Dental Nurse

Portman Dental Care; Dublin; On-site; EUR 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental Council membership costs

Wellbeing Support

Bonus scheme

Extra Leave: Birthday off + 3 extra 
p

Family Support: Enhanced maternity/pat

Life assurance and pension

Job summary

PortmanDentex is seeking a Trainee Dental Nurse for the Dalkey Clinic in Dublin. The role offers full-time, 37.5 hours per week with shifts including mornings and some evenings. You will gain hands-on experience working with experienced clinicians, a hygienist, nurses and reception teams, with full training provided.

We offer a competitive hourly rate from €14.15 and support with completing a recognised Dental Nursing qualification, with excellent public transport access nearby.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Professional and positive attitude.
• Ability to use initiative and work well as part of a team.
• Computer literate and comfortable with technology.
• Caring and empathetic approach with strong communication skills.
• Team player who provides great service and builds relationships.
• Genuine interest in building a long-term career in dentistry.

Skills

Work ethic

Professional attitude

Initiative

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Empathy

Long-term career

Job description

Job Description

Looking to start a career in Dental Nursing?

Are you ready for an exciting new challenge in a friendly and modern practice? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

We have an excellent opportunity for a Trainee Dental Nurse to join our welcoming Dalkey Clinic in Dublin.

• Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
• Typical shifts: Monday 7:30am to 5:00pm, Tuesday 7:30am to 7:00pm, Thursday 7:30am to 6:00pm and Friday 7:30am to 5:00pm
• Competitive hourly rate from €14.15
• 3-surgery, fully private practice providing general dentistry
• Modern and well-equipped surgeries
• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced clinicians, a hygienist, nurses and reception teams
• Full training provided, with the opportunity to complete a recognised Dental Nursing qualification
• Excellent public transport links, with the practice conveniently located close to the Luas

About you

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

• A strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• A professional and positive attitude
• The ability to use initiative and work well as part of a team
• Computer literate
• A caring and empathetic approach, with strong communication skills
• A team player who thrives on providing great service and building relationships with colleagues and patients
• A genuine interest in building a long-term career within dentistry

What do you get in return?

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

• Dental Council of Ireland membership costs covered
• Wellbeing Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and GP service plus an in-house Mental Health First Aider programme
• Additional Reward: bonus scheme based on practice performance
• Extra Leave: Birthday off and option to buy 3 more days
• 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

Monday to Friday 37.5 Hours

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 gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, religious belief, membership of the Traveller community, race or disability.