We are on the lookout for a Trainee Dental Nurse to join our wonderful team in Shipley and begin your journey to becoming a Qualified Dental Nurse via the apprenticeship route!
Who we are:
We are not just another dental group and this is not just another job. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent customer service to our patients, alongside creating a positive workplace culture and environment for our people to work in.
Our team members actively say this is a great place to work! You could be one of them, supporting our team effort to deliver 5* customer service to our patients.
We provide a wide range of services in our dental centres, giving our patients a variety of options and the opportunity for you to work with a range of treatments such as general dentistry, dental implants, orthodontics, composite bonding, veneers, oral surgery, facial aesthetics, sedation and more!
The Role:
As a Dental Nurse your daily tasks will include;
- Providing excellent care for all patients ensuring they have a great experience when visiting the dental centre.
- Providing chair side assistance to the clinicians during all dental procedures.
- Decontamination of instruments.
- Updating patient records and recording notes.
- Preparing instruments and materials for various treatment.
- Maintaining equipment.
- Decontamination of surgeries to a high level, maintaining strict cross infection controls.
You will be supported day to day by the Lead Dental Nurse & Dental Nurse Mentor who will provide you with advice and guidance to develop the skills and knowledge you require for a successful dental nursing career.
The ideal candidate:
Experience is not necessary; however, we are looking for an ambitious, hard-working and committed individual who is organised, reliable and computer literate. You will have a positive approach to work as well as a calm, confident and a reassuring manner with the ability to communicate and relate well with people.
We will support you to enrol on a suitable Dental Nurse training programme if you are not already enrolled.
Why join us?
- Salary starting £24,709.10 rising to £26,435.50 after the first year of your apprenticeship!
- 30 days holiday plus your birthday off!
- A positive company culture that is centred around team work and patient care
- Supportive and committed leadership team
- Access to mental health support including Mental Health First Aiders
- Regular check-in meetings with your line manager
- Learning and development opportunities
- Talent referral program – get rewarded up to £1500 for referring in great talent!
- As a thank you for all your hard work you will receive an Easter and Christmas gift each year!
- Recognition of your achievements with the opportunity to be awarded Team Member of the Quarter!
- Discounted gym membership to support your wellbeing
- We cover the cost of your GDC registration, your DBS check, professional indemnity and provide you with your uniform saving you hundreds of pounds!
- Opportunities to develop in Implant and Sedation Nursing and gain experience working with many cosmetic treatments!
- Opportunities to progress to roles such as Dental Nurse Mentor or Lead Dental Nurse!
Working Hours:
Monday: 8:30am - 7:00pm
Tuesday: 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday: 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday: 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday: 8:30am - 5:30pm
If you have any questions, please contact us on 01943 725872 and ask for Caroline!
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Pay: £24,709.10 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Please explain why you want to start a career as a Dental Nurse and why you feel you would make a great Dental Nurse? Please note failure to answer this question will result in your application being automatically rejected.
Work Location: In person
