Trainee Dental Nurse

Henry Schein; Alfreton CP; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established NHS dental practice in Alfreton is seeking a Trainee Dental Nurse to join their supportive and caring team. This position offers part-time or full-time options, with opportunities for skill development beyond chair-side assistance. Ideal candidates should be enthusiastic, patient-oriented, and reliable. Experience in chair-side duties is required.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

28 days paid leave (pro rata)

Opportunities for skills development

Qualifications

• Some chair-side experience required.
• Gentle demeanor and ability to build long-term patient trust.
• Enthusiasm and care for patients.

Responsibilities

• Join a supportive dental team in a mixed practice.
• Support chair-side assistance and patient care.
• Engage in skill development and staff training.

Skills

Enthusiastic and motivated

Reliability

Patient trust building

Organizational skills

Efficiency

Job description

Trainee Dental Nurse – Alfreton

Would you like to join a supportive, caring dental team where nurses are truly valued and encouraged to grow? We are a well‑established NHS practice (with a strong private offering) in Alfreton, and due to expansion we are looking for a Trainee dental nurse to join our friendly team.

To work: Full‑time or Part‑time
Starting mid November 2025
Pay: dependent on experience and discussed at an interview stage
Experience: some chair‑side experience required

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rate, based on experience and qualifications
• 28 days paid leave (pro rata)
• Hours: 8:30am – 5:30pm (1 hour unpaid lunch)
• Opportunities to develop skills beyond chair‑side assistance, including patient care, equipment testing, compliance, and surgery organisation
• A friendly, professional team where reliability and patient focus are valued

About you

• Enthusiastic, motivated, and caring
• Gentle and able to build long‑term patient trust
• Reliable, organised, and efficient

Practice Information

• Mixed practice, 3 surgeries, one of them is with a foundation dentist
• Exact (SOE) software in place
• Digital x‑rays, iTero Lumina (latest!), air conditioning in surgeries

• Principal Dentist has been working there for over 10 years
• Experienced and supportive team
• Dental practice is family orientated