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We are on the lookout for a Trainee Dental Nurse to join our wonderful team in Knaresborough 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 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.

Working Hours:

• Monday: 08:30 – 19:00
• Tuesday: 08:30 – 17:30
• Wednesday: 08:30 – 17:30
• Thursday: 08:30 – 17:30
• Friday: 08:30 – 17:30

What we offer

• 22 days holiday + bank holidays
• Your birthday off (paid!)
• Structured training
• Supportive leadership team with regular check-ins

Plus great perks including:

• Team social events (Summer & Christmas)
• Seasonal gifts & vouchers
• Employee referral rewards
• Mental health first aid support
• 60 % discounted membership at hundreds of local and national gyms & spas
• Blue Light Card access
• Uniform provided & DBS fee covered

If you have any questions, please contact us on 01943 725872 and ask for Caroline or Chelsie!

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