Trainee Dental Nurse/Receptionist

Receptionist & Trainee Dental Nurse – Dual Role

**Mermaid Dental Care – Lewes & Crowborough**

**Salary:** £12.71 per hour
**Hours:** Approximately 40 hours per week
**Working pattern:** Monday to Friday
**Location:** Lewes & Crowborough

About the role

We are looking for a friendly, reliable and enthusiastic individual to join our teams at **Mermaid Dental Care in Crowborough.** The role will be **primarily based at our Crowborough practice**, with the opportunity to work at our **Lewes branch when required**, including providing reception and dental nursing cover for staff absence or annual leave.

This is a varied **dual Receptionist and Trainee Dental Nurse role**, offering an excellent opportunity for someone who is interested in developing a career within dentistry. You will work across both practices, gaining experience in reception, patient care and clinical dentistry while undertaking training towards becoming a qualified dental nurse.

The successful candidate will become part of friendly and supportive teams across both of our practices, working in a busy but welcoming environment.

Key responsibilities

As part of this role, your responsibilities will include:

– Welcoming and assisting patients in a friendly and professional manner
– Answering telephone calls and dealing with patient enquiries
– Managing appointments and supporting the day-to-day running of reception
– Carrying out general administrative and reception duties
– Supporting the dental team with clinical duties as part of your dental nursing training
– Maintaining high standards of patient care and confidentiality
– Working effectively as part of the wider practice team
– Developing knowledge and skills across both reception and dental nursing

About you

We are looking for someone who is:

– Friendly, approachable and professional
– Reliable, organised and able to work well within a team
– Confident communicating with patients and colleagues
– Keen to learn and develop within the dental profession
– Comfortable working in a busy environment
– Flexible and able to work across both Lewes and Crowborough
– Committed to providing a high standard of patient care

**Previous dental experience is not essential**, as training will be provided for the trainee dental nursing aspect of the role. Previous experience in reception, customer service or a healthcare environment would be beneficial but is not required.

Location and travel

**This is a dual-location role, with the successful candidate working between our Lewes and Crowborough practices.**

A driving licence and access to a vehicle would be preferable due to the requirement to travel between the two locations. However, applicants who can reliably and easily travel between both practices using alternative transport will also be considered.

What we offer

– Approximately 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
– £12.71 per hour
– Training and development towards a career in dental nursing
– Experience across both reception and clinical dentistry
– Supportive and friendly teams across both practices
– A varied role with opportunities to develop your skills and experience within dentistry

If you are enthusiastic, hardworking and looking for an opportunity to start or develop a career within dentistry, we would love to hear from you.

**To apply, please submit your CV.**

Pay: From £12.71 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 42.0 per week

Work Location: In person