We are on the lookout for a Trainee Dental Nurse to join our wonderful team in Ilkley 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 in 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
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Pay: £11.45 per hour
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
Reference ID: TDN/BDC