Job Description
Job Title: Trainee Dental Nurse (Full-Time)
Location: Paddington, London (W2 1QN)
Salary: Starting at 14 per hour
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Opening hours - Monday to Friday 9:00am - 6:00pm
This is an excellent opportunity to begin your career as a Trainee Dental Nurse within a modern private dental practice in Central London.
Whether you're already enrolled on a recognised dental nursing course or planning to start one, you'll gain valuable hands-on clinical experience while working alongside an experienced and supportive dental team.
If you're enthusiastic, reliable and eager to build a long-term career in healthcare, we'd love to hear from you.
Why You'll Love This Opportunity:
- Full-time permanent position
- Learn from experienced dental professionals
- Modern, well-equipped private practice
- Gain practical experience across multiple areas of dentistry
- Supportive and friendly working environment
- Excellent career progression opportunities
- Fantastic Central London location with outstanding transport links
What You'll Experience:
No two days are the same. During your training you'll gain experience assisting with:
- General dentistry
- Cosmetic dentistry
- Dental implants
- Invisalign and orthodontics
- Children's dentistry
- Dental hygiene
- Restorative dentistry
- Preventative dentistry
- Emergency dental care
- Cross-infection control
- Patient care and communication
This varied role provides an excellent foundation for becoming a qualified Dental Nurse.
Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
- Preparing treatment rooms before each appointment.
- Assisting dentists during a wide range of clinical procedures.
- Sterilising and maintaining instruments and equipment.
- Supporting patient comfort throughout their appointments.
- Maintaining accurate clinical records.
- Following infection prevention and health and safety procedures.
- Working closely with the wider dental team.
- Continuously developing your knowledge and clinical skills.
About the Practice:
You'll be joining a busy, modern private dental practice located in the heart of Paddington.
The practice provides high-quality care for adults and children and offers a wide variety of treatments including general, cosmetic, restorative and implant dentistry, orthodontics, hygiene services and preventative care.
This diverse clinical environment allows trainee dental nurses to build confidence and experience across many aspects of modern dentistry.
What We're Looking For:
We're looking for someone who is:
- Friendly and professional
- Eager to learn
- Well organised with good attention to detail
- Passionate about patient care
- Enrolled on, or intending to enrol on, a recognised Dental Nursing qualification
- Eligible to work in the UK
- In possession of a National Insurance number
- Vaccinated against Hepatitis B or willing to undergo immunisation
Easy to Get To:
The practice is within walking distance of Paddington Station, offering excellent transport connections via the Bakerloo, Circle, District, Hammersmith & City and Elizabeth lines, together with National Rail services. Numerous local bus routes also serve the area.
Apply Today:
If you're ready to start an exciting career in dentistry, we'd love to hear from you.
Please apply through Indeed. If you're shortlisted, a member of our recruitment team will contact you for an informal discussion before arranging 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.
