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Trainee Dental NurseinCheltenhaminCheltenhamPUBLISHED SUN 5 JAN 2025

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Colosseum Dental GroupFollow Colosseum Dental Group

Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a busy dental clinic.
Support and training from a long-standing team of experienced Nurses and Dentists.
Access to professional development with paid courses in various specialisms once qualified.
Unique benefits such as your birthday off and additional holiday incentives.
Participation in a UK Healthcare cash plan scheme for various healthcare costs.
Discounts available through the blue light discount card and for gym memberships.
Modern equipment and facilities including digital x-rays and advanced dental technology.
Colosseum Dental Group is offering a Trainee Dental Nurse position at its Rodney Dental Clinic in Cheltenham. The role involves working in a busy environment supported by a skilled team of Nurses and Dentists, with the opportunity for training and development through enrolment in relevant courses. The clinic is equipped with modern technologies, including digital x-rays and rotary endo.

In addition to comprehensive training, the position offers various benefits such as healthcare cash plans, discounted gym memberships, and paid professional development courses. Employees receive their birthday off, holiday purchase options, and the potential for increased holiday entitlement based on tenure, along with many other perks. Working hours are Monday to Thursday from 08:15 to 17:15 and Friday from 08:15 to 16:30, with additional support for GDC registration and indemnity after qualification.
Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a busy dental clinic.
Support and training from a long-standing team of experienced Nurses and Dentists.
Access to professional development with paid courses in various specialisms once qualified.
Unique benefits such as your birthday off and additional holiday incentives.
Participation in a UK Healthcare cash plan scheme for various healthcare costs.
Discounts available through the blue light discount card and for gym memberships.
Modern equipment and facilities including digital x-rays and advanced dental technology.

Useful skills for a Trainee Dental Nurse:
To work as a Trainee Dental Nurse in the UK, you will need to develop a range of skills and qualities that are essential for the role. Here are some key skills and attributes:
1. Communication Skills: The ability to communicate effectively with patients, dental professionals, and other team members is crucial. This includes being able to explain procedures clearly and provide reassurance to anxious patients.
2. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport with patients and working well in a team setting is important. Being empathetic and approachable can help create a positive experience for patients.
3. Organizational Skills: As a dental nurse, you will need to manage multiple tasks, such as scheduling appointments, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring the dental surgery is well-organized and prepared for procedures.
4. Attention to Detail: Precision is vital in dentistry, from taking patient histories to ensuring equipment is sterilized and ready for use.
5. Basic Clinical Knowledge: Familiarity with dental procedures, anatomy, and terminology is advantageous. Training will provide this knowledge, but a foundational understanding is beneficial.
6. Technical Skills: Proficiency in using dental equipment and software systems is important. You will learn these skills during your training, but being technically inclined can help.
7. Ability to Work Under Pressure: Dental environments can be fast-paced and demanding. Being able to stay calm and efficient during busy periods is important.
8. Adaptability and Willingness to Learn: As a trainee, a positive attitude towards learning and adapting to new techniques, technologies, and regulations in dentistry is essential.
9. Hygiene and Infection Control Knowledge: Understanding and implementing infection control procedures is critical in a dental setting to ensure the safety of patients and staff.
10. Emotional Resilience: Working in healthcare can be emotionally demanding. Being able to manage stress and remain professional in challenging situations is important.
11. Numeracy Skills: Basic arithmetic skills are necessary for tasks such as calculating dosages for medications or managing inventory.
 


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