At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team as a Trainee Dental Nurse and assist in various dental procedures.
- Company: Portman Dentexis, a leading dental group focused on patient care and professional growth.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, fully funded training, wellbeing support, and extra leave options.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with opportunities for personal and professional development.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in a rewarding field with clear progression and supportive training.
- Qualifications: GCSE Maths & English or equivalent, strong communication skills, and a desire to learn.
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 nursery team at Carbis Bay Dental Care in St Ives - read on to find out more.
Full‑time hours – typical shifts are 8:30 am–5:30 pm. Starting rate is National Living Wage. 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 while 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 and option to buy 3 more days.
- Family Support: Enhanced maternity/paternity leave.
- Financial Security: Contributory pension scheme.
Who are we?
Portman Dentexis is a leading dental group where your skills and ambitions make a real difference. We support over 370 practices across the UK and Ireland. 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.
Trainee dental nurse employer: St Ives - Carbis Bay Dental Care
At Portman Dentexis, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment for our Trainee Dental Nurses at Carbis Bay Dental Care in St Ives. With fully funded training, comprehensive benefits including professional fees coverage, wellbeing support, and opportunities for career progression, we empower our team to thrive both personally and professionally while making a meaningful impact in the dental field.
Contact Details:
St Ives - Carbis Bay Dental Care Recruitment Team
