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Job Title: Trainee Dental Nurse

Location: Benfleet, SS7 2BN

Salary: From £12.21 per hour (depending on age and experience)

Job Type: Full-time or part-time, Permanent.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 6:00pm (1-hour lunch break from 1:00pm - 2:00pm)
Positions Available: 2

Start Your Career in Dentistry!

Are you looking to launch a fulfilling career in healthcare where each day brings the chance to learn, grow, and make a real difference? Do you enjoy working in a dynamic, people-focused environment where care, professionalism, and teamwork are valued?

We are a dedicated and friendly dental team committed to delivering outstanding patient care in a welcoming and professional setting. As our practice continues to grow, we are offering an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and organised individual to join us as a Trainee Dental Nurse.

No previous dental experience is required - just a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a genuine interest in dentistry and patient care.

This is more than just a job. It's a chance to become part of a supportive team where your development matters just as much as the patient smiles we help create.

About the Practice:

Our clinic was purpose-built in 2016 with a clear vision: to create an environment that patients genuinely enjoy visiting. Inspired by the comfort and design of luxury hotels, our practice offers a calm, welcoming space where both patients and team members feel at ease.

We provide a high standard of both NHS and private care, offering services such as Dental Implants, Invisalign, Teeth Whitening, Family Dentistry, Composite Bonding, and Facial Aesthetics including Dermal Fillers, Botox, and Medical Microdermabrasion. Our focus is on delivering what we call "dentistry as it should be" - modern, compassionate, and always centred around the patient experience.

Joining our team means becoming part of a forward-thinking practice that values clinical excellence, personal growth, and mutual respect.

What You'll Be Doing:

Supporting dentists during clinical procedures
Cleaning, sterilising, and preparing instruments and equipment
Maintaining a clean and safe clinical environment
Following infection control protocols
Assisting with patient appointments and record management
Delivering excellent care and customer serviceWhat We're Looking For:

Already enrolled on, or planning to begin, an accredited dental nursing course (e.g. NEBDN Diploma)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
A proactive and professional attitude
Basic IT skills
Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure
Good time management and organisation
A team-oriented mindset
Interest in cosmetic dentistry and facial aesthetics is desirableWhat We Offer:

Paid holiday entitlement
Workplace pension scheme
Career progression and development opportunities
Hands-on experience with general and advanced dental treatments
Staff discounts on treatments
A supportive and collaborative working environmentApply Today:

Please submit your application exclusively through this platform. Applications made through other channels will not be considered. If successful, one of our dental specialist recruiters will contact you for an informal chat before arranging an interview directly with the practice.

We look forward to hearing from you and possibly welcoming you to our team.

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