Trainee Dental Nurse

Job Title: Trainee Dental Nurse

Location: Hereford, HR4 9AR

Salary: £14.50 - £14.90 per hour

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent - 1 Vacancy.

Hours: Monday to Friday 8am-5:30pm (specific hours to be confirmed during interview)

Join a Practice That Puts People First.

Located in the heart of Hereford city centre, our private dental practice offers a broad range of treatments, including general dentistry, implants, orthodontics, and cosmetic care - all delivered with expertise, compassion, and professionalism.

We are proud to foster a friendly, supportive atmosphere where both patients and team members feel genuinely cared for.

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic Trainee Dental Nurse to join our dedicated team. Whether you're just beginning your journey in dentistry or looking to develop your skills further, we provide full training and ongoing support towards gaining a recognised dental nursing qualification.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Providing chairside support to dentists across a range of treatments and procedures
• Preparing, disinfecting, and managing instruments to ensure smooth clinical operations
• Offering reassurance and support to patients before, during, and after their appointments
• Upholding rigorous infection control measures and maintaining a clean, safe clinical environment
• Accurately updating and managing patient information using digital record-keeping systems

What We're Looking For:

We're seeking someone who is:

• Friendly, compassionate, and confident in communicating with both patients and colleagues
• Eager to learn, dependable, and takes pride in delivering high standards of care
• Comfortable using basic IT systems for scheduling and maintaining patient records
• Either already enrolled on, or planning to begin, an accredited dental nursing course (e.g. NEBDN Diploma)
• Reliable and punctual, with a strong sense of responsibility and teamwork
• Eligible to work in the UK

What We Offer:

• Structured training with mentorship from experienced dental professionals
• A positive and supportive working environment
• Access to employee benefits (details to be discussed at interview)
• Career development opportunities within a well-established private practice
• Hereford Railway Station within walking distance and buses

All applications must be submitted exclusively through this platform. Applications submitted through other channels will not be considered. If your application progresses successfully, our dental specialist recruiters will contact you to arrange an informal chat about the role and requirements before scheduling an interview directly 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.