Dental Nurse Trainee

Job Title: Dental Nurse Trainee

Location: Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire, OX25

Salary: £13.50 per hour negotiable

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

We're recruiting a Dental Nurse Trainee to join our friendly and supportive private dental practice in Upper Heyford. This position is ideal for someone who has recently enrolled on a Dental Nursing course or is planning to start one and wants to gain practical experience in a busy clinical environment.
The practice is located in Oxfordshire, serving patients across Upper Heyford, Bicester, Banbury, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, and the surrounding areas. The practice is family-run and is committed to delivering a relaxed, welcoming, and personalised experience for every patient.
We focus on delivering high-quality dentistry within a welcoming, modern, and technology-led clinical environment. The practice places strong emphasis on patient comfort, minimally invasive dentistry, preventative care, ethical treatment planning, clinical excellence, infection control, and long-term oral health.

No previous dental experience is necessary. We're looking for someone with enthusiasm, a positive attitude, and a genuine interest in patient care.

Why Join Our Practice?

We're a modern, family-run private dental practice that combines high-quality patient care with a supportive working environment. Our experienced team believes in helping trainee nurses build confidence from day one by providing guidance, mentoring and opportunities to develop new clinical skills.

You'll be working alongside experienced dentists, hygienists and specialist clinicians using modern equipment and digital technology while gaining valuable experience across a broad range of treatments.

You'll be a great fit if you are:

• Enrolled on, or intending to enrol on, a GDC approved Dental Nursing Course
• Keen to learn and build a long-term career in dentistry
• Friendly and approachable with excellent communication skills
• Reliable, organised and able to work in a busy environment
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Willing to complete the required immunisation programme for Hepatitis B

Responsibilities:

As part of the clinical team, your responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting patients throughout their visit to the practice
• Cleaning and sterilising instruments and equipment
• Working closely with colleagues across both the clinical and reception teams
• Preparing treatment rooms before patient appointments
• Maintaining excellent infection prevention and cross-contamination standards
• Assisting dentists and hygienists during a variety of dental procedures
• Helping ensure clinics run efficiently throughout the day
• Recording and updating patient information accurately

The Offer:

• Friendly and experienced clinical team
• Excellent long-term career progression within dentistry
• Continuous professional development
• Full support throughout your Dental Nursing training
• Loyalty Holiday Scheme
• Workplace pension
• The practice is located with good transport links and parking.

Ready to Apply?

If you're motivated to begin a career in dentistry and want to learn within a welcoming and professional practice, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications must be submitted through this platform only. Suitable candidates will be contacted for an initial informal discussion before being invited to attend an interview.

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.