Trainee Dental Nurse

Stuck for career inspiration? Looking to move into a profession with clear career progression in an industry that enables better health and happiness? If so, we’ve got a Trainee Dental Nurse vacancy in our fabulous nurse team at Brickstables Dental & Implant Clinic in Colchester – read on to find out more.

• Full‑time hours – Monday to Friday
• Starting rate is £12.21 per hour (National Minimum Wage)
• Training supported by our highly experienced, supportive team – your course will be fully funded by us and is overseen by an external course provider
• Beautiful practice near main bus routes

• Ideally Maths & English GCSE grade A–C/4–9 or Key Skills/Functional Skills Level 2
• Confident communicator with an empathetic, service‑focused approach
• Keen to learn how to perform high‑quality dental nursing whilst assisting each dentist, hygienist or therapist in a wide variety of procedures

• Professional Fees Covered: GDC indemnity and CPD costs fully covered
• Wellbeing Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential helpline and counselling services
• Health & Lifestyle Perks: wellness hub with discounts on gym memberships, online GP appointments and lifestyle coaching
• Smart Tech Benefits: access to Techscheme to spread the cost of the latest tech with convenient salary deductions
• Financial Security: contributory pension scheme

Portman Dentex is a leading dental group where your skills and ambitions make a real difference. We support over 370 practices across the UK and Ireland. We’re united by a passion for great dentistry, putting patients first and helping each other grow both at work and beyond.

When you click apply, we just need your CV and contact details along with the answer to four quick questions and your application will be complete! You’ll get a response as quickly as we can, whatever the outcome of your application.

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 irrespective of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, disability, age or nationality.

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