Start Your Career in Dentistry – No Experience Needed Position: Trainee Dental Nurse Assistant Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Location: Easily accessible with excellent transport links Working Days: Monday to Saturday (rotational) Are you looking for a rewarding, hands-on role in healthcare? Ready to train, learn and grow in a supportive dental team? This could be the opportunity for you. We are a friendly, modern dental practice offering both NHS and private care, including general, cosmetic and orthodontic treatments. We're proud to deliver top-quality care in a welcoming, patient-focused environment – and now we're looking for a new team member to join us as a Trainee Dental Nurse Assistant. What You’ll Do: Support the dental team during procedures Welcome and reassure patients throughout their visit Help with record-keeping and appointments Keep treatment areas clean and stocked Learn essential dental knowledge and skills through hands-on experience What We’re Looking For: - A positive attitude and eagerness to learn - Good English communication skills - Ability to follow clear instructions and protocols - Basic computer skills - Friendly, professional and reliable - Fluent in any Eastern European language? That’s a big plus - Right to work in the UK is essential - Enrolled or soon to be enrolled on a GDC approved dental course What You’ll Get: - Full training – no experience needed - All uniforms and PPE provided - Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - Holiday and Pension scheme - Regular reviews and support to grow your career Ready to kick-start your dental career today? Apply now – we’re interviewing as soon as possible and would love to hear from enthusiastic, caring individuals like you.
About the Role We are seeking a compassionate, reliable, and adaptable Personal Care Assistant to support an elderly disabled female living with Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis. This is a direct employment role (not through an agency) providing personalised, one-to-one care within a private home setting. The pay rate is £15.00 per hour, and the core working hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. You will also need to be flexible to cover weekday shifts as required, particularly to cover staff sickness or annual leave. You will assist with a variety of personal, medical, domestic, and social care tasks to help the individual maintain independence, dignity, and a high quality of life in accordance with their personalised care plan. Collaboration with family members and other carers will be an important part of the role. Employment is subject to satisfactory references, a probation period, right to work verification, DBS check, health assessment, and successful completion of the required training programme. Key Responsibilities - Provide personal care including washing, dressing, incontinence care (catheter), PEG feeding (Pump and Bolus), and medication administration - Maintain a clean, hygienic environment: cleaning, laundry, equipment sanitation, and managing household supplies - Offer companionship and emotional support, and assist with social visits or outings - Accurately complete care records and medication reports; respond to health concerns or emergencies - Safely perform manual handling tasks using appropriate equipment (hoists, wheelchairs, slide sheets) - Work both independently and as part of a small care team, with flexibility to cover additional shifts and public holidays - Participate in ongoing training, development, and supervision, and undergo Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and health assessment checks as appropriate. Person Specification (Essential Criteria) - Fluent in spoken and written English - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Intermediate IT skills (including Microsoft Word and Excel) - Reliable, flexible, and trustworthy, with strong initiative - Proven ability to follow instructions and adapt to change - Capable of working both independently and in a team - Excellent organisational and multitasking skills - Commitment to confidentiality and safeguarding practices (Desirable Criteria) - First Aid qualification (or willingness to obtain one) - Prior experience in care, support work, or social work - Full UK driving licence - Resides locally or within reasonable travel distance
Job Summary: We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) to join our team at a reputable nursing home in the UK. The ideal candidate will deliver high-quality, person-centred care and support to residents living with mental health conditions, including dementia, depression, schizophrenia, and other psychiatric disorders. Key Responsibilities: Provide mental health nursing care and support to residents in accordance with NMC standards. Conduct thorough mental health assessments, risk assessments, and develop tailored care plans. Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately. Support residents with behavioural and emotional needs using therapeutic interventions. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams including GPs, psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers. Promote mental well-being and independence among residents. Monitor and document residents' progress, updating care plans accordingly. Ensure compliance with safeguarding procedures and CQC regulations. Provide guidance and supervision to care assistants and junior staff. Participate in training, audits, and quality improvement initiatives. Requirements: Valid NMC registration as a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN). Previous experience in a care home, psychiatric hospital, or community mental health setting is preferred. Strong understanding of mental health conditions and related care approaches. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to remain calm and compassionate under pressure. Knowledge of CQC standards and care planning documentation. Desirable: Training in MAPA/PMVA or similar de-escalation techniques. Experience working with dementia or older adults with complex mental health needs. Knowledge of safeguarding, MCA, and DoLS regulations. What We Offer: Competitive salary and paid breaks Ongoing training and development opportunities Supportive working environment Pension scheme Free DBS check and uniform Opportunities for career progression