Stuck for career inspiration? Looking to start a rewarding career with clear progression in a profession that helps improve people's health and confidence? If so, we've got an exciting Dental Nurse Apprentice opportunity within our friendly and supportive team at Riveredge Dentistry in Sunderland – read on to find out more.

• Full-time, fixed-term apprenticeship (24 months) – 36.25 hours per week
• Working pattern: Monday is your dedicated college/study day, with practice hours Tuesday–Thursday 8:30am–5:15pm and Friday 8:30am–4:00pm (1-hour unpaid lunch break)
• Starting rate is National Living Wage 
• Fully funded training, supported by our experienced Dental Nurses and clinicians, with an external training provider guiding you through your qualification
• Learn in a modern, fully private practice with four surgeries and a team of five dentists, including an Implantologist, providing general dentistry, cosmetic treatments and Denplan care
• Gain hands-on experience by shadowing experienced Dental Nurses, supporting clinicians, learning decontamination and sterilisation procedures, and delivering excellent patient care while working towards your qualification
• On-site parking and conveniently located close to reliable bus routes
• Join a high-performing team committed to delivering exceptional patient care in a welcoming, professional environment

About you 

We’d love to receive your application to our Trainee Dental Nurse vacancy if you have the following skills and qualifications: 

• 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 

What do you get in return? 

Our benefits package includes: 

• Professional Fees Covered: GDC, Indemnity and CPD costs fully covered 
• Wellbeing Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and GP service plus an in-house Mental Health First Aider programme 
• Additional Reward: bonus scheme based on practice performance 
• Extra Leave: Birthday off and option to buy 3 more days 
• Family Support: Enhanced maternity/paternity leave 
• Financial Security: Contributory pension scheme 

Who are we? 

PortmanDentex 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. 

Application process 

When you click apply, we’ll 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. 

Ready to join us? Click apply to take the next step in your career. 

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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.