Trainee Dental Nurse

NLDC; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holiday entitlement

Workplace pension scheme

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

NLDC in Hemel Hempstead seeks a Trainee Dental Nurse to support a multidisciplinary team of 40+ specialists and learn through guided training in our clinic offering Aesthetic Dentistry, Imaging, Health & Wellbeing, and Medical Services.

You will train under experienced professionals, gain hands-on practice, and progress toward a formal dental nursing qualification in a supportive, professional environment.

Qualifications

• Enrolled or planning to enrol in an approved dental nurse course (proof required).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable, professional, and committed to high standards of patient care.
• Attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, clean, and sterilise instruments and equipment following infection control standards.
• Maintain a clean, tidy, and well-stocked surgery.
• Handle dental materials and mix as required for treatments.
• Follow strict cross-infection control and health & safety protocols.
• Support the dental team with administrative tasks as needed.
• Attend training sessions and complete coursework for the dental nursing qualification.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Education

Dental nurse course enrollment planned

Job description

Join a leading private healthcare provider, committed to delivering high-quality medical, dental, and paramedical care. We are seeking a passionate Trainee Dental Nurse to contribute to our multidisciplinary team of over 40 specialists, including dentists, surgeons, radiologists, and health practitioners.

You will receive guidance from experienced specialists throughout your training in our clinic, which offers services in Aesthetic Dentistry, Imaging, Health & Wellbeing, and Medical Services.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, clean, and sterilise instruments and equipment following infection control standards.
• Maintain a clean, tidy, and well-stocked surgery.
• Handle dental materials and mix as required for treatments.
• Follow strict cross-infection control and health & safety protocols.
• Support the dental team with administrative tasks as needed.
• Attend training sessions and complete coursework for the dental nursing qualification.

Skills & Requirements

• Enrolled or planning to enrol in an approved dental nurse course (proof required).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable, professional, and committed to high standards of patient care.
• Attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Work Schedule

This is a permanent, part-time position, offering 20 hours per week with the potential to increase to 30 hours per week. Your typical rota will include:

• Wednesday morning/afternoon
• Thursday
• Friday
• Every other Saturday

Occasional additional hours may be available on Monday afternoons and Tuesdays when our orthodontist is present (once or twice per month). Our clinic operates Monday to Friday, 8:00 am–8:00 pm, and Saturday, 8:00 am–2:00 pm.

Benefits

• Paid holiday entitlement.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Career progression opportunities.

Join our team and start your journey in a supportive, professional environment where you can develop your skills and make a real difference to patients’ lives.