Trainee Dental Nurse

Envisage Dental | Certified B Corp™ | Redefining Group Dentistry; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Mentoring and career development

Paid birthday leave

Contributory pension scheme

Uniform provided

Discounted dental treatment

On-site parking

Job summary

Envisage Dental Basingstoke is seeking a Trainee Dental Nurse to join our friendly private practice. You will be supported by experienced clinicians and dental nurses as you gain hands-on experience and work towards your qualification in a welcoming environment.

You will learn chairside skills, assist with a variety of treatments, and contribute to high standards of patient care in a busy private setting. This full-time role offers mentoring, development opportunities, and on-site parking.

Qualifications

• Enrolled on an accredited Dental Nursing course (essential).
• Previous experience working within a dental practice (essential).
• Passionate about delivering excellent patient care.
• Friendly, professional and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Chairside assistance across a wide range of dental procedures.
• Supporting hygiene appointments, including EMS equipment responsibilities.
• Preparing and maintaining clinical environments.
• Following infection prevention and control procedures.
• Assisting with decontamination and instrument processing.
• Ensuring compliance with CQC and regulatory requirements.
• Supporting patients throughout their treatment journey.
• Helping ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the practice.

Education

Dental Nursing course

Job description

Envisage Dental | Basingstoke | Full-Time | Supportive Training & Career Development

Build Your Career with a Practice That Invests in You

Envisage Dental | Basingstoke | Full-Time | Supportive Training & Career Development Build Your Career with a Practice That Invests in You Are you already enrolled on an accredited Dental Nursing course and looking for a practice where you can continue your training, build your confidence and develop your clinical skills? We'd love to hear from you.

Join our friendly, well-established team at Envisage Dental Basingstoke, where you'll receive ongoing support from experienced clinicians and dental nurses who are committed to helping you succeed. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable hands‑on experience in a busy private practice while working towards your qualification in a welcoming and encouraging environment.

Throughout your training, you'll learn from an experienced clinical team, develop your chairside skills, gain exposure to a wide range of treatments and build a strong foundation for a rewarding career in dental nursing.

About The Practice

Envisage Dental Basingstoke is a modern five-surgery private practice with a long-standing reputation for delivering exceptional patient care and clinical excellence. We provide a broad range of treatments in a well‑equipped practice, including hygiene services supported by EMS technology, giving you exposure to a variety of clinical procedures throughout your training.

The practice is conveniently located with on‑site parking, as well as additional parking just a five‑minute walk away, making your commute as easy as possible.

The Role

As a Trainee Dental Nurse, you'll support our clinicians in delivering safe, high-quality patient care while developing the knowledge and practical skills required to achieve your qualification.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Chairside assistance across a wide range of dental procedures.
• Supporting hygiene appointments, including working with EMS equipment.
• Preparing and maintaining clinical environments.
• Following infection prevention and control procedures.
• Assisting with decontamination and instrument processing.
• Ensuring compliance with CQC and regulatory requirements.
• Supporting patients throughout their treatment journey.
• Helping ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the practice.

Working Pattern

This is a full‑time, permanent position, working 42.5 hours per week.

• Monday to Friday: 7:45am - 5:15pm
• 1-hour unpaid lunch break each day

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate, dependent on experience.
• A supportive and experienced team committed to helping you complete your qualification.
• Hands‑on learning across a wide range of dental treatments in a busy private practice.
• Ongoing mentoring and career development opportunities.
• Paid birthday leave.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Option to purchase additional annual leave.
• Employee referral scheme.
• Uniform provided.
• Discounted dental treatment (at the discretion of the practice).
• Convenient on‑site parking and additional parking within a five‑minute walk.

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Already enrolled on an accredited Dental Nursing course (essential).
• Able to demonstrate previous experience working within a dental practice (essential).
• Passionate about delivering excellent patient care.
• Friendly, professional and eager to learn.
• Organised with excellent communication skills.
• A positive team player with a strong work ethic.

Ready to Join Us?

If you're looking for a practice that will support your development, invest in your future and help you become a confident, qualified Dental Nurse, we'd love to hear from you.

he Envisage Dental Group is certified B-Corp, we celebrate collaboration and transparency. We are proud to be an inclusive, equal‑opportunity workplace. We have created a workforce that reflects our diverse patient and practice communities, promotes positivity, and supports our continued success.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.

As part of our commitment to closing the Gender Pay Gap and ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates, we do not request or consider salary history at any stage of our recruitment process. Our compensation decisions are based on the requirements of the role, relevant skills and experience, and our commitment to fair and equitable pay.