Scottish Dental Care
Trainee/Qualified Dental Nurse
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Oban Dental Clinic is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Trainee Dental Nurse to join our friendly team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin a career in dentistry. We will fully fund your Dental Nursing qualification and provide the training, support and hands-on experience you need to become a qualified Dental Nurse. You'll learn alongside our experienced clinical team while earning a salary from day one.
Hours
- 34 Hours Per Week Across Four Days
- Monday, Tuesday & Thursday: 8:45 am – 6:00 pm
- Wednesday: 8:45 am – 7:00 pm
About Oban Dental Clinic
Located within the grounds of Lorn and Islands Hospital and less than half a mile from Oban town centre, our modern practice offers:
- Three fully equipped surgeries
- Two dedicated decontamination rooms
- Free parking
- Excellent transport links
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We provide a full range of NHS and private dental treatments, including cosmetic dentistry and dental implants, giving you the opportunity to gain experience across a wide variety of procedures.
What You'll Be Doing
- Supporting dentists during patient treatment
- Preparing surgeries before and after appointments
- Cleaning and sterilising instruments
- Maintaining high standards of infection prevention and control
- Supporting patients throughout their visit
- Updating patient records
- Helping with the day-to-day running of the practice
What We're Looking For
- An enthusiastic individual with a genuine interest in dentistry
- A willingness to learn and complete the Dental Nursing qualification
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A friendly, caring and professional approach
- Someone who enjoys working as part of a team
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Customer service or healthcare experience is desirable but not essential.
What We Offer
- Dedicated mentoring and support throughout your training
- GDC registration paid upon qualification
- Ongoing CPD and career development opportunities
- Exclusive High Street discounts
- Discounted gym memberships
- Employee wellbeing programme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Your birthday off every year
- £250 Employee of the Month award
- Refer-a-Friend scheme with rewards of up to £5,000
If you're ready to start a rewarding career in dentistry with a supportive team that will invest in your future, we'd love to hear from you.
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