Trainee Dental Nurse

About the Role

Haverhill Dental Practice and Cosmetic Centre are looking to recruit a trainee/apprentice dental nurse to join their team on a full time basis. Hours will be Monday - Friday, 8.45am - 5.30pm and you will need to work once a month on a Saturday 9.00am - 2.00pm.

This role will provide efficient and reliable chair-side support to clinicians while ensuring high standards of patient care, confidentiality, and GDPR compliance.

Day-to-day duties may include:

• Welcoming patients and assisting with appointment scheduling
• Handling basic patient enquiries professionally and appropriately
• Preparing surgeries, sterilising instruments, and maintaining infection control to CQC standards
• Assisting clinicians during treatments and accurately updating patient records in line with GDPR
• Supporting patients’ comfort, reassurance, and overall dental experience
• Monitoring and managing stock, equipment, and surgery readiness
• Maintaining clean, safe, and fully equipped clinical areas
• Upholding patient privacy, dignity, and confidentiality at all times
• Collaborating with dentists and the wider team to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality care

You will be supported and work towards a Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing offered by our apprenticeship partner.

This role is perfect for someone with a caring nature, excellent communication skills, and a strong desire to learn.

• A positive, proactive, and professional attitude
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• A willingness to learn and commitment to training
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• No previous dental experience required – full training provided

We are a friendly, inclusive practice based in Haverhill close to Cambridge, offering mixed NHS and private treatments. You will be joining a multidisciplinary team of hygienists, therapists, dentists focussed on patient care.

We offer:

• Fully equipped and modern surgeries
• Digital x-rays
• Fully computerised with Carestream
• Friendly and supportive team
• Rotary Endo

The dental sector offers clear progression routes, recognised qualifications, and ongoing professional development to support your long-term career goals. A career in dental nursing can grow in many rewarding directions.

With experience, you could progress into roles such as Senior Dental Nurse, Lead Nurse, Treatment Coordinator, or Practice Manager. With further training, you could develop into a Dental Hygienist or Dental Therapist, delivering preventative, restorative, and routine treatments to patients. You could also specialise as an Orthodontic Therapist, working with dental professionals to improve the alignment and appearance of patients’ teeth.

Please note this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.