* PortmanDentex Location: Preston - Waterside Dental Clinic
* Vacancy Type: Nurse - Trainee
* Department: Practices - North
Job Description
We have an opportunity for a Trainee (apprentice) Dental Nurse to join our Waterside Dental Clinic in Preston.
At this friendly 3-surgery clinic, with over 100 years’ experience between our clinicians, we offer expert decision making and treatment planning, a service that encompasses compassion, kindness, and understanding. We take great pride in everything we do, giving our attention to the smallest details to provide a comfortable, relaxed environment to enable excellence in general, cosmetic, and implant dentistry.
No previous dental experience is needed for this role. If you have a genuine interest in health and well-being, are passionate about delivering great service, and are looking for a career where you can learn, grow, and develop, then this could be a perfect fit for you.
* 38 Full-time hours
* Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8.30am - 5.30pm and Friday 8.30am - 2.30pm. Flexibility to work Saturday mornings once a month, as well as occasional Wednesday evenings.
* Training supported by our highly experienced team - your course will be overseen by an external course provider and is fully funded by PortmanDentex.
About you
We welcome your application to our Trainee Dental Nurse vacancy if you have the following skills and qualifications:
* GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above are essential to undertake the course.
* Enjoy working as part of a team, and are a good communicator who thrives upon delivering excellent standards of patient care.
* Happy to be a key player in the team providing chair-side assistance, ensuring that the correct materials and equipment are available during each clinical session.
* Comfortable learning to perform high-quality dental nursing whilst assisting each dentist, hygienist, or therapist in all procedures.
What do you get in return?
At PortmanDentex, you’ll be part of an inclusive, collaborative team environment where taking ownership of your development journey is both encouraged and supported. We take time to celebrate success and have fun, so why not get in touch and find out more?
In addition to a competitive salary, our benefits package also includes:
* Completion bonus for trainees and apprentices upon receipt of GDC number.
* Indemnity cover and GDC paid (if eligible).
* Long service recognition – celebrating 1-, 5-, and 10-years’ service.
* Contributory pension scheme.
* Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7, 365 days a year confidential helpline and counselling service.
* Access to Techscheme – enabling you to buy the best tech in a convenient way.
* Wellness hub – discounts on everything from gym membership to online GP appointments and lifestyle coaching.
To apply for our Trainee Dental Nurse vacancy, you can submit your latest CV or contact steve.johnson@portmandental.co.uk to arrange an initial chat. Alternatively, please feel free to share this opportunity with your friends or colleagues who may be interested.
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.
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