Trainee Dental Nurse

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

Job summary

A leading dental group in Poole is looking for a Trainee Dental Nurse to join their compassionate team. In this full-time role, you will support dentists, learn high-quality dental nursing skills, and maintain a clean clinical environment. The position offers competitive pay, plus benefits such as covered professional fees, a bonus scheme, and 24/7 wellbeing support. This is an excellent opportunity for motivated individuals eager to progress in a rewarding health profession.

Benefits

Professional Fees Covered

Bonus scheme

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Extra Leave options

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Life assurance and pension scheme

Qualifications

• Confident communicator with a service-focused approach.
• Keen to learn high-quality dental nursing skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the dental team as a Trainee Dental Nurse.
• Learn to maintain a safe, clean clinical environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Time Management

Organizational skills

Infection Control Training

Chairside Assisting

Medical Imaging

Education

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

Job description

Overview

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 Upton Dental & Implant Centre in Poole - read on to find out more.

• Full-time hours - 30 hours per week
• Starting rate is 12.21ph (National Minimum Wage)
• Flexibility to work Saturday mornings once a month
• Training supported by our highly experienced supportive team — your course will be fully funded by us and is overseen by an external course provider

Responsibilities

What you’ll be doing:

• Support the dental team as a Trainee Dental Nurse, assisting each dentist, hygienist or therapist in a wide variety of procedures
• Learn high-quality dental nursing skills and maintain a safe, clean clinical environment

About you

We’d love to receive your application for 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 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 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 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.

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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

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1