Job Title: Full-Time Trainee Nurse
Location: Lichfield, WS13 6DZ
Salary: £12.50 per hour
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent. Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00; Tuesday until 19:30.
About Us:
We are one of Lichfield's longest-established dental practices, serving the local community since the late 1950s. Our practice has a proud history of caring for generations of families, providing both private and NHS dental care with a commitment to exceptional, patient-focused service. Our mission is to deliver a top-quality dental experience in a warm and welcoming environment.
We offer a comprehensive range of services, including general dentistry and Denplan, as well as specialised treatments. Our expertise extends to facial aesthetics for smoother, younger-looking skin, advanced dental implants to restore missing teeth, and tailored teeth whitening options. Additionally, we provide expert cosmetic treatments such as veneers and composite bonding, along with specialised endodontic care.
Join our team and become part of a practice dedicated to excellence, where we emphasise outstanding patient care and the importance of continuous training and professional development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver high standards of clinical support to our dentists and specialists.
- Perform dental nursing duties efficiently and safely across all procedures.
- Maintain a clean and organised clinical environment and equipment.
- Prepare equipment, materials, and patients with efficiency and empathy.
- Ensure strict adherence to infection control procedures.
- Assist with the maintenance of the surgery.
- Undertake ad hoc receptionist and treatment coordinator duties, as well as other reasonable tasks as required.
Skills:
- Keep up to date with Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and maintain accurate records.
- Provide excellent patient care, using scripts as necessary to ensure comfort.
- Remain calm and manage challenging situations with confidence.
- Adhere to all health and safety regulations, including PPE, COSHH, mercury handling, infection control, and waste disposal.
- Proficient in computer use.
- Provide proof of enrolment and vaccination.
- Must have the right to work in the UK.
What We Offer:
- Company pension scheme
- Employee discount
- Private dental insurance
How to Get to Us:
- Free on-site parking available
- Good transport links nearby
Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of: Trainee Dentist Assistant, Trainee Dental Assistant, Trainee Dental Nurse, will also be considered for this role.