Trainee/Qualified Dental Nurse

Together Dental; Colchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing dental practice group in Colchester is seeking a Trainee or Qualified Dental Nurse to provide clinical support and assist with reception duties. The role offers funding for Dental Nursing qualification and focuses on continuous professional development in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills, a friendly demeanor, and GDC registration for qualified applicants. Competitive benefits and career progression opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Staff referral schemes

Birthday off each year

Discounted dental treatment after 6 months

Fully funded DBS checks

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

CPD support and training

Pension auto enrollment

Career mobility and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• GDC registration required for qualified candidates.
• Hep B vaccination necessary upon selection.
• Hardworking, reliable, and organized.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support to dentists and hygienists.
• Assist with reception or clerical duties as required.
• Perform tasks as reasonably requested by practice manager.

Skills

GDC registration

Strong teamwork ability

Excellent communication

Friendly and welcoming manner

Good initiative and adaptability

Education

Dental Nursing Qualification

Job description

Overview

The Opportunity

Are you looking to develop your skill-set and join one of the fastest growing dental groups in the UK? We have an exciting new opportunity for a Trainee or Qualified Dental Nurse to join us at our Colchester, Country Park practice. Our Practice Team sits at the heart of our business and we firmly believe that being a Dental Nurse is a vocation – not just a job. As such, we are always looking for ways to invest in your continuous professional development.

We are looking for someone to join us full time with the following working hours:

Monday - Friday 08:00 - 17:30

One Saturday per month 4 hour shift

For Trainee Nurses

We will fund your Dental Nursing Qualification; this is a nationally recognised qualification leading to Registration with the General Dental Council (GDC). Registration fees, Indemnity cover and Continued Professional Development are also funded. The course can take up to 18 months to complete, but can be achieved earlier if you are focused and self-driven. Our focus is to create a structured programme that allows you to continually develop and achieve your career goals in a supportive environment using surgeries and equipment that are to the highest standard to assist in your learning.

All we ask is you stay with the business for at least 2 years following qualifying - we want to work with you and support with your growth and development in your new role as a Qualified Dental Nurse.

For Qualified Nurses

Your GDC registration fees will be funded and you will have access to full foundation clinical material from day one. This includes courses in Radiography and Implant Nurse training. Medical indemnity is provided along with funding for CPD courses. Our focus is to create a structured programme that allows you to continually develop. Our surgeries/equipment are to the highest standard to assist in your learning.

You will provide clinical support to dentists, hygienists and patients, assist with reception or any clerical duties as required and perform such other tasks as reasonably requested by your practice manager.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, determined, caring and passionate individual to join our fantastic team in our Colchester, Country Park practice.

Benefits

• Staff referral schemes
• Your birthday off each year!
• Discounted dental treatment after 6 months service, extended to family after 12 months
• Fully funded DBS checks
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, your mental well-being matters to us!
• CPD support and training with 24/7 access to the very best dental educators
• Support from our People Team, Finance and other support teams should you ever need it
• Auto enrolment into a pension after 3 months service
• Career mobility and progression opportunities

What We Are Looking For

• GDC registration (if qualified)
• Hep B vaccination will be required should you be successful
• Hardworking, reliable and organised
• Friendly and welcoming manner
• Strong teamwork ability
• Enthusiastic attitude
• Excellent communication, verbal and written
• Good initiative and can adapt quickly

The Company

Together Dental is a growing group of practices led by forward thinking, caring dentists with a shared vision to provide outstanding dental care for both NHS and private patients. We value the trust that our patients have placed in us and work hard to protect that trust. Our team are passionate about working together to deliver the best possible care in a friendly and welcoming environment.

Working With Us

Cultures & Values

We support each other, providing outstanding service to practices and our dentists. We educate our patients empowering them to make informed decisions about their oral health. There is a sense of energy and purpose behind everything we do. We instil trust in our teams and patients via our empathetic and supportive approach.