Trainee Dental Nurse
Mr Andrew Mackinnon · Scotland · G33 3TT
About the role
✨ Trainee Dental Nurse - Your Dental Career Starts Here! ✨
Ready to kickstart an awesome career in healthcare? 🦷 Gilbertfield Dental Practice, a modern NHS & Private practice in the East End of Glasgow (super close to Glasgow Fort! 🚀), is on the hunt for a motivated Trainee Dental Nurse.
Why join us?
- Work-Life Balance Goals: We're talking a full-time, 4-day week (33 hours total!) with a guaranteed day off each week. Your recharge time is priority. 🧘♀️
- No Experience? No Problem! This role is tailor-made for beginners. We provide full, hands-on training and mentorship from the get-go. You'll learn everything you need to shine! 🌟
- Earn While You Learn: Get paid while working towards your Modern Apprenticeship in Dental Nursing (SCQF Level 7). This is a fully funded, formal qualification in partnership with Mentor Training Scotland, leading to your professional registration with the General Dental Council (GDC). 🎓
- Supportive & Friendly Vibes: We're a principal-owned practice with over 32 years of success, built by our amazing team. Expect a supportive, personal, and friendly atmosphere every day. 😊
What you'll be doing:
- Clinical Chairside Rockstar: Assisting dentists, prepping materials, and becoming a pro with instruments. 🛠️
- Infection Control Champion: Mastering sterilisation equipment and keeping our surgeries spotless. 🧼
- Patient Care Extraordinaire: Greeting patients, offering reassurance, and helping them feel super comfortable. 🤗
- X-ray Whiz Kid: Learning to use digital X-ray equipment safely and effectively. 📸
- Digital Ace: Confidently using our modern dental software for charting and records. 💻
- Professional Powerhouse: Understanding NHS/private compliance and GDC ethics. 💯
Ideal for you if:
- You live locally or can easily commute (close to Glasgow Fort!). 🚗💨
- You have excellent spoken and written English – essential for clear communication with our patients and team. 🗣️✍️
If you're eager, motivated, and ready for a rewarding career journey, we can't wait to hear from you! 🙌
Key responsibilities
- Clinical Chairside Support: Assist dentists during treatments, prepare materials, and master instrument management.
- Infection Control & Decontamination: Learn to operate sterilisation equipment and maintain strict surgery hygiene.
- Patient Care & Anxiety Management: Greet patients, provide reassurance, and manage dental anxiety effectively.
- Dental Radiography: Learn how to prepare digital X-ray equipment and follow strict radiation safety protocols.
- Digital Administration: Confidently use modern dental management software for charting and patient records.
Entry requirements
Essential qualifications (* Education & Funding: Open to individuals eligible for Modern Apprenticeship funding in Scotland. Good standard of English is required. * Communication Skills: Excellent spoken and written English to ensure clear communication with patients and the clinical team. * GDC Commitment: Must be fully committed to studying and completing the SCQF Level 7 qualification to achieve GDC registration. * Background Check: Must hold or be willing to obtain a valid Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) disclosure. * IT Skills: Strong computer literacy and a willingness to learn specialist dental software. * Teamwork & Efficiency: Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment as part of a friendly, dedicated team.)