Trainee Dental Nurse

Nldc; Sidcup; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dental practice in Sidcup is looking for a Trainee Dental Nurse to start a rewarding healthcare career. This role offers hands-on learning and long-term progression, assisting dentists with various procedures. Candidates should be friendly, motivated to learn, and willing to enroll in a GDC-approved training course. The practice values training and teamwork, providing a supportive environment with opportunities for ongoing training and career development.

Benefits

Paid holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Ongoing training and career progression opportunities

Supportive, experienced team

Positive working environment

Qualifications

• Must be friendly, professional, and approachable.
• Motivated to learn and build a career in dentistry.
• Comfortable using basic computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists during a variety of dental procedures.
• Prepare and sterilise instruments and treatment rooms.
• Support patients to feel comfortable and reassured.
• Maintain accurate clinical records.
• Help uphold excellent standards of hygiene and safety.

Skills

Friendly, professional, and approachable

Motivated to learn

Comfortable using basic computer systems

Education

GDC-approved Dental Nurse training course

Job description

Job Title: Trainee Dental Nurse

Location: Sidcup, DA14 6HH

Salary: £13.50 per hour, negotiable depending on experience

Job Type: Full-time or Part-time - Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-6pm

Start Your Career in Dentistry With Us.

Are you looking for your first step into a rewarding healthcare career? Dental nursing offers hands‑on learning, long‑term progression, and the opportunity to genuinely help people every day. We're excited to welcome a Trainee Dental Nurse who is keen to learn, grow, and become part of a supportive dental team.

Why Work With Us?

Based in Sidcup, our modern dental practice is built around one simple belief, every smile matters. We provide honest, high‑quality dental care to both NHS and private patients, offering everything from routine check‑ups to advanced cosmetic and implant treatments. You'll be joining a friendly, experienced team who truly value training, teamwork, and personal development. We take pride in supporting new starters, making this an ideal environment for someone starting out in dental nursing.

Your Role

As a Trainee Dental Nurse, you'll gain practical experience while being fully supported in your learning. Your duties will include:

• Assisting dentists during a variety of dental procedures
• Preparing and sterilising instruments and treatment rooms
• Supporting patients to feel comfortable and reassured
• Maintaining accurate clinical records
• Helping uphold excellent standards of hygiene and safety

Who We're Looking For

We welcome applicants who are:

• Friendly, professional, and approachable
• Motivated to learn and build a career in dentistry
• Comfortable using basic computer systems
• Willing to enrol on a GDC-approved Dental Nurse training course

What We Offer

• Paid holiday entitlement
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities
• A supportive, experienced team
• A positive and encouraging working environment

Apply today and take your first step into dental nursing.

Applications must be submitted exclusively through this platform. Successful candidates will be contacted for an informal chat before scheduling 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.