Want to make a real difference? You couldn’t be in better company.
If you’re looking to become a qualified dental nurse, this role will help you kick start your career. Studying for a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Dental Nursing https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/st0113-v1-3 will allow you to learn and gain a nationally recognised, GDC-approved qualification. By choosing Smile Together you will be working towards qualification whilst being part of a professional, friendly dental team and environment.
Responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):
* Providing chairside support for the patient and clinician during the assessment of oral health, treatment planning and the prevention and treatment of oral and dental diseases and disorders
* Communicating effectively with patients, their families and other health professionals involved in their care
* Being responsible for safe working and practice on a day-to-day basis in sites of clinical activity, ensuring compliance with clinical governance and legislation, appropriate health, safety and security procedures within the work area, and reporting accidents, incidents and near misses using the Smile Together incident reporting procedure
* Being an ambassador for the company’s vision, mission and values and demonstrating related behaviours
Our package includes:
Compensation and Benefits:
* £14,722.50 – £23,809.50 per annum (dependent on age)
Salary is based on the National Living Wage, with the exact amount depending on the applicant’s age
* Access to company pension, ensuring your long-term financial wellbeing
Time off:
* 27 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays each year (pro rata)
* An additional paid day off to celebrate your birthday – because you deserve to be celebrated!
Professional Development:
* Working with highly skilled, enthusiastic and fun teams, committed to patient care
* A dedicated blended training package designed to prepare you, as a trainee dental nurse, in the foundations of dental nursing so you can demonstrate the highest standards in terms of knowledge, skills and professional attributes
* A friendly support network with an induction colleague assigned to assist your transition to our company
Unique Employee Ownership Benefits:
* Opportunity to become a shareholder* and have a genuine voice in our employee-owned and B Corp Certified community interest company, shaping the future of Smile Together
* Opportunity to engage in community-based oral health improvement projects – for example, see more about our support for coastal communities and Health for Homeless Cornwall athttps://smiletogether.co.uk/our-impact/community-and-social-impact/
* Attend our annual ‘Smile (Get) Together’ and get involved in various team building activities such as beach cleans and BBQ’s on the beach! We really do have such a fantastic team!
Health and Wellbeing:
* A range of health and wellbeing support and resources to help you maintain optimal physical and mental health
* Opportunity for half a day’s paid volunteer time such as through our partnership with Plant One and Cornwall Wildlife Trust or with a charity of your own*
*Conditions apply
We’re a committed and friendly team that puts our people and patients first, giving you the opportunity to develop and progress your career in a safe, supportive environment. It’s never been a more exciting time to join us in providing a valued dental service in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We are the UK’s first dental practice to become B Corp certified. This means we care for Cornwall, our society and environment.
If you think this career choice, delivering dental care with purpose and meaning for local people and communities, is for you, simply download and complete our application form and either email it to joinus.smiletogether@nhs.net or apply online here (remembering to attach your completed application form).
Application deadline- 18th April 2025
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