Trainee Dental Nurse

Forestside Dental Practice | Dibden Purlieu, New Forest | Permanent | Part-Time (31.25 Hours per Week) Looking for a role where you can learn, grow and build your career?

At Forestside Dental Practice, we understand that flexibility matters. That's why we're offering 31.25 hours per week with a flexible working pattern, giving you the opportunity to work with us to create a schedule that suits both you and the needs of the practice.

We're looking for a Trainee Dental Nurse to join our friendly and experienced team in the beautiful New Forest. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start or develop their career in dental nursing, with full support and training provided as you work towards your qualification.

You’ll learn to provide chairside support across a range of treatments, maintain high standards of infection prevention and decontamination, assist patients throughout their treatment journey, and help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the practice.

Whether you’re completely new to dental nursing or already have some experience in a healthcare or patient-facing environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Nestled on the edge of the beautiful New Forest, Forestside Dental Practice has proudly served the Dibden Purlieu community for over 26 years. We’ve built a strong reputation for providing high-quality dental care, supported by a team that genuinely enjoys working together.

The practice is conveniently located close to the town centre and directly opposite the train station, making it easily accessible by both public transport and car. While there is no on‑site parking, there are a range of nearby parking options, making commuting straightforward for the team.

Our purpose‑built, fully refurbished practice features:

• Three fully equipped surgeries.
• Dedicated CBCT suite and decontamination room.
• Spacious reception, waiting area and staff facilities.
• Fully digital workflow including SOE Exact, Clinipads, digital radiography, intraoral scanners, CBCT and a Zeiss microscope.
• A wide range of treatments, including implant dentistry.

You’ll be joining a highly experienced, welcoming team where collaboration and mutual support are at the heart of everything we do. Many of our colleagues have been with the practice for years, creating a stable and positive working environment where everyone is encouraged to learn, develop and succeed.

You’ll receive support from experienced dental nurses and the wider practice team throughout your training, giving you the opportunity to gain valuable hands‑on experience while working towards your dental nursing qualification.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Friendly, professional and patient‑focused.
• Keen to learn and develop a career in dental nursing.
• Organised with good communication skills.
• A proactive team player who enjoys working collaboratively.
• Reliable, enthusiastic and committed to providing excellent patient care.
• Able to work flexibly as part of the wider practice team.

Previous dental experience is not essential as full training and support will be provided.

• Competitive salary.
• Fully supported training and development towards your dental nursing qualification.
• GDC registration, indemnity and CPD fully funded once qualified/eligible.
• Paid birthday leave.
• Option to purchase up to one additional week of annual leave.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Uniform provided.
• Ongoing CPD and career development opportunities.
• Supportive and experienced team environment.
• Flexible working pattern.
• Opportunities to progress your dental nursing career within the practice.

Here at Envisage Dental we celebrate collaboration and transparency. We are proud to be an inclusive equal opportunity workplace. We have created a workforce that is reflective of our diverse patient and practice communities, that promotes positivity, and we believe this is critical to our success. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.

As part of our commitment to closing the Gender Pay Gap and ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates, we do not request or consider salary history at any stage of our recruitment process. Our compensation decisions are based on the requirements of the role, relevant skills and experience, and our commitment to fair and equitable pay.