Trainee Dental Nurse

  • NLDC LTD
  • Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
  • Jul 24, 2025
Full time Healthcare & Medical

Job Description

Job Title: Trainee Dental Nurse

Location: Peterborough, PE3 8DT

Salary: 13.00 per hour (Appraisals available based on experience and training progress)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent (One position available)

Practice Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 17:00 (rota to be discussed)

Begin Your Dental Nursing Career in a Supportive, Modern Practice

Are you looking to start a meaningful and rewarding career in healthcare? We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Trainee Dental Nurse to join our well-established team in Peterborough. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience and work towards your dental nursing qualification in a nurturing, professional setting.

About the Practice:

With over 15 years of dedicated service to the Peterborough community, our family-focused practice delivers high-quality NHS and private dental care. Our experienced team offers a full range of treatments including routine check-ups, hygiene appointments, restorative dentistry, cosmetic services, Invisalign, and dental implants.

We pride ourselves on a patient-first approach, investing in the latest clinical advancements and ongoing staff development. From your first day, you'll be part of a friendly and welcoming team that values quality care, teamwork, and professional growth.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Supporting the dentist during clinical procedures by preparing instruments and materials
  • Assisting patients before, during and after their treatments
  • Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and infection control throughout the clinical areas
  • Accurately recording patient details and treatment information
  • Taking and developing dental X-rays (under supervision)
  • Educating patients about oral hygiene and post-treatment care
  • Carrying out daily, weekly and monthly surgery checks and logs

What We're Looking For:

  • Friendly, approachable and professional attitude
  • Excellent communication and time management skills
  • Previous customer service experience is desirable
  • Reliable, punctual and well-organised
  • Willing to enrol or already enrolled on a GDC-approved dental nursing course (proof of enrolment required)
  • Proof of hepatitis B vaccination and enhanced DBS

What We Offer:

  • 13.00 per hour, with regular appraisals linked to progress and experience
  • Supportive management and experienced clinicians to guide you through your training
  • Uniform provided
  • Opportunities for professional development and long-term growth within the practice
  • Use of a modern dental software system
  • Regular team-building and social events
  • Easily accessible by public transport, with ample on-site parking

If you're ready to build a career in a respected and forward-thinking dental practice, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and take your first step into the world of dentistry.

How to Apply:

All applications must be submitted exclusively through this platform. Applications through other channels will not be considered. If shortlisted, our dental specialist recruiters will contact you for an informal chat before arranging an interview 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.