Trainee Dental Nurse

Trainee Dental Nurse
Envisage Dental | Basingstoke | Full-Time | Supportive Training & Career Development
Build Your Career with a Practice That Invests in You

Are you already enrolled on an accredited Dental Nursing course and looking for a practice where you can continue your training, build your confidence and develop your clinical skills? We'd love to hear from you.

Join our friendly, well-established team at Envisage Dental Basingstoke, where you'll receive ongoing support from experienced clinicians and dental nurses who are committed to helping you succeed. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in a busy private practice while working towards your qualification in a welcoming and encouraging environment.

Throughout your training, you'll learn from an experienced clinical team, develop your chairside skills, gain exposure to a wide range of treatments and build a strong foundation for a rewarding career in dental nursing.

About the Practice

Envisage Dental Basingstoke is a modern five-surgery private practice with a long-standing reputation for delivering exceptional patient care and clinical excellence. We provide a broad range of treatments in a well-equipped practice, including hygiene services supported by EMS technology, giving you exposure to a variety of clinical procedures throughout your training.

The practice is conveniently located with on-site parking, as well as additional parking just a five-minute walk away, making your commute as easy as possible.

The Role

As a Trainee Dental Nurse, you'll support our clinicians in delivering safe, high-quality patient care while developing the knowledge and practical skills required to achieve your qualification.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Chairside assistance across a wide range of dental procedures.
• Supporting hygiene appointments, including working with EMS equipment.
• Preparing and maintaining clinical environments.
• Following infection prevention and control procedures.
• Assisting with decontamination and instrument processing.
• Ensuring compliance with CQC and regulatory requirements.
• Supporting patients throughout their treatment journey.
• Helping ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the practice.

Working Pattern

This is a full-time, permanent position, working 42.5 hours per week.

• Monday to Friday: 7:45am – 5:15pm
• 1-hour unpaid lunch break each day

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate, dependent on experience.
• A supportive and experienced team committed to helping you complete your qualification.
• Hands-on learning across a wide range of dental treatments in a busy private practice.
• Ongoing mentoring and career development opportunities.
• Paid birthday leave.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Option to purchase additional annual leave.
• Employee referral scheme.
• Uniform provided.
• Discounted dental treatment (at the discretion of the practice).
• Convenient on-site parking and additional parking within a five-minute walk.

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Already enrolled on an accredited Dental Nursing course (essential).
• Able to demonstrate previous experience working within a dental practice (essential).
• Passionate about delivering excellent patient care.
• Friendly, professional and eager to learn.
• Organised with excellent communication skills.
• A positive team player with a strong work ethic.

Ready to Join Us?

If you're looking for a practice that will support your development, invest in your future and help you become a confident, qualified Dental Nurse, we'd love to hear from you.

Click Apply today or, if you'd simply like an informal chat about the role, please email vicky.tanday@envisage-dental.co.uk. We'd be delighted to discuss the opportunity and help you take the next step in your dental nursing career.

Envisage Dental is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, religion, belief, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic.

As part of our commitment to fair and equitable recruitment practices, we do not request or consider salary history during the hiring process. Compensation is determined based on the requirements of the role, relevant skills, qualifications and experience.