Job Title: Trainee Dental Nurse

Location: Putney, London SW15

Salary: Starting from £13.80 per hour

Job Type: Permanent, One Full-Time and One Part-Time Position Available

Start Date: Immediate Start Available

Opening Hours:

Monday to Thursday: 9:00am – 6:00pm
Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am – 2:00pm (Private appointments only)

We're looking for enthusiastic Trainee Dental Nurses to join our friendly and experienced team in Putney. With one full-time and one part-time opportunity available, this is an excellent chance to begin a rewarding career within a modern and established dental practice.

The successful candidates can start as soon as possible and will receive full support while developing practical skills alongside experienced clinicians and working towards a recognised Dental Nursing qualification.

Why You'll Love This Role:

Every day offers something different. As a trainee you'll gain experience in:

• Digital dentistry
• Emergency dental care
• Cosmetic dentistry
• Hygiene appointments
• Dental implants
• Restorative dentistry
• Facial aesthetics
• General dentistry
• Invisalign treatment

You'll also develop the essential skills needed to become a confident and qualified Dental Nurse in a supportive clinical environment.

About Our Practice:

For more than four decades, we've cared for patients across Putney and the surrounding South West London communities. Our reputation has been built on providing high-quality dentistry alongside outstanding patient care.

Our experienced team includes dentists, hygienists, qualified dental nurses, trainee nurses, a Head Nurse and Practice Manager, creating an excellent learning environment where new team members are encouraged to develop and succeed.

Using modern digital technology, including iTero scanners, CBCT imaging and advanced treatment planning systems, we provide patients with high-quality care while exposing trainees to the latest developments in modern dentistry.

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 B

Responsibilities:

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 accurately

The Offer:

• Opportunity to work with advanced digital dental technology
• Friendly and experienced clinical team
• Excellent long-term career progression within dentistry
• Experience in both NHS and private dentistry
• Continuous professional development
• Full support throughout your Dental Nursing training
• Exposure to implant, cosmetic and restorative treatments

Convenient Location:

Our practice is based in Putney, with excellent transport connections from Barnes, Wandsworth, Fulham, Wimbledon and surrounding areas. The clinic is easily reached by local bus routes, nearby railway stations and has convenient parking available close by.

Apply Today:

Applications must be submitted through this platform only. Successful candidates will be contacted for an initial 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.