Apprentice OR Trainee Dental Nurse

Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 7:45am–4:15pm| NMW

Are you looking to start a rewarding career in Dental Nursing?

We’re looking for a friendly, enthusiastic and reliable Apprentice/Trainee Dental Nurse to join our well‑established team at Ferndown Dental Practice in Dorset, conveniently located close to Bournemouth and the coast.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is keen to learn, enjoys working with people and would like to develop a long‑term career within dentistry.

You’ll receive full support and training while gaining valuable hands‑on experience working alongside experienced clinicians and Dental Nurses.

Our five‑surgery practice offers a friendly and professional environment with spacious, modern surgeries and a range of excellent equipment.

You’ll be joining an experienced and supportive team with a wide range of clinical expertise. We have a stable team and are proud of our supportive culture, with colleagues encouraged to continue developing their skills and knowledge.

Ferndown Dental Practice is centrally located in Ferndown, a large and vibrant town close to Bournemouth and the Dorset coast.

There are excellent local amenities within walking distance, including Tesco, M&S and other shops and cafés, making it easy to grab lunch or run errands during your break.

There are also good public transport links, primarily by bus, and free on‑site parking is available for colleagues.

As an Apprentice OR Trainee Dental Nurse, you’ll learn all aspects of Dental Nursing while gaining practical experience in a busy and supportive dental practice.

You’ll work alongside experienced clinicians and nurses, developing the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to become a qualified Dental Nurse.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Learning to provide effective chairside support to clinicians
• Preparing and maintaining dental surgeries
• Welcoming and supporting patients throughout their appointments
• Learning and maintaining excellent infection prevention and control standards
• Learning decontamination and instrument processing procedures
• Supporting clinicians with a variety of treatments
• Helping maintain a smooth and efficient clinical workflow
• Working closely with clinicians, nurses and the wider practice team
• Developing your knowledge of dental equipment, instruments and materials
• Working towards the knowledge and skills required to become a qualified Dental Nurse

As you progress through your training, you’ll gradually take on more responsibility and become increasingly confident in your role.

Monday - Friday: 7:45am–4:15pm (1-hour unpaid lunch break)

What We Offer

• Opportunity to gain a recognised Dental Nursing qualification
• Full training and support throughout your development
• Learn from an experienced and supportive team
• Hands‑on experience across general and specialist dentistry
• Established and stable practice with low staff turnover
• Modern, spacious and fully air‑conditioned surgeries
• Free on‑site parking
• Birthday day off
• 4 weeks' holiday plus bank holidays, pro rata
• Opportunities to develop your skills and build a long‑term career
• Occasional ‘Star Team Player’ recognition for colleagues who go above and beyond

You don’t need previous dental experience we’re looking for someone with the right attitude, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

You’ll ideally be:

• Friendly, approachable and caring
• Reliable and well organised
• A good communicator
• Comfortable working as part of a team
• Professional and committed to providing excellent patient care
• Enthusiastic about learning new skills
• Keen to build a long‑term career in Dental Nursing
• Able to follow instructions and work…