Trainee Dental Nurse

Job Title: Trainee Dental Nurse Location: High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 Salary: £14.30 per hour, negotiable depending on experience Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time Operating Hours: Monday to Friday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pmWorking days and hours will be discussed with the successful candidate and aligned with the practice's operating hours and requirements. About the Practice: We are an established dental practice providing both NHS and private dental care within a modern, friendly and patient focused clinical environment. The practice provides a wide range of general, preventative, restorative, cosmetic and advanced dental treatments. These include dental hygiene, periodontal care, root canal treatment, crowns and bridges, dentures, dental implants, oral surgery, veneers, composite bonding, teeth whitening, Invisalign and orthodontic treatment. Sedation is also available for appropriate dental procedures. The clinical team has experience across a variety of areas including restorative dentistry, endodontics, oral surgery, implant dentistry, orthodontics and cosmetic dentistry. The practice also uses modern dental technology including CBCT 3D imaging, digital radiography, intraoral 3D scanners and 3D printing. With both routine and advanced treatments carried out within the practice, this is an excellent environment for a Trainee Dental Nurse looking to gain varied clinical experience while developing their skills and working towards becoming a qualified Dental

Nurse. About the Role: As a Trainee Dental Nurse, you will work alongside experienced clinicians and support patients throughout their treatment journey while developing your practical dental nursing skills. You will gain hands on experience within both NHS and private dentistry, with potential exposure to areas including general dentistry, dental implants, oral surgery, restorative treatments, orthodontics, Invisalign, endodontics, periodontal care and sedation supported procedures. Full workplace support and guidance will be provided as you develop your clinical knowledge alongside your Dental Nursing qualification. Key Responsibilities:

Preparing dental surgeries, instruments, materials and equipment for treatmentsAssisting clinicians throughout patient appointments and dental proceduresCleaning, decontaminating and sterilising dental instrumentsFollowing infection prevention, cross contamination and health and safety proceduresSupporting the turnaround and preparation of surgeries between patientsWelcoming patients and helping them feel comfortable and reassuredSupporting accurate and organised patient and clinical informationMaintaining high standards of cleanliness and organisation throughout clinical areasWorking closely with dentists, dental nurses and the wider practice teamDeveloping knowledge of dental instruments, materials, terminology and clinical procedures Clinical Experience and Development: Due to the broad range of treatments provided by the practice, the successful candidate will have an excellent opportunity to develop their knowledge across different areas of dentistry. Alongside routine NHS and private dental care, you may have opportunities to observe or support more advanced treatments such as dental implants, oral surgery and surgical extractions, depending on your training, competency and the requirements of the clinical team. You will also gain an understanding of different patient pathways and how both NHS and private treatments are delivered within a busy dental practice. What We Are Looking For: Previous dental experience is not essential. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about beginning or developing a career in dentistry and is willing to learn within a professional clinical environment. The ideal candidate will be:

Enrolled on, or prepared to enrol on, an approved Dental Nursing qualificationFriendly and confident communicating with patientsProfessional, reliable and well organisedKeen to learn and develop their clinical skillsComfortable working as part of a busy dental teamAble to use basic computer systemsCommitted to maintaining high standards of patient care and infection controlHepatitis B vaccinated or willing to complete the required immunisation programmeEligible to work in the UKIn possession of a National Insurance number What We Offer:

Structured in-practice training and mentorshipSupportive and experienced clinical teamOpportunity to gain experience within a specialist-led practiceLong-term career development opportunitiesModern working environment with advanced dental technologyAdditional employee benefits discussed during interview stageLocation: The practice is based in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire and is accessible by local transport links. How to Apply: Please apply directly through this platform only. Suitable candidates will initially be contacted for an informal discussion before being invited to interview with the practice 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.