Trainee Dental Nurse

We have an opportunity for a Trainee Dental Nurse to join our Dental Health Centre, part of the PortmanDentex group in Grantham.

Want to make an application Make sure your CV is up to date, then read the following job specs carefully before applying.
About the role and practice
The Dental Health Centre has a modern interior that has been decorated with our patients in mind. It is equipped with the latest in dental technology to provide a painless, precise and perfect outcome for our patients.
No previous dental experience is needed for this role. If you have a genuine interest in health and well-being, possess a specific interest in dentistry and have an aptitude to learn, grow and develop, we want to hear from you. At Portman Dentex, you will have the resources and support you need to help you succeed in becoming a fully qualified Dental Nurse
What’s in it for you?
Full-time hours – 41.25 hours per week Monday to Friday 8am - 5.30pm
Training supported by our highly experienced team - your course will be overseen by an external course provider and is fully funded by Portman
Permanent placement upon successful completion of course (average course duration is around 18 months)
Practice bonus scheme - our colleagues are key to Portman’s success, so you’ll be entitled to a bonus based on your practice’s performance
Special days - in addition to your holiday allowance and bank holidays, you are also able to take special days off for occasions such as your birthday, getting married, moving house and more
Opportunity to buy up to an additional 3 annual leave days per year
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Paid company sick pay
Life assurance and contributory pension scheme
Employee Referral Scheme – earn up to £3000 per referral
Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7, 365 days a year confidential helpline and counselling service providing help and advice on a range of issues
GP service – 24/7 access to an experienced GP (either by video or telephone call), as well as second medical opinions, private prescriptions, and referrals
Cycle to work scheme
Benefits platform with access to discounted shopping, cinema, travel, and much more
About you
We welcome your application if you have the following:
GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above (or modern equivalent 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.
Drive to undergo training as required to develop your skills and abilities
Our vision is to be the best private focused dental group in the world, providing exceptional patient experience and excellent clinical care. To achieve this, we champion individuality and invest in the people who will deliver this to our patients. If your professional values and behaviours align with ours, isn’t it time to join the Portman Dental family?
About us
If you would like to find out more about joining Portman Dentex as a Trainee Dental Nurse, please feel free to review our website for more information. Alternatively, you are welcome to share this opportunity with your friends and professional network.
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