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trainee Dental Nurse

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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 at Ballyclare Dental Practice in Ballyclare - read on to find out more.

  • Full-time hours – Monday–Friday, with typical shifts of 8.15am–5.30pm
  • Starting rate is National Living Wage
  • Join a busy, fully private 4-surgery practice with an experienced team of 5 Dentists, 1 Implantologist and 8 Dental Nurses
  • Gain experience supporting general dentistry, with opportunities to support the hygienist and reception team
  • Free local street parking available
  • Due to limited public transport options, the successful candidate will need to be able to drive

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
  • Additional Reward: bonus scheme based on practice performance
  • Wellbeing Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and GP service plus an in-house Mental Health First Aider programme
  • Extra Leave: Birthday off each year
  • Family Support: Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
  • Financial Security: Life assurance and pension scheme

Who are we?

PortmanDentex 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.

Application process

When you click apply, we’ll just need your CV and contact details, along with the answer to four quick questions and your application will be complete! You’ll get a response as quickly as we can, whatever the outcome of your application.

Ready to join us? Click apply to take the next step in your career.

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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.

What this role involves

General background for dental nurse roles. This listing’s own employer, location, pay and hours are shown above.

  • Sterilise instruments and pass them to the dentist
  • Prepare materials to make fillings
  • Remove water and saliva from the patient's mouth during treatment
Typical pay (UK)
£28,000 starting · £39,000 experienced
Typical hours
37 to 40 a week
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Career background: National Careers Service · Open Government Licence v3.0

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Applications open on PortmanDentex's own careers site.