Dental Nurse (qualified Or Trainee)

Willows Dentistry; Hereford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern dentistry practice in Hereford is looking for a Qualified Dental Nurse or Trainee Dental Nurse to join their caring, patient-focused team. Responsibilities include providing chairside support, maintaining clinical areas, assisting patients, and ensuring infection control standards. The practice offers a supportive environment, training opportunities, and staff discounts. Both full-time and part-time positions available, with additional perks like paid GDC registration and a special birthday day off.

Benefits

Paid GDC registration

Additional paid day off for your birthday

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Qualified Dental Nurses must follow GDC and BADN standards.
• Trainee Dental Nurses are expected to work towards a recognized qualification.
• Both roles require skills in patient support and clinical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality chairside support in line with standards.
• Prepare and maintain clinical areas and instruments.
• Assist with dental charting and patient support.

Skills

Chairside support

Infection prevention and control

Communication skills

Record keeping

Job description

Willows Dentistry is a warm, modern and patient-focused practice committed to delivering excellent clinical care and an exceptional patient experience. We are looking for a Qualified Dental Nurse or Trainee Dental Nurse to join our friendly, supportive team.

Responsibilities (Qualified):

• Provide high-quality chairside support in line with GDC and BADN standards
• Prepare and maintain clinical areas, instruments and equipment
• Carry out infection prevention and control procedures
• Assist with dental charting, record keeping and radiography tasks
• Support and reassure patients throughout their visit
• Assist with supervising trainee dental nurses
• Help with reception and administrative duties
• Maintain confidentiality and follow practice policies
• Monitor stock, process lab work and report equipment issues
• Attend CPD, practice meetings and annual medical emergency training

Responsibilities (Trainee):

• Provide chairside support under supervision of a named GDC registrant
• Work towards a recognised dental nursing qualification
• Keep accurate training records
• Learn decontamination procedures, equipment use and dental material handling
• Support patients by updating medical histories, escorting them and offering reassurance
• Assist with reception duties including calls, appointment booking and payments
• Attend all required training sessions and practice meetings

Why Join Us:

• Supportive team environment
• Modern, well-equipped practice
• Training and development opportunities
• A caring culture built on communication and clinical excellence

Paid GDC registration (for qualified nurses)

Additional paid day off for your birthday

Staff discounts

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Work Location: In person