Trainee Dental Nurse

Job Title: Trainee Dental Nurse (No Experience Required) - 3 Positions Available

Location: Hoddesdon, EN11 8FN

Salary: Starting from 12.21 per hour (National Living Wage) Negotiable at interview stage

Job Type: Part-time or full-time - Permanent

Schedule: 3 or 4 days per week, including alternate Saturdays

Start Date: As soon as possible

At our modern Dental and Aesthetics Practice in Hoddesdon, we blend cutting-edge technology with a warm and friendly team to deliver outstanding patient care. We are now seeking three Trainee Dental Nurses to join our supportive and professional team.

This is an excellent opportunity to start a rewarding dental career. Full training is provided.

Why Join Us?

• Full support and training from experienced dental professionals
• Hands-on learning across a wide range of dental treatments
• Friendly, welcoming team environment
• Clear opportunities for development and progression

Practice Hours:

• Monday to Thursday, 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
• Saturday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
• Closed Sundays

Role Hours:

• Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM, including one late finish until 7:30 or 8:00 PM
• One-hour lunch break
• Saturdays, 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM (alternate Saturdays)

Salary:

• Starting from 12.21 per hour (National Living Wage) Negotiable at interview stage
• Final rate dependent on interview and suitability

About the Role:

As a Trainee Dental Nurse, you will learn all aspects of dental nursing while working closely with our clinicians. You will develop essential skills and gain valuable hands-on experience in a professional, supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting clinicians during dental and aesthetics procedures
• Preparing, maintaining, and sterilising instruments and equipment
• Supporting infection control standards throughout the practice
• Taking and developing dental radiographs (X-rays)
• Recording accurate notes and patient information
• Ensuring patients feel safe, comfortable, and well informed
• Providing oral hygiene and post-treatment advice

Requirements:

To be considered for this role, you must meet the following:

• Be enrolled or planning to enrol on the NEBDN Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing, and able to provide proof or an enrolment letter
• Hepatitis B vaccination (or willing to begin the vaccination course before starting)
• Right to work in the UK
• Valid DBS check
• Enthusiastic, motivated, and eager to learn
• Interest in aesthetics
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well within a team
• Punctual, reliable, and committed to delivering excellent patient care

About Us:

We are recognised as one of the leading practices in the area, with extensive experience supporting trainee dental nurses. Many of our trainees progress to successful long-term careers within dentistry.

How to Apply:

If you are ready to begin a meaningful and rewarding career in dental nursing and want to train within a supportive and professional environment, we encourage you to apply today. Applications must be submitted exclusively through this platform. Successful candidates will be contacted for an informal chat before scheduling an interview with the practice.

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.