Trainee Dental Nurse / Dental Nurse Assistant

NLDC; Highweek; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A family dental practice in Ashburton is seeking a Trainee Dental Nurse or Dental Nurse Assistant to join their team. No previous experience is necessary as comprehensive professional training will be provided. Responsibilities include assisting the dental team during procedures, maintaining treatment rooms, and ensuring high standards of patient care. This full-time position offers a salary of £14 per hour with a focus on learning and developing new skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• No previous dental experience is needed; full support and professional training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dental team during a range of procedures.
• Prepare and maintain treatment rooms and equipment.
• Welcome and reassure patients throughout their visit.
• Keep records accurate and up to date.
• Ensure high standards of infection control are followed.

Skills

Enthusiasm to learn and develop new skills

Reliable

Professional

Organised

Education

Enrolled or planning to enrol on a GDC-approved dental course

Job description

Job Title : Trainee Dental Nurse / Dental Nurse Assistant

Location : Ashburton, Newton Abbot, TQ13 7DT

Salary : £14 per hour

Job Type : Permanent - Full Time

Practice Hours : Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm

Join a friendly, long-established family dental practice in Ashburton, dedicated to providing quality general, cosmetic, and implant dentistry. We take pride in creating confident smiles and a welcoming atmosphere for both patients and staff.

About the Role

We're looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to train as Dental Nurses or Dental Nurse Assistants. No previous dental experience is needed, we'll provide full support and professional training while you work towards your GDC-approved qualification.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Assist the dental team during a range of procedures
• Prepare and maintain treatment rooms and equipment
• Welcome and reassure patients throughout their visit
• Keep records accurate and up to date
• Ensure high standards of infection control are followed

What We're Looking For

• Enthusiasm to learn and develop new skills
• Reliable, professional, and organised
• Enrolled (or planning to enrol) on a GDC-approved dental course

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