Trainee Dental Nurse (Full-Time / Part-Time)

  • NLDC LTD
  • Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
  • Mar 25, 2026
Full time Healthcare & Medical

Job Description

Job Title: Trainee Dental Nurse (Full-Time / Part-Time)

Location: Cheltenham, GL50 1HX

Salary: From 12.44 per hour (increases with experience)

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time and Part-time opportunities available

Begin Your Career in a Modern Private Dental Practice.

Looking to start a career in dentistry? We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Dental Nurse to join a forward-thinking, private dental practice in Cheltenham.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about patient care, eager to learn, and ready to build a long-term career in a supportive and professional environment.

About Us:

We are part of a growing group of modern private dental practices, committed to delivering exceptional patient experiences and high-quality clinical care.

Our Cheltenham clinic has been designed to offer a calm, comfortable, and welcoming environment where both patients and team members feel valued. We take pride in doing dentistry differently, focusing on personalised care, longer appointment times, and building strong relationships with our patients.

Using advanced technology, including digital 3D scanning, we are able to show patients their oral health in real time and provide clear, tailored treatment plans. Our approach combines innovation with a strong emphasis on comfort, helping even the most nervous patients feel at ease.

We offer a wide range of treatments, from general and preventative dentistry to cosmetic procedures, all delivered in a relaxed, high-end setting. Our goal is simple, to make visiting the dentist a positive experience rather than something to avoid.

Working Hours:

  • Monday: 8:00am to 7:00pm
  • Tuesday: 8:00am to 6:00pm
  • Wednesday to Friday: 8:00am to 5:00pm

(Flexible full-time and part-time positions available)

Role Overview:

  • Assisting dentists during a variety of treatments
  • Cleaning and sterilising instruments and equipment
  • Providing excellent patient care and support throughout appointments

Skills and Requirements:

  • Strong communication skills and a friendly, professional manner
  • Enthusiastic, reliable, and keen to learn
  • Basic IT skills
  • Enrolled on, or planning to enrol on, the NEBDN Dental Nursing course
  • Vaccinated against Hepatitis B (or at least first dose received)

What We Offer:

  • Paid holiday entitlement
  • Workplace pension scheme
  • Supportive team environment within a growing organisation
  • Career progression opportunities as you qualify and gain experience
  • Exposure to modern dentistry and advanced technology

Apply Today.

If you are looking to start a rewarding career in dentistry within a modern, patient-focused practice, we would love to hear from you.

Applications must be submitted exclusively through this platform. Successful candidates will be contacted for an informal chat before being invited to 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.