Trainee Dental Nurse, Liverpool

Liverpool - The Dental House; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded training course

Bonus scheme based on practice results

Wellbeing support: EAP & GP services

Birthday off + special occasion leave

Life assurance and pension

Job summary

The Dental House in Liverpool is offering a Trainee Dental Nurse vacancy within a supportive team. The role is full-time (40 hours) with a starting rate at the National Living Wage, plus flexibility for occasional Saturday mornings and some Wednesday evenings.

You will train with an experienced team, with fully funded course support and external provider oversight. The post is ideal for someone keen to learn high‑quality dental nursing while assisting multiple clinicians.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths & English at grade A-C / 4-9 or equivalent
• Confident communicator with empathetic, service-focused approach
• Keen to learn dental nursing while supporting dentists, hygienists and therapists

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists, hygienists or therapists in a wide range of procedures
• Support the dental team during patient care and treatments

Skills

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Maths & English GCSE or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

You might not have considered a career in dental nursing - perhaps it's time you take a look.

We've got a Trainee Dental Nurse vacancy in our fabulous nurse team at The Dental House in Liverpool - read on to find out more.

• Full-time hours - 40 hours per week
• Starting rate is National Living Wage
• Flexibility to work Saturday mornings once a month, as well as occasional Wednesday evenings
• Training supported by our highly experienced, supportive team - your course will be fully funded by us and is overseen by an external course provider

About you

We'd love to receive your application to our Trainee Dental Nurse vacancy if you have the following skills and qualifications:

• 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?

Our benefits package includes:

• Professional Fees Covered: GDC, Indemnity and CPD costs fully covered
• Additional Reward: bonus scheme based on practice performance
• Wellbeing Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and GP service plus an in-house Mental Health First Aider programme
• Extra Leave: Birthday off each year plus additional days for special occasions
• Family Support: Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Financial Security: Life assurance and 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.