Trainee Dental Nurse

NLDC LTD; Sandford-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dental clinic is seeking a Trainee Dental Nurse to join their friendly team in Winscombe. This full-time position offers structured training and mentorship, allowing individuals to begin a rewarding career in dentistry. Key responsibilities include preparing treatment rooms, assisting during dental procedures, and educating patients on oral hygiene. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, reliable, and must be eligible to work in the UK, enrolled or planning to enroll in a GDC-approved training course.

Benefits

Full mentorship and structured training

Pension and wellness programme

Opportunities for career progression

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the UK.
• Seeking someone enthusiastic, reliable, and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Preparing treatment rooms and sterilising dental instruments.
• Assisting clinicians during patient care and dental procedures.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and patient notes.
• Educating patients on oral hygiene and aftercare.
• Adhering to infection control and cross-contamination standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic IT skills

Enthusiasm

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Education

Enrolled on a GDC-approved Dental Nurse training course

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Trainee Dental Nurse

Location: Winscombe, BS25 1HD

Salary: Starting from £13.40

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm

About Us:

We are a well-established mixed dental clinic based in Winscombe, North Somerset, committed to providing a calm, supportive, and respectful experience for every patient. Our approach is centred on listening carefully to individual needs and values, ensuring patients feel comfortable, informed, and confident in the care they receive.

Our team works collaboratively to create a welcoming environment where patients feel at ease from their first visit onwards. We believe strongly in the connection between oral health and overall wellbeing, and we take time to help patients understand how the two influence each other.

The clinic is modern, fully digitalised, and equipped with advanced dental software and state-of-the-art equipment. Our experienced clinicians deliver high standards across general dentistry and dental therapy, with patient comfort and long-term oral health at the heart of everything we do.

The Role

We are seeking a full-time Trainee Dental Nurse to join our friendly and professional team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin a long-term career in dentistry within a supportive training environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing treatment rooms and sterilising dental instruments
• Assisting clinicians during patient care and dental procedures
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and patient notes
• Educating patients on oral hygiene and aftercare
• Adhering to infection control and cross-contamination standards

About You

• Enthusiastic, reliable, and eager to learn
• Good communication and basic IT skills
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Enrolled on, or planning to enrol on, a GDC-approved Dental Nurse training course

Benefits

• Full mentorship and structured training
• Pension and wellness programme
• Genuine opportunities for career progression
• Supportive and professional working environment

Apply Today

Take the first step towards a fulfilling career in dentistry and apply today.

Applications must be submitted via this platform only.

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