Trainee Dental Nurse

Portman Dental Care; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental organization in York seeks a Trainee Dental Nurse to join their team. In this full-time role, you will provide chair-side assistance and ensure high-quality patient care while receiving comprehensive training. Essential qualifications include GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above. The position offers a range of benefits, including covered professional costs, a bonus scheme, and unique perks like additional days off. Join this collaborative team dedicated to improving health and happiness.

Benefits

GDC, Indemnity and CPD costs covered

Bonus scheme based on practice performance

Access to Dental Academy

Additional special days off

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Life assurance and contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Enjoy working as part of a team and delivering excellent patient care.
• Happy to provide chair-side assistance during clinical sessions.
• Comfortable learning high-quality dental nursing while assisting.

Responsibilities

• Perform chair-side assistance during dental procedures.
• Ensure correct materials are available during sessions.
• Support senior dental staff and participate in patient care.

Skills

Team player

Good communication skills

Education

GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above

Job description

Job Description

Stuck for career inspiration? Looking to move into a profession with clear career progression in an industry which enables better health and happiness? If so, we’ve got a Trainee Dental Nurse vacancy in our fabulous nurse team at Acomb Dental & Implant Clinic in York.

• Full-time hours, 40 hours per week
• Typical shifts are Mon to Thurs 7:30 to 17:15 and Fri 7:30 to 12:30
• Rate of pay £ per hour
• Training supported by our highly experienced team - your course will be overseen by an external course provider and is fully funded by PortmanDentex

About you

We welcome your application to our Trainee Dental Nurse vacancy if you have the following skills and qualifications:

• GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above are essential to undertake the course
• Enjoy working as part of a team, and are a good communicator who thrives upon delivering excellent standards of patient care
• Happy to be a key player in the team providing chair-side assistance, ensuring that the correct materials and equipment are available during each clinical session
• Comfortable learning to perform high quality dental nursing whilst assisting each dentist, hygienist or therapist in all procedures

What do you get in return?

As a PortmanDentex colleague, you’ll be part of a collaborative team that celebrates individuality. By growing together, we’ll reimagine group dentistry and wellness, enabling happier and healthier futures for all our clinicians, colleagues and patients. Ready to aim higher and join our journey? Click to apply now and discover more.

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

• GDC, Indemnity and CPD costs covered
• Bonus scheme based on practice performance
• Access to our Dental Academy to support you with your career ambitions
• Additional special days off (such as your birthday), and the opportunity to purchase up to 3 additional annual leave days
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Life assurance and contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7, 365 days a year confidential helpline and counselling service, plus 24/7 GP service

Who are we?

PortmanDentex is a leading dental group where your skills and ambition make a difference. We support over 370 practices across the UK and Ireland, with more than 2,400 passionate clinicians and 4,500 dedicated practice colleagues providing dental care for million patients.

We’re united by a passion for great dentistry, putting patients first and helping each other grow both at work and beyond.

Application process

When you click apply, we’ll just need your CV and contact details, along with the answer to four quick questions and your application will be complete! You’ll get a response as quickly as we can, whatever the outcome of your application.

So, what’s stopping you? Click apply to take the next step in your career.

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.