Trainee Dental Nurse

Together Dental LTD; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday leave

Staff referral schemes

CPD support and training

Job summary

Together Dental is seeking an Apprentice Dental Nurse at our Southend practice. No prior dental experience is required, though customer service or healthcare experience helps. You will support dentists, prepare treatment rooms, maintain infection control, and ensure a great patient experience.

You will complete a recognised Dental Nursing qualification while working in a friendly, professional team. Salary is £12.71 per hour for a 33-hour week, with a permanent contract.

Qualifications

• No prior dental experience required.
• Customer service or healthcare experience advantageous.
• Committed to completing a recognised Dental Nursing qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support dentists during a wide range of dental procedures.
• Prepare and maintain treatment rooms to high clinical standards.
• Deliver an excellent experience for every patient.
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures.
• Sterilise and maintain dental instruments and equipment.
• Keep accurate patient records.
• Work collaboratively with the wider practice team.

Job description

Location: Together Dental Southend

Salary: £12.71

Hours: (33 hours) Monday,Tuesday, Wednesday 08:45-17:15, Thursday 08:30-13:00 & x2 Sat per month 08:45-13:15

Contract: Permanent

Apprentice/Trainee Dental Nurse

Want to start your career in dental nursing?

We have an exciting new opportunity for an Apprentice Dental Nurse to join us at our Southend practice.

No previous dental experience is required, although experience in customer service or healthcare is advantageous.

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Eager to learn and develop a career in dentistry.
• Friendly, caring, and professional.
• Excellent communicators with strong organisational skills.
• Reliable, motivated, and able to work well as part of a team.
• Committed to completing a recognised Dental Nursing qualification.

The Role

• Support our dentists and clinicians during a wide range of dental procedures.
• Prepare and maintain treatment rooms to the highest clinical standards.
• Deliver an excellent experience for every patient.
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures.
• Sterilise and maintain dental instruments and equipment.
• Keep accurate patient records.
• Work collaboratively with the wider practice team to ensure the smooth running of the practice.

What We Offer

• Staff referral schemes
• Industry leading Nurse banding structure
• Birthday leave
• Discounted dental treatment after 6 months service, extended to family after 12 months
• Fully funded DBS checks
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, your mental well-being matters to us!
• CPD support and training with 24/7 access to the very best dental educators
• Support from our People Team, Finance and other support teams should you ever need it
• Auto enrolment into a pension after 3 months service
• Career mobility and progression opportunities

The Company

Together Dental is a growing group of practices led by forward thinking, caring dentists with a shared vision to provide outstanding dental care for both NHS and private patients.

We value the trust that our patients have placed in us and work hard to protect that trust. Our team are passionate about working together to deliver the best possible care in a friendly and welcoming environment