Trainee Dental Nurse

• Vacancy Type: Nurse - Trainee
• Department: Practices - North

Job Description

Stuck for career inspiration? Looking to move into a profession with clear career progression in an industry which enables better health and happiness? If so, we’ve got a Trainee Dental Nurse vacancy in our fabulous nurse team atAcomb Dental & Implant Clinic in York.

• Full-time hours,38.5 hours per week
• Typical shifts: Monday 08.45-17.15, Tuesday 08.45-16.15, Wednesday 08.45-17.15, Thursday 07.45-17.15, Friday 07.45-17.15
• Rate of pay £12.71 per hour (apprentice min wage)
• Training supported by our highly experienced team -your course will be overseen by an external course provider and is fully funded by PortmanDentex

Acomb Dental and Implant Clinic is a 4 surgery, private dental practice in York. The team provide general dentistry treatments, alongside a variety of cosmetic dental treatments such as teeth whitening, implants and veneers. In addition, they also offer modern orthodontic treatments, including Invisalign braces.

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?

As a PortmanDentex colleague, you’ll be part of a collaborative team that celebrates individuality. By growing together, we’ll reimagine group dentistry and wellness, enabling happier and healthier futures for all our clinicians, colleagues and patients.

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

• GDC, Indemnity and CPD costs covered
• Bonus scheme based on practice performance
• Access to our Dental Academy to support you with your career ambitions
• Additional special days off (such as your birthday), and the opportunity to purchase up to 3 additional annual leave days
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Life assurance and contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7, 365 days a year confidential helpline and counselling service, plus 24/7 GP service

Who are we?

PortmanDentexis a leading dental group where your skills and ambition make a difference. We support over 370 practices across the UK and Ireland, with more than 2,400 passionate clinicians and 4,500 dedicated practice colleagues providing dental care for 1.5 million patients.

We’re united by a passion for great dentistry, putting patients first and helping each other grow both at work and beyond.

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.