Trainee Dental Nurse

Portman Dental Care; Rayleigh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dental practice in Rayleigh is looking for a Trainee Dental Nurse. This role offers training with no previous dental experience required. Ideal candidates will have GCSE Maths and English and enjoy providing excellent patient care. A competitive salary and various benefits are included, such as support for career ambitions and additional leave options.

Benefits

GDC, Indemnity and CPD costs covered

Bonus scheme based on practice performance

Access to Dental Academy

Special days off

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Life assurance and contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• No previous dental experience needed.
• Interest in health and well-being.
• Desire to provide excellent patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair-side assistance during clinical sessions.
• Ensure materials and equipment are ready for procedures.
• Learn to perform high-quality dental nursing.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Patient care

Education

GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4

Job description

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We have an opportunity for a Trainee Dental Nurse to join our The Essex Smile Centre in Rayleigh

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

• hours
• Shifts are Monday to Friday within the opening hours of the practice
• Training supported by our highly experienced team -your course will be overseen by an external course provider and is fully funded by PortmanDentex

At The Essex Smile Centre, our friendly team is dedicated to providing patients with the latest pioneering treatments, innovative dental technology and unrivalled customer service to deliver the best possible dentist experience to all our patients.

About you

We welcome your application to our Trainee Dental Nurse vacancy if you have the following skills and qualifications:

• GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above are essential to undertake the course
• Enjoy working as part of a team, and are a good communicator who thrives upon delivering excellent standards of patient care
• Happy to be a key player in the team providing chair-side assistance, ensuring that the correct materials and equipment are available during each clinical session
• Comfortable learning to perform high quality dental nursing whilst assisting each dentist, hygienist or therapist in all procedures

What do you get in return?

At PortmanDentex, you’ll be part of an inclusive, collaborative team environment where taking ownership of your development journey is both encouraged and supported. We take time to celebrate success and have fun, so why not get in touch and find out more?

In addition to a competitive salary, our benefits package also includes:

• GDC, Indemnity and CPD costs covered
• Bonus scheme based on practice performance
• Access to our Dental Academy to support you with your career ambitions
• Additional special days off (such as your birthday), and the opportunity to purchase up to 3 additional annual leave days
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Life assurance and contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7, 365 days a year confidential helpline and counselling service, plus 24/7 GP service

To apply for our Trainee Dental Nurse vacancy, you can submit your latest CV, or contact to arrange an initial chat. Alternatively, please feel free to share this opportunity with your friends or colleagues who may be interested.

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.