Trainee Dental Nurse – Full Time / Immediate Start

Job Title: Trainee Dental Nurse – Full Time | Immediate Start

Location: Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1

Salary: Starting from £12.71 per hour (negotiable)

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time.

Working Hours: 8:15am–5:15pm

Start Date: Immediate
Experience Required: None

An Opportunity to Learn, Earn and Build Your Future in Dentistry. Are you ready for a new challenge? Perhaps you're exploring career opportunities, enjoy working with people or have always been interested in healthcare.

Our established dental practice in Ipswich is looking to welcome a new Trainee Dental Nurse to the team.

This position is ideal for someone who wants to enter the dental profession, develop practical skills and gain a recognised qualification while working in a real clinical environment.

Previous experience in dentistry is not required. What matters to us is finding someone dependable, enthusiastic and committed to learning.

We are particularly interested in hearing from individuals who are ready to begin working straight away.

What Makes This Opportunity Worth Considering?

Joining our team means becoming part of a respected dental practice with a long history of caring for its patients.

You can expect:

• A permanent, full-time position
• Starting pay from £12.71 per hour, negotiable
• On-the-job training and practical experience
• Support from experienced dental professionals
• The opportunity to study towards a recognised Dental Nursing qualification
• Experience working directly with patients
• The chance to develop both clinical and communication skills
• Opportunities to build a long-term career within dentistry

You will have the opportunity to put what you learn into practice every day while gradually taking on more responsibilities as your knowledge and confidence grow.

A Little About Us

For more than 40 years, our dental practice has been providing dental care to individuals and families throughout Ipswich, Suffolk.

We have developed strong relationships with our patients, many of whom have continued visiting us over several generations. Our reputation has grown through positive patient experiences, repeat visits and recommendations from friends and family.

We welcome patients from Ipswich and neighbouring communities, including Woodbridge, Martlesham, Felixstowe, Stowmarket and Bury St Edmunds, with some travelling more than 20 miles to visit our practice.

Providing consistent, high-quality patient care remains at the heart of everything we do.

We are now looking for someone who shares that commitment and would like to become part of our team.

What Does a Trainee Dental Nurse Do?

Your working day will involve a combination of patient interaction, clinical assistance and learning new skills.

With training and supervision, you will gradually become involved in:

• Supporting dentists during examinations and dental procedures
• Ensuring treatment rooms are prepared before appointments
• Organising and maintaining dental instruments and equipment
• Following appropriate hygiene, sterilisation and infection control procedures
• Assisting patients and helping them feel at ease
• Recording and updating patient information
• Helping with the smooth running of daily appointments
• Providing occasional reception and administrative support
• Developing the practical knowledge needed for your Dental Nursing qualification

You will be supported as you learn, with responsibilities appropriate to your stage of training.

Could You Be the Right Person?

We are not expecting you to arrive with dental nursing experience. Instead, we are interested in your attitude, personality and willingness to develop.

The ideal candidate will be someone who:

• Enjoys meeting and helping people
• Communicates clearly and professionally
• Takes pride in being punctual and reliable
• Has a positive and enthusiastic approach to work
• Pays attention to detail
• Can follow instructions and work well with colleagues
• Is comfortable working in a busy environment
• Takes patient confidentiality and professionalism seriously
• Wants to develop a career rather than simply find a temporary job

Eligibility and Training Requirements:

To be considered, applicants must:

• Have the legal right to work in the UK
• Be enrolled on, or willing to enrol on, a recognised Dental Nursing qualification
• Provide a Letter of Enrolment before beginning trainee clinical duties
• Be willing to be vaccinated - Hepatitis B
• Be willing to complete an Enhanced DBS check where required
• Be available for full-time employment

Interested in Joining Our Team?

We are happy to consider applicants without previous dental experience.

To apply, please send your CV and a brief cover letter telling us a little about yourself and why you would like to pursue a career in dental nursing.

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.