At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our supportive team and learn to provide high-quality dental nursing.
- Company: Portman Dentex, a leading dental group with over 370 practices.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, professional fees covered, wellbeing support, and extra leave.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with opportunities for growth and development.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in dental nursing with full training and real impact.
- Qualifications: GCSE Maths & English or equivalent, confident communicator, eager to learn.
The predicted salary is between 8 - 12 £ per hour.
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 Dental Elegance in Sidcup - 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
- 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 plus additional days for special occasions
- Family Support: Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Financial Security: Contributory pension scheme
Who are we?
Portman Dentex 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.
Trainee Dental Nurse employer: Sidcup - Dental Elegance
At Portman Dentex, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture for our Trainee Dental Nurses in Sidcup. With fully funded training, comprehensive benefits including professional fees coverage and wellbeing support, and opportunities for personal growth, we empower our team to thrive while making a meaningful impact in dental care.
