Trainee Dental Nurse (Part-Time)

Job Title: Trainee Dental Nurse (Part-Time)

Location:St Albans, Hertfordshire AL3 5BG

Salary:From £14.20 per hour

Job Type:Permanent, Part-Time

Opening Hours: 9:00am – 7:00pm

Looking for a Career in Dentistry?

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to gain practical experience within a busy private dental practice while working towards a recognised Dental Nursing qualification.

You will become part of a friendly and experienced team where learning, development, and patient care are valued. Whether you are just starting your dental nursing journey or are already enrolled on a training course, this role offers the chance to develop valuable clinical and professional skills in a supportive environment.

About the Practice:

Based in St Albans, our private dental practice provides a wide range of treatments designed to help patients achieve and maintain excellent oral health. We combine modern dentistry with a personalised approach, ensuring every patient receives attentive care and a positive experience.

Services offered include routine and preventative dentistry, cosmetic treatments, Invisalign, dental implants, orthodontics, veneers, crowns and bridges, teeth whitening, facial aesthetics, and hygiene therapy.

Our team is committed to delivering exceptional standards of care while maintaining a welcoming and professional atmosphere for both patients and staff.

What You'll Be Doing:

As a Trainee Dental Nurse, you'll play an important role in supporting clinicians and ensuring patients receive outstanding care throughout their appointments.

Your duties will include:

• Supporting patients before, during, and after treatment
• Maintaining accurate patient records and documentation
• Assisting dentists during a variety of treatments and procedures
• Following infection prevention and health and safety procedures
• Preparing treatment rooms before appointments
• Helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the practice
• Sterilising and maintaining dental instruments and equipment

About You:

We're looking for someone who is:

• Reliable with excellent time management skills
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Passionate about developing a career in dentistry
• Competent using basic IT systems
• Friendly, approachable, and professional
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Confident communicating with patients and colleagues
• Vaccinated against Hepatitis B, or willing to complete the required immunisation programme
• Enrolled on, or intending to enrol on, an approved Dental Nursing course

What We Offer:

• Structured support throughout your dental nursing training
• Exposure to a broad range of private dental treatments
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced dental professionals
• Ongoing learning and professional development
• Friendly and supportive team culture
• Modern clinical environment
• Long-term career progression opportunities within dentistry
• Convenient location with excellent transport links and accessibility from surrounding Hertfordshire areas

Apply Today.

If you are motivated to build a rewarding career in dentistry and would like to gain valuable experience within a well-established private practice, we encourage you to apply.

Applications must be submitted through this platform only. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial conversation before being invited to 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.