Job Introduction
Trainee Dental Nurse
Location: Poundbury, Dorset DT1 3BX
We are looking for a Trainee Dental Nurse to join our friendly 4 surgery dental practice in Poundbury, Dorset.
What we can offer you:
- Permanent “learn while you earn” role – the first step to starting a rewarding career in Dental Nursing
- Learning support from a regional Trainee
- Retail discounts and deals through our easy-to-use app
- Extra day of annual leave for your Birthday!
- Annual leave package which increases with your length of service
- Uniform provided
- Refer a friend scheme
Working and Training as Dental Nurse…
A dental nurse works side by side to the Dentist assisting them in a variety of NHS and Private dental procedures, ultimately making sure the patient care and experience is at its best.
As a Trainee Dental Nurse you will work in a supportive environment; we are passionate about building great teams who trust each other, work professionally, and take ownership for the success for the practice. This includes:
- Assist the Dentist by providing chairside support ensuring that the correct equipment and materials are available
- Provide support and assistance to a wide array of patients
- Follow practice health and safety and infection control procedures
- Keep the clinical areas and all equipment and instruments clean, tidy and disinfected
- Accurately complete patient clinical records
- Complete all clinical daily, weekly and monthly logs and checks
We will support Trainee Nurses who have already signed up to or are working towards a Dental Nursing Qualification. For those who have not yet begun a course, we can assist in finding a course provider.
The National Diploma in Dental Nursing (level 3) Qualification will include:
- On the job training
- Online learning
- Face-to-Face training sessions
- Completion of a record of experience
- Written and Practical exams
Am I the right person?
- Dedicated to starting a career in Dental Nursing
- Able to commit to a 12month+ training programme
- Comfortable working in a clinical environment
- Excellent interpersonal skills to be able to communicate effectively with your practice colleagues and a variety of patients
- Excellent organisation skills to keep appointments to time
- Compassionate
- Excellent written communication skills
- IT skills
- Team player
If you would like to further your career and feel this role is for you, we would love to hear from you!