Trainee Dental Nurse

Together Dental LTD; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff referral schemes

Nurse banding structure

Birthday leave

Discounted dental treatment after 6 mo

Fully funded DBS checks

Employee Assistance Programme

CPD support and training

Pension enrollment after 3 months

Job summary

Together Dental Wellingborough is seeking a motivated Apprentice/Trainee Dental Nurse to start a career in dental nursing. No previous dental experience is required, though customer service or healthcare experience is advantageous.

Join a team dedicated to delivering high-quality NHS and private care. You will train toward a recognised Dental Nursing qualification while supporting clinicians and maintaining a clean, efficient practice environment.

Qualifications

• Eager to learn and develop a career in dentistry.
• Friendly, caring, and professional.
• Excellent communicators with strong organisational skills.
• Reliable, motivated, and able to work well as part of a team.
• Committed to completing a recognised Dental Nursing qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support dentists and clinicians during a wide range of dental procedures.
• Prepare and maintain treatment rooms to the highest clinical standards.
• Deliver an excellent experience for every patient.
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures.
• Sterilise and maintain dental instruments and equipment.
• Keep accurate patient records.
• Work collaboratively with the wider practice team to ensure the smooth running of the practice.

Skills

Eager to learn

Friendly and professional

Excellent communication

Strong organisational skills

Reliable and motivated

Committed to qualification

Job description

Location: Together Dental Wellingborough Salary: £12.71 Hours: (38 hours) Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 07:45-18:30, Friday 07:45-17:30 Contract: Permanent

Apprentice/Trainee Dental Nurse

Want to start your career in dental nursing?

No previous dental experience is required, although experience in customer service or healthcare is advantageous.

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Eager to learn and develop a career in dentistry.
• Friendly, caring, and professional.
• Excellent communicators with strong organisational skills.
• Reliable, motivated, and able to work well as part of a team.
• Committed to completing a recognised Dental Nursing qualification.

The Role

As part of our nursing team, you will:

• Support our dentists and clinicians during a wide range of dental procedures.
• Prepare and maintain treatment rooms to the highest clinical standards.
• Deliver an excellent experience for every patient.
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures.
• Sterilise and maintain dental instruments and equipment.
• Keep accurate patient records.
• Work collaboratively with the wider practice team to ensure the smooth running of the practice.

What We Offer

• Staff referral schemes
• Industry leading Nurse banding structure
• Birthday leave
• Discounted dental treatment after 6 months service, extended to family after 12 months
• Fully funded DBS checks
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, your mental well-being matters to us!
• CPD support and training with 24/7 access to the very best dental educators
• Support from our People Team, Finance and other support teams should you ever need it
• Auto enrolment into a pension after 3 months service
• Career mobility and progression opportunities

The Company

Together Dental is a growing group of practices led by forward thinking, caring dentists with a shared vision to provide outstanding dental care for both NHS and private patients.

We value the trust that our patients have placed in us and work hard to protect that trust. Our team are passionate about working together to deliver the best possible care in a friendly and welcoming environment