Trainee Dental Nurse

Are you looking for a career in healthcare? Perhaps a career change?

Then join us on a journey that is challenging and rewarding where you will learn something new every day!

• We have a rewarding pay structure that increases when you qualify
• You will work towards a NVQ level 3 in Dental Nursing
• You will have the support of a Nurse buddy, your Practice Manager, your assessor and our specialist nurse training team.
• We pay for your GDC membership and renew this each year whilst you’re with us.
• We also have a number of company benefits including an online platform with a variety of brand name discounts.
• When you qualify as dental nurse, the next career steps for you are endless – we really believe and can demonstrate all different kinds of career development.

Working and Training as Dental Nurse…

A dental nurse works side by side to the Dentist assisting them in a variety of 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, including those who are anxious or upset

• 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
• Ensure adequate stocks of materials and other items within the surgery

Dental Nursing is a fantastic “earn-while-you-learn” career – we offer a permanent role which supports Nurses starting their journey to becoming a GDC registered Dental Nurse.

Roderick Dental 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 or Apprenticeship.

The course 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+ vocational 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
• Flexible
• Excellent written communication skills
• IT skills
• Team player

What do I do next?

Join Rodericks, join a team that values what you do!

We’re here to help. If you require any further information please get in touch.