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Trainee dental nurse

Portman Dental Care
Full-time
On-site
Glasgow, SCT

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Portman Dental Care is looking for a Trainee Dental Nurse to join Orchard Park practice in Glasgow. This full-time onsite role offers shifts from 8.45am to 6pm and a training pathway, with the course overseen by an external provider and fully funded by PortmanDentex. While some experience helps, the team values genuine interest in health and patient service and a readiness to learn. You’ll provide chair-side support, ensure the right materials and equipment are ready, and grow into delivering high quality nursing across procedures. Benefits include a completion bonus on GDC registration, indemnity cover if eligible, a pension, EAP, Techscheme and wellness discounts. Apply with your CV for an initial chat; we are an equal opportunity employer.


Job Description

We have an opportunity for a Trainee Dental Nurse to join our Orchard Park practice in Glasgow

some experience is preferred but not essential  for this role. If you have a genuine interest in health and well-being, are passionate about delivering great service, and looking for a career where you can learn, grow and develop, then this could be a perfect fit for you.

  • Full-time hours
  • Typical shifts are 8.45-6pm
  • Training supported by our highly experienced team - your course will be overseen by an external course provider and is fully funded by PortmanDentex

You can take a look at the full job description by clicking here.

About you 

We welcome your application to our Trainee Dental Nurse vacancy if you have the following skills and qualifications: 

  • We recommend that you hold Maths & English GCSE grade A-C/4-9 or Key Skills/Functional Skills Level 2 

  • 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 

What do you get in return? 

As a PortmanDentex colleague, you’ll be part of a collaborative team that celebrates individuality. By growing together, we’ll reimagine group dentistry and wellness, enabling happier and healthier futures for all our clinicians, colleagues and patients.  Ready to aim higher and join our journey? Click to apply now and discover more. 

In addition to a competitive salary, our benefits package also includes: 

  • Completion bonus for trainees and apprentices upon receipt of GDC number 

  • Indemnity cover and GDC paid (if eligible) 

  • Contributory pension scheme 

  • Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7, 365 days a year confidential helpline and counselling service 

  • Access to Techscheme – enabling you to buy the best tech in a convenient way 

  • Wellness hub – discounts on everything from gym membership, to online GP appointments and lifestyle coaching. 

To apply for our Trainee Dental Nurse vacancy, you can submit your latest CV, to arrange an initial chat. Alternatively, please feel free to share this opportunity with your friends or colleagues who may be interested.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace. We are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect and are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, disability, age, or nationality.