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 BResponsibilities:

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 accuratelyThe 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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed