Trainee Dental Nurse

NLDC LTD; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay £14/hr

Training & support

NHS & private experience

Career progression

PPE provided

Pension & benefits

Job summary

NLDC LTD is recruiting a Trainee Dental Nurse for a busy Birmingham City Centre practice. No prior dental experience required; full training will be provided and you will learn NHS and private treatments while supporting dentists and hygienists.

You will prepare rooms, sterilise equipment, maintain records, and develop infection control understanding through on-the-job supervision. A long-term healthcare career starts here with strong teamwork and customer care.

Qualifications

• No prior dental experience required.
• Willing to enrol on NEBDN Dental Nursing course and develop a long-term healthcare career.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists and hygienists during treatments.
• Prepare clinical rooms and sterilise equipment.
• Maintain patient records and manage supplies.

Skills

Good English communication

Organised

Teamwork

Education

NEBDN Dental Nursing course enrollment

Job description

Job Title: Trainee Dental Nurse

Location: Birmingham City Centre, B2

Salary: From £14.00 per hour (reviewed at interview)

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Experience: No previous dental experience required

Join a Practice That Puts People First. For over 60 years, our Birmingham dental practice has been helping patients feel confident about their smiles. Offering both NHS and private dentistry, we have built a welcoming environment where patient care, teamwork and professional standards are at the heart of what we do.

We are now looking for a Trainee Dental Nurse to join our friendly, experienced team.

New to dentistry? That's absolutely fine! We welcome applications from people with no previous experience who are interested in learning a new profession and developing a long-term career in healthcare. Whether you're changing careers, entering the workplace or already studying Dental Nursing, this could be an excellent opportunity.

What We Can Offer You:

• Starting pay of £14.00 per hour, reviewed at interview
• Full training and ongoing support
• Experience across NHS and private dental treatments
• Opportunities to gain professional qualifications and progress your career
• Uniform and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided
• Employer pension contributions
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Health cover benefits
• Supportive and experienced colleagues
• Central Birmingham location with convenient public transport links

Your Role Within the Team:

You will play an important part in ensuring patients receive excellent care while helping the practice run efficiently.

Your daily activities will involve assisting dentists and hygienists during treatments, preparing clinical rooms, sterilising equipment, maintaining patient records, managing supplies and supporting patients throughout their visits.

You will also develop an understanding of infection control, dental procedures and clinical responsibilities through practical workplace training and supervision.

What Matters to Us:

We value personality, reliability and a willingness to learn just as much as previous experience.

We would love to hear from applicants who are approachable, organised, professional and enjoy working with people.

Good English communication skills, attention to detail and a positive attitude towards teamwork are important.

To work as a Trainee Dental Nurse, you will also need:

• Vaccinated - Hepatitis B
• The legal right to work in the UK
• To be enrolled on, or willing to enrol on, an appropriate NEBDN Dental Nursing course (Provide proof of Letter of Enrolment)

Working Location and Hours:

Birmingham City Centre, B2

Our practice opening hours are:

• Monday to Friday: 9:00am-6:00pm
• Saturday: Half day

This is a full-time position, with the working schedule confirmed during the interview process.

Candidates Consideration:

Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of: Trainee Dentist Assistant, Trainee Dental Assistant, Trainee Dental Nurse, will also be considered for this role

Further Process:

Suitable applicants will be contacted for an initial informal conversation before being invited to attend an interview at the practice.