Location: Ringwood
Job Type: Full-time/Part-time, Permanent
Our friendly, close-knit dental practice in Ringwood is actively looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Trainee Dental Nurse to join our team.
Whether you are experienced and looking for a supportive environment to thrive in, or you have no prior experience but possess a fantastic attitude and want to start a rewarding career, we want to hear from you! We provide full in-house training and excellent career progression for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities:
- Chairside Support: Provide high-quality clinical support to our dentists, hygienists, and therapists during patient treatments.
- Surgery Preparation: Set up and prepare treatment rooms, ensuring all necessary materials and instruments are ready and in good working order.
- Infection Control: Maintain, decontaminate, and sterilise equipment, and safely segregate/dispose of clinical waste according to practice policy.
- Patient Care: Warmly escort patients from the waiting room to the surgery, confirm medical histories are up to date, and ensure they feel comfortable.
- Admin & Lab Work: Assist with accurate patient record-keeping, check that required laboratory work is returned before sessions, and liaise with reception regarding appointments.
- Stock Control: Monitor surgery stock levels, communicate shortages, and assist with ordering.
✨ The Ideal Candidate:
We are looking for someone with a positive, "can-do" attitude who thrives in a team environment.
- Someone who takes ownership of their role and supports others
- A positive attitude with a focus on patient care and experience
For Trainees (No Experience Required):
- A genuine enthusiasm to break into the dental industry.
- Excellent communication and people skills.
- A flexible, proactive approach to learning on the job.
Benefits & Pay:
- Competitive salary (dependent on experience/qualification)
- Bonus Scheme
- Employee Discount
- Company Events
- Paid Training and Courses
- Career Progression opportunities
Pay: Up to £14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
