Trainee Dental Nurse

Rodericks Dental Limited; Wales; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A dental practice in the United Kingdom seeks a Trainee Dental Nurse to assist the Dentist during various procedures, ensuring optimal patient care. The ideal candidate will provide chairside support, follow health protocols, and maintain sterile environments. The position includes a 12-month training program towards a dental nursing qualification, focusing on both practical and theoretical aspects. Benefits include a permanent role with learning support, retail discounts, and additional holiday for birthdays.

Benefits

Permanent 'learn while you earn' role

Retail discounts

Extra day of annual leave for your Birthday

Uniform provided

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Able to commit to a 12-month+ training programme.
• Comfortable working in a clinical environment.
• Excellent written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Dentist by providing chairside support.
• Follow health and safety and infection control procedures.
• Accurately complete patient clinical records.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Compassionate

IT skills

Team player

Education

Dental Nursing Qualification (Level 3)

Job description

A dental nurse works side by side to the Dentist assisting them in a variety of NHS and Private dental procedures, ultimately making sure the patient care and experience is at its best. About As a Trainee Dental Nurse you will work in a supportive environment; we are passionate about building great teams who trust each other, work professionally, and take ownership for the success for the practice. This includes:

Responsibilities

• Assist the Dentist by providing chairside support ensuring that the correct equipment and materials are available
• Provide support and assistance to a wide array of patients
• Follow practice health and safety and infection control procedures
• Keep the clinical areas and all equipment and instruments clean, tidy and disinfected
• Accurately complete patient clinical records
• Complete all clinical daily, weekly and monthly logs and checks

Roderick Dental Partners will support Trainee Nurses who have already signed up to or are working towards a Dental Nursing Qualification. For those, who have not yet begun a course, we can assist in finding a course provider. The National Diploma in Dental Nursing (level 3) Qualification will include:

• On the job training
• Online learning
• Face-to-Face training sessions
• Completion of a record of experience
• Written and Practical exams

Dedicated to starting a career in Dental Nursing

• Able to commit to a 12month+ training programme
• Comfortable working in a clinical environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills to be able to communicate effectively with your practice colleagues and a variety of patients
• Excellent organisation skills to keep appointments to time
• Compassionate
• Excellent written communication skills
• IT skills
• Team player

At Rodericks Dental Partners we are committed to improving lives through quality dentistry - together. We do this by ensuring we reward you financially and personally as you develop your career by offering you great incentives, recognition, and opportunities.

Benefits

• Permanent “learn while you earn” role - the first step to starting a rewarding career in Dental Nursing
• Learning support from a regional Trainee
• Retail discounts and deals through our easy‑to‑use app
• Extra day of annual leave for your Birthday!
• Annual leave package which increases with your length of service
• Uniform provided
• Refer a friend scheme