Apprentice OR Trainee Dental Nurse

Apprentice OR Trainee Dental Nurse | Sturminster Dental Care

If you are an experienced Dental Nurse, or a Trainee with experience and well progressed in your qualification, this is a great opportunity you can continue to grow your skills and confidence.

Sturminster Dental Care is expanding and we’re now looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice or Trainee Dental Nurse to join our team.

Sturminster Dental Care is an award-winning private practice with over 37 years of loyal patients and strong family style values. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional patient care within a warm, supportive and collaborative environment.

You’ll have the opportunity to work closely with experienced clinicians providing a wide range of private treatments including Orthodontics, Endodontics and Cosmetic dentistry helping create confident, healthy smiles every day.

Working Hours

• 38 hours per week
• 08:30 – 17:30pm
• Tempdent Training provider 
• One day off the job with hours to be completed on the practice premises

What We Offer

• Fully funded Level 3 Dental Nursing apprenticeship qualification
• Structured training with full mentoring and support
• Discounted dental care
• Additional paid day off for your birthday
• Uniform provided
• Referral reward scheme
• Opportunity to support charity initiatives such as Operation Smile

Your Role

As an Apprentice Or Trainee Dental Nurse, you will work alongside experienced clinicians and qualified nurses, learning all aspects of dental nursing while completing your training.

You will:

• Assist dentists chairside during a variety of treatments
• Learn and follow cross-infection control and decontamination procedures
• Prepare and maintain clinical areas and equipment
• Support patient care and communication to ensure a positive experience
• Develop essential clinical and organisational skills
• Complete coursework and practical assessments as part of your apprenticeship

This role offers hands-on experience in a supportive environment where you will build confidence and develop the skills required to become a qualified Dental Nurse.

About You

• GCSE Grade 4 or above in both Maths and English, or Functional Skills Level 2 (or equivalent)
• A genuine interest in starting a career in dental nursing
• Friendly, reliable and eager to learn
• Strong communication skills and a caring, patient-focused approach
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively within a team
• Commitment to completing the apprenticeship programme
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic

Ready to Apply?

Click apply or contact our recruitment team to find out more.

Sturminster Dental Care Where your career begins and grows.

Here at Envisage Dental we celebrate collaboration and transparency. We are proud to be an inclusive equal opportunity workplace. We have created a workforce that is reflective of our diverse patient and practice communities, that promotes positivity, and we believe this is critical to our success. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.

As part of our commitment to closing the Gender Pay Gap and ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates, we do not request or consider salary history at any stage of our recruitment process. Our compensation decisions are based on the requirements of the role, relevant skills and experience, and our commitment to fair and equitable pay.