Trainee​/Qualified Dental Nurse

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.

34 hours per week across four days:

• Monday, Tuesday & Thursday: 8:45 am – 6:00 pm
• Wednesday: 8:45 am – 7:00 pm

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

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.

• 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

• 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
• Customer service or healthcare experience is desirable but not essential

• 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