Trainee Dental Nurse

Christchurch - Robinsons Dental Practice; Ultra Pontem; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Fees Covered

Career pathway and development

Wellbeing Support

Bonus scheme

Extra Leave

Family Support

Contributory pension scheme

Job summary

PortmanDentex, at Robinsons Dental Practice in Christchurch, invites applications for a Trainee Dental Nurse. Part-time hours over five days: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 7.45am-5.15pm; Wed likely study time 7.45am-1.45pm. Starting rate is National Living Wage in a fully private practice with four modern surgeries.

Training is fully funded and supported by an experienced team, with free parking locally.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at grade A-C/4-9 or equivalent.
• Excellent communication with a patient-centered approach.
• Willingness to learn dental nursing and support dental teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists, hygienists and therapists in a wide range of procedures.
• Support the practice in a private setting with high care standards.

Skills

Maths & English GCSE A-C/4-9

Confident communicator

Willing to learn dental nursing

Education

GCSEs Maths & English

Job description

• PortmanDentex Location: Christchurch - Robinsons Dental Practice
• Vacancy Type: Nurse - Qualified
• Department: Practices - South

Job Description

Looking for a career with purpose, progression and plenty of variety?

We have an exciting opportunity for a TraineeDental Nurseto join our friendly & experienced team atRobinsons Dental PracticeinChristchurch.

The essentials:

• Part time hours over 5days
• Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays 7.45am - 5.15pm, Wednesdays (likely study time) 7.45am - 1.45pm
• Starting rate is National Living Wage
• Fully private practice with 4 modern and well-equippedsurgeries.
• Training supported by our highly experienced, supportive team -your course will be fully funded by us and is overseen by an external course provider
• Free parking locally

About you

We’dlove to receive your application to our Dental Nurse vacancy if you have the followingskills and experience:

• 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?

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

• Professional Fees Covered:GDC, Indemnity and CPD costs fully covered
• Clear career pathway and development opportunities: including CPD events, intra-oral scanning training, funded formal qualifications, and support to progress in line with your aspirations
• 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 andoptionto buy 3 more days
• 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.