Trainee dental nurse

Salisbury - Coombe Dental Care; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GDC fees covered

Indemnity covered

CPD costs covered

Wellbeing support

Bonus scheme

Birthday leave

Maternity/paternity leave

Contributory pension

Job summary

Coombe dental care in Salisbury is recruiting a Trainee Dental Nurse to join our friendly clinical team. This full-time role offers shifts from 8.15am to 5.15pm, with early finish on Fridays (3.15pm).

Starting rate is National Living Wage (£12.71 per hour). Training is fully funded and overseen by an external provider, with ongoing support from an experienced team.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths & English grade A-C/4-9 or 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists, hygienists or therapists in a wide variety of procedures.
• Provide high-quality dental nursing support to the clinical team.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Willingness to learn

Education

GCSE Maths & English (A-C) or Functional Skills Level 2

Job description

You might not have considered a career in dental nursing - perhaps it’s time you take a look.

We’ve got a Trainee Dental Nurse vacancy in our fabulous nurse team at Coombe dental care in Salisbury - read on to find out more.

• Full-time hours - typical shifts are 8.15am-5.15pm and finish early Fridays at 3.15pm

• Starting rate is National Living Wage £12.71

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

• A great practice & team near main bus routes

About you

We’d 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?

Our benefits package includes:

• Professional Fees Covered: GDC, Indemnity and CPD costs fully covered

• Wellbeing Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and GP service plus an in-house Mental Health First Aider programme

• Additional Reward: bonus scheme based on practice performance

• Extra Leave: Birthday off plus additional days for special occasions

• Family Support: Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

• Financial Security: Contributory pension scheme

Who are we?

PortmanDentex is a leading dental group supporting more than 370 practices across the UK and Ireland. We put patients at the heart of what we do and create an inclusive environment where colleagues can grow and make a real difference. Working in partnership and always looking for ways to improve, we are building a better future for our patients, practices and people.

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.