Job Description

Are you considering dental nursing as a career? Have you already started your journey to become a qualified dental nurse and are interested in developing your career within dentistry?

We're looking for a superstar dental nurse to join our growing team at Bassett Dental & Aesthetics! We are a progressive and modern practice, supporting training and progression with an experienced team.

About the Role:

You'll support our dentists, hygienists, and therapists with chairside assistance, decontamination duties, and occasional reception work.

The hours will be:

Monday 8:30 - 19:00

Tuesday 8:30 - 17:15

Wednesday 8:30 - 17:15

Thursday 7:45 - 17:15

Friday 8 - 2

We're looking for someone with:

Excellent communication and patient care skills

A strong team ethic and a passion for helping others

Good time keeping, reliability and a proactive attitude

Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook and general IT use

A willingness to learn and progress in a supported environment

Excellent general hygiene, organisation and attention to detail

An enthusiastic attitude towards their role and the progression of the practice

Able to follow practice protocols and instructions

A kind, caring nature suitable for a healthcare environment

Ideally at least 6 months experience working within dental practice

(Bonus) Experience with Exact dental software would be advantageous

Please note that this is a

trainee

position,

not

an apprenticeship and is therefore unsuitable for anyone under 18.

What we offer:

4 weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays Pay based on experience, reviewed regularly with training/progression

To apply:

To apply, please include your CV

and a cover letter

(this is very important!) to Louise Pugh (practice manager).

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 12.80 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

Southampton SO16 7AP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

dental nursing: 1 year (preferred) Customer service: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person