a response as quickly as we can, whatever the outcome of your application.

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.