Trainee Dental Nurse

PortmanDentex; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental group in Newport is offering a Trainee Dental Nurse position with full training provided. The ideal candidate should have GCSEs in Maths and English, alongside a friendly and patient-focused approach. Responsibilities include assisting dental professionals in various procedures, contributing to a supportive healthcare environment. This role offers full-time hours, competitive salary, and numerous employee benefits such as professional fees coverage, wellness support, and extra leave options.

Benefits

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Professional Fees Covered

Performance Bonus

Extra Leave

Family Support

Life assurance and pension scheme

Qualifications

• Ideally possess Maths & English GCSE grade A-C / 4-9 or equivalent.
• Confident communicator with a focus on empathetic service.
• Eager to learn high-quality dental nursing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists and hygienists in various procedures.
• Participate in a fully supported training program.

Skills

Confident communicator

Empathetic service-focused approach

Time Management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Chairside Assisting

Infection Control Training

Education

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

Tools

EMR Systems

Dentrix

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 weve got a Trainee Dental Nurse vacancy in our fabulous nurse team at Malpas Dental Care in Newport. - read on to find out more.

Full-time hours - typical shifts are 8.30am-5.30pm

Starting rate is 12.21ph (National Minimum Wage)

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

Great team & practice

Parking available & Near main bus routes.

About you

We 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

• Wellbeing Support : 24 / 7 Employee Assistance Programme and GP service plus an in-house Mental Health First Aider programme
• Professional Fees Covered : GDC registration indemnity and CPD costs
• Performance Bonus : Based on practice success
• Extra Leave : Birthday off and option to buy 3 more days
• 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 ambition make a difference. We support over 370 practices across the UK and Ireland with more than 2400 passionate clinicians and 4500 dedicated practice colleagues providing dental care for 1.5 million patients.

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 well 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.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

• EMR Systems
• Time Management
• Dentrix
• Organizational skills
• Communication skills
• Infection Control Training
• Chairside Assisting
• OSHA
• Front Desk
• Medical Imaging
• Dental Assisting