Qualified or Trainee Dental Nurse

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Qualified or Trainee Dental Nurse to join our General Dental Practice Freeman & Rosser Dental & Implant Clinic, in Carmarthen.

We are offering 40.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a 7pm finish each Monday.

Freeman & Rosser Dental & Implant Clinic is situated in a beautiful (dentistry competitive) Welsh market town, Carmarthen. The practice has a high reputation amongst the community due to the outstanding team of leading dental clinicians and colleagues, who have been providing high quality patient care in Carmarthenshire for over 35 years. Freeman & Rosser Dental & Implant Clinic is a 4 surgery Private only Practice, providing General Dental and Implant services.

Freeman & Rosser Dental & Implant Clinic have been a part of Portman Dental Care since 2013 who have recently completed a merge with Dentex. As PortmanDentex, we bring together two of the UK’s leading providers of private-focused dental care with shared values based on community, integrity, and dedication to clinical freedom. Both companies celebrate the individuality of our practices and their teams, and our shared focus remains on putting people first; this means exceptional care for our patients, industry-leading support for our practices and access to the best professional opportunities. Together we are one of the largest dental groups in the UK, operating over 350 UK practices, with more than 4,000 members in our community, providing for more than 1.5million patients annually across the UK, Ireland and Benelux. Scaling together the strength of our businesses will enable us to continuously invest inbuilding excellence in customer service and support to our practices and teams. Our ambition is to become the dental partner of choice and undisputed leader in high-quality dental care.

Our entire team commits to offering outstanding patient care. As a result, we have an unrivalled reputation and continue to welcome back patients who have visited us for many years.

Job description:

• Understand the vision and brand message for the practice, and deliver outstanding customer service experiences
• Providing the highest standard of clinical support to our dentists and hygienists
• Perform top quality dental nursing in all procedures in a safe and effective manner
• Prepare equipment, materials, lab work and patients with efficiency and empathy
• Provide outstanding customer service at all times
• Any other ad hoc responsibilities as reasonably requested

Benefits

• Auto enrol pension scheme
• 24/7 access to free Employee Assistance Programme
• 20 day holiday allowance plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Online CPD funded
• Career opportunities across the PortmanDentex group

This vacancy is open to both Trainee and Qualified Dental Nurses, so If you are looking to work in a positive and friendly team environment, with supportive and highly skilled clinicians, and where you can further develop your career, then this is the practice for you.

What’s in it for you as a Qualified Dental Nurse?

We welcome applications from GDC registered Dental Nurses.

• Full- time role – 40.75 hours per week (Typical shifts – Mondays 8.15am to 7pm,Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 8.15am to 5pm)
• GDC, Indemnity and CPD costs covered
• Free on-street parking surround the practice
• Practice bonus scheme - our colleagues are key to Portman’s success, so you’ll be entitled to a bonus based on your practice’s performance
• Special days - in addition to your holiday allowance and bank holidays, you are also able to take special days off for occasions such as your birthday, getting married, moving house and more
• Opportunity to buy up to an additional 3 annual leave days per year
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Company sick pay
• Life assurance and contributory pension scheme
• Access to our Dental Academy to support you with your career ambitions
• Employee Referral Scheme – earn up to £3000 per referral
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7, 365 days a year confidential helpline and counselling service providing help and advice on a range of issues
• GP service – 24/7 access to an experienced GP (either by video or telephone call), as well as second medical opinions, private prescriptions, and referrals
• Cycle to work scheme
• Benefits platform with access to discounted shopping, cinema, travel, and much more

What’s in it for you as a Trainee Dental Nurse?

No previous dental experience is needed 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.

• 40.75 hours per week over 5 days (Typical shifts – Mondays 8.15am to 7pm,Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 8.15am to 5pm)
• Training supported by our highly experienced team - your course will be overseen by an external course provider and is fully funded 

About you

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

• GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above are essential to undertake the course
• 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

Our vision is to be the best private focused dental group in the world, providing exceptional patient experience and excellent clinical care. To achieve this, we champion individuality and invest in the people who will deliver this to our patients. If your professional values and behaviours align with ours below, isn’t it time to join us? 

• You focus on maintaining high standards of patient care at all times
• You are positive, enthusiastic and honest in all aspects of your job
• You’re able to motivate both yourself and others to achieve great results for our patients 
• You enjoy recognising successes and sharing your opinions and ideas with others

What we need from you

• Friendly and welcoming manner
• Strong teamwork ability with an enthusiastic attitude
• Excellent clinical and interpersonal skills
• Provide chair side assistance to our clinicians
• Proficient user of the requisite dental software and Microsoft package
• Maintain patient confidentiality
• Handle all substances in accordance with Health & Safety & Cross Infection Policies
• Vaccinated against Hepatitis B (we will arrange this for a Trainee)

About us

We are a leading provider of private-focused dental care across the UK and Ireland. Recently, we have merged with Dentex bringing together two of the UK’s leading providers of private-focused dental care with shared values based on community, integrity and dedication to clinical freedom. Both companies celebrate the individuality of our practices and their teams and our shared focus remains on putting people first; this means exceptional care for our patients, industry-leading support for our practices and access to the best professional opportunities. Together we are one of the largest dental groups in the UK, operating over 350 UK practices, with more than 4,000 members in our community, providing for more than 1.5 million patients annually across the UK, Ireland and Benelux.

At PortmanDentex, you’ll be part of an inclusive, collaborative team environment where taking ownership of your development journey is both encouraged and supported.  We take time to celebrate success and have fun, so why not get in touch and find out more?

If you would like to find out more about joining us as a Dental Nurse, please feel free to review our website for more information, check out our excellent colleague reviews on Indeed and Glassdoor or contact Nicola Carter at nicola.carter@portmandental.co.uk for an initial chat. Alternatively, you are welcome to share this opportunity with your friends and professional network.

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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.