Trainee Dental Nurse

TN United Kingdom; Perth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental care provider in Scotland is looking for a Trainee Dental Nurse. This role offers full training, flexible hours, and the chance to develop a rewarding career in dental nursing. Ideal for those passionate about health and patient care.

Benefits

GDC, Indemnity, and CPD costs covered

Bonus scheme based on practice performance

Access to Dental Academy for career development

Additional days off (such as your birthday)

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Life assurance and contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 helpline

Qualifications

• Good communicator who thrives on delivering excellent patient care.
• Comfortable learning to perform high-quality dental nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair-side assistance during clinical sessions.
• Ensure materials and equipment are available.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

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

Job description

Job Description

About the role and practice

We have an opportunity for a Trainee Dental Nurse to join Caledonian Dental Care.

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 are looking for a career where you can learn, grow, and develop, then this could be a perfect fit for you.

• Full-time hours / Part-time hours available
• Typical shifts are Monday to Friday
• Training supported by our highly experienced team - your course will be overseen by an external course provider and is fully funded by PortmanDentex

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About you

We welcome your application if you have the following skills and qualifications:

• Maths & English GCSE grade A-C/4-9 or Key Skills/Functional Skills Level 2 (recommended)
• Enjoy working as part of a team and are a good communicator who thrives on delivering excellent patient care
• Happy to provide chair-side assistance, ensuring materials and equipment are available during clinical sessions
• Comfortable learning to perform high-quality dental nursing while assisting dentists, hygienists, or therapists in all procedures

What do you get in return?

As a PortmanDentex colleague, you’ll be part of a collaborative team that celebrates individuality. We aim to reimagine group dentistry and wellness, enabling happier and healthier futures for all our clinicians, colleagues, and patients. Apply now to join our journey and discover more.

Our benefits include:

• GDC, Indemnity, and CPD costs covered
• Bonus scheme based on practice performance
• Access to our Dental Academy for career development
• Additional days off (such as your birthday) and the option to purchase up to 3 extra annual leave days
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Life assurance and contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential helpline, counselling, and GP services

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Additional Information

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We value mutual respect and provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, disability, age, or nationality.