Trainee Dental Nurse

Portman Dental Care; Sidcup; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GDC/Indemnity/CPD covered

Wellbeing support

Bonus scheme

Birthday leave

Maternity/Paternity leave

Contributory pension

Job summary

Portman Elegance in Sidcup is seeking a Trainee Dental Nurse to join the practice's busy team. The role is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with a starting wage at National Living Wage and flexibility for Saturday mornings and occasional evenings.

Training is fully funded and supported by an experienced team with external course oversight. You will work to assist dentists, hygienists and therapists across a wide range of procedures while developing essential nursing skills in a

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at grade A-C/4-9 or equivalent
• Confident communicator with empathetic, service-focused approach
• Keen to learn how to perform high quality dental nursing while assisting dentists, hygienists or therapists

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists, hygienists or therapists in a wide variety of procedures.
• Support the dental team during patient care and treatments.
• Maintain a calm, patient-focused environment and uphold infection control standards

Skills

GCSE Maths & English

Confident communicator

Eager to learn dental nursing

Education

Maths & English GCSE A-C/4-9

Job description

• Vacancy Type: Nurse - Trainee
• Department: Practices - South
• Compensation: GBP 8 - GBP 12.71 - monthly

Job Description

You might not have considered a career in dental nursing -perhaps it’stime you takea look.

We’vegot aTrainee Dental Nursevacancy in our fabulousnurseteam at Dental Elegance in Sidcup - read on to find out more.

• Full-time hours- 40 hours per week
• Starting rate isNationalLivingWage
• Flexibility to work Saturday mornings once a month, as well as occasional Wednesday evenings
• Training supported by our highly experienced, supportiveteam-your coursewill befully funded by us and is overseen by an external courseprovider

About you

We’dlove to receive your application to our Trainee Dental Nurse vacancy if you have the followingskillsand qualifications:

• IdeallyMaths& English GCSE grade A-C/4-9 or Key Skills/Functional Skills Level 2
• Confidentcommunicatorwith an empathetic, service-focused approach
• Keen to learn howto performhigh qualitydental nursing whilstassistingeach dentist,hygienistor therapist ina wide variety ofprocedures

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 offplusadditionaldays for special occasions
• Family Support:Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Financial Security:Contributory pension scheme

Who are we?

PortmanDentexis a leading dental group supporting more than 370 practices across the UK and Ireland. We putpatients at the heartof what we do and create aninclusive environmentwhere colleagues cangrow and make a real difference.Working in partnershipand always looking for ways to improve, we are building a better future for our patients,practicesand 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.