Trainee Dental Nurse

Rodericks Dental Limited; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in dental care is seeking a passionate Trainee Dental Nurse to join their team. This role offers a unique opportunity to learn while you earn, providing essential support to dentists in various NHS and private procedures. You will gain invaluable experience in patient care, health and safety practices, and clinical record management. With a commitment to professional development, this firm offers training support, a structured qualification path, and a range of attractive perks including extra annual leave for your birthday. If you are compassionate, organized, and ready to embark on a rewarding career in dental nursing, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Retail discounts and deals

Extra day of annual leave for your Birthday

Annual leave package increases with service

Uniform provided

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Dedicated to starting a career in Dental Nursing.
• Able to commit to a 12-month+ training program.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Dentist by providing chairside support.
• Maintain cleanliness of clinical areas and instruments.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

IT Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Education

National Diploma in Dental Nursing (Level 3)

Job description

Join to apply for the Trainee Dental Nurse role at Rodericks Dental Partners.

Location: Merthyr Tydfil CF47 0DT

Working Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30-5:30pm

If you are a dentist who has qualified from overseas, please do not apply for this role and instead please apply for our International Dentist Nurse Pathway position.

Job Introduction:

At Rodericks Dental Partners, we are committed to improving lives through quality dentistry. We reward you financially and personally as you develop your career by offering great incentives, recognition, and opportunities.

• Permanent “learn while you earn” role – the first step to starting a rewarding career in Dental Nursing.
• Learning support from a regional Trainee.
• Retail discounts and deals through our easy-to-use app.
• Extra day of annual leave for your Birthday!
• Annual leave package which increases with your length of service.
• Uniform provided.
• Refer a friend scheme.

Working and Training as a Dental Nurse:

A dental nurse works side by side with the Dentist assisting them in a variety of NHS and Private dental procedures, ensuring the best patient care and experience.

As a Trainee Dental Nurse, you will:

• Assist the Dentist by providing chairside support ensuring that the correct equipment and materials are available.
• Provide support and assistance to a wide array of patients.
• Follow practice health and safety and infection control procedures.
• Keep the clinical areas and all equipment and instruments clean, tidy, and disinfected.
• Accurately complete patient clinical records.
• Complete all clinical daily, weekly, and monthly logs and checks.

Training Support:

Roderick Dental Partners will support Trainee Nurses who have already signed up to or are working towards a Dental Nursing Qualification. For those who have not yet begun a course, we can assist in finding a course provider.

The National Diploma in Dental Nursing (level 3) Qualification will include:

• On the job training.
• Online learning.
• Face-to-Face training sessions.
• Completion of a record of experience.
• Written and Practical exams.

Am I the right person?

• Dedicated to starting a career in Dental Nursing.
• Able to commit to a 12month+ training programme.
• Comfortable working in a clinical environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with practice colleagues and a variety of patients.
• Excellent organisation skills to keep appointments on time.
• Compassionate.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• IT skills.
• Team player.

If you like the sound of working with Rodericks Dental Partners, don’t hesitate, click “Apply” now.

Seniority level

Internship

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care