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Trainee Dental Nurse

Portman Dental Care
Full-time
On-site
Rayleigh, ENG

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PortmanDentex is offering a Trainee Dental Nurse role at The Essex Smile Centre in Rayleigh. This full-time, on-site position runs 8:30am to 5:30pm Monday to Friday, with a starting rate of £12.21 per hour. Training is fully funded and supported by an experienced team, overseen by an external provider. The ideal candidate will have Maths and English GCSEs at A-C or Level 2 Functional Skills, be a confident, empathetic communicator, and keen to learn how to assist dentists, hygienists or therapists in a wide range of procedures. In return you’ll benefit from GDC, indemnity and CPD costs covered, wellbeing support, health perks, tech benefits and a pension. To apply, submit your CV, contact details, and answers to four quick questions; expect a quick response.


Job Description

Stuck for career inspiration? Looking to move into a profession with clear career progression in an industry which enables better health and happiness? If so, we’ve got a Trainee Dental Nurse vacancy in our fabulous nurse team at The Essex Smile Centre in Rayleigh - read on to find out more.

  • Starting rate is £12.21ph (National Minimum Wage)
  • Full-time hours - typical shifts are 8.30am-5.30pm Monday to Friday
  • Training supported by our highly experienced, supportive team - your course will be fully funded by us and is overseen by an external course provider

About you

We’d love to receive your application to our Trainee Dental Nurse vacancy if you have the following skills and qualifications:

  • Ideally Maths & English GCSE grade A-C/4-9 or Key Skills/Functional Skills Level 2
  • Confident communicator with an empathetic, service-focused approach
  • Keen to learn how to perform high quality dental nursing whilst assisting each dentist, hygienist or therapist in a wide variety of procedures

What do you get in return?

Our benefits package includes:

  • Professional Fees Covered: GDC, Indemnity and CPD costs fully covered
  • Wellbeing Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential helpline and counselling services
  • Health & Lifestyle Perks: Wellness hub with discounts on gym memberships, online GP appointments, and lifestyle coaching
  • Smart Tech Benefits: Access to Techscheme – spread the cost of the latest tech with convenient salary deductions
  • Financial Security: Contributory pension scheme

Who are we?

PortmanDentex is a leading dental group where your skills and ambitions make a real difference. We support over 370 practices across the UK and Ireland. We’re united by a passion for great dentistry, putting patients first and helping each other grow both at work and beyond.

Application process

When you click apply, we’ll just need your CV and contact details, along with the answer to four quick questions and your application will be complete! You’ll get a response as quickly as we can, whatever the outcome of your application.

Ready to join us? Click apply to take the next step in your career.

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Additional Information

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.