Trainee Dental Nurse

Portman Dental Care; Margate; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading dental group in Margate is seeking a Trainee Dental Nurse to join their team. This part-time position offers a starting salary at the national minimum wage and provides fully-funded training. Candidates should have GCSEs in Maths and English, be confident communicators, and eager to assist in various dental procedures. Benefits include professional fees coverage, additional rewards, and wellbeing support among others. A perfect opportunity for those looking to progress in their dental career.

Benefits

Professional Fees Covered

Bonus scheme

Wellbeing Support

Birthday off

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Life assurance and pension scheme

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists, hygienists and therapists in dental procedures.
• Perform high-quality dental nursing.
• Communicate effectively with patients.

Skills

Confident communicator

Empathetic service-focused approach

Keen to learn dental nursing

Education

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

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 that enables better health and happiness? If so, we’ve got a Trainee Dental Nurse vacancy in our fabulous nurse team at Portman Smile Clinic in Margate. Read on to find out more.

Part‑time hours – 4 days per week

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.

Beautiful practice near main bus routes.

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?

Portman Dentexis 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.

Ready to join us? Click apply to take the next step in your career.

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.