Trainee Dental Nurse

Are you looking to develop your skill-set and join one of the fastest growing dental groups in the UK? We have an exciting new opportunity for a Trainee or Qualified Dental Nurse to join hisClapham practice.

Both Trainee & Qualified Dental Nurses Are Required (Training Provided)

Salary: Trainee: £12.21 | Qualified Dental Nurse From: £13.12

The Practice Team sits at the heart of the business and we firmly believe that being a Dental Nurse is a vocation, not just a job. The business is always looking for ways to invest in your continuous professional development.

Wednesday: 08.30am-17.30pm.

Thursday: 08.30am-19.00pm.

Friday: 08.30am-17.30pm

Saturday: 08.30am-17.30pm

Total weekly working hours of vacancy: 33.5hrs.

For Trainee Nurses:

The business will fund your Dental Nursing Qualification; this is a nationally recognised qualification leading to Registration with the General Dental Council (GDC). Registration fees, Indemnity cover and Continued Professional Development are also funded. The course can take up to 18 months to complete, but can be achieved earlier if you are focused and self-driven. The focus is to create a structured programme that allows you to continually develop and achieve your career goals in a supportive environment using surgeries and equipment that are to the highest standard to assist in your learning.

You will be required to stay with the business for at least 2 years following qualifying, the business will work with you and support with your growth and development in your new role as a Qualified Dental Nurse.

For Qualified Nurses:

Your GDC registration fees will be funded and you will have access to full foundation clinical material from day one. This includes courses in Radiography and Implant Nurse training. Medical indemnity is provided along with funding for CPD courses. The focus is to create a structured programme that allows you to continually develop. The surgeries/equipment are to the highest standard to assist in your learning.

You will provide clinical support to Dentists, Hygienists and patients, assist with reception or any clerical duties as required and perform such other tasks as reasonably requested by your practice manager.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, determined, caring and passionate Trainee Dental Nurse to join this fantastic team in the Clapham Practice.


You will be joining a highly skilled team with these superb benefits:

  • Staff referral schemes, rewards up to £500
  • Discounted Dental treatment after 6 months service, extended to family after 12 months
  • Fully funded DBS checks
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, your mental well-being matters!
  • CPD support and training with 24/7 access to the very best Dental educators
  • Support from the People Team, Finance and other support teams should you ever need it
  • Auto enrolment into a pension after 3 months service
  • Career mobility and progression opportunities

What we are looking for:

  • GDC registration (if qualified)
  • Hep B vaccination will be required should you be successful
  • Hardworking, reliable and organised
  • Friendly and welcoming manner
  • Strong teamwork ability
  • Enthusiastic attitude
  • Excellent communication, verbal and written
  • Good initiative and can adapt quickly

This Company is a growing group of practices led by forward thinking, caring Dentists with a shared vision to provide outstanding Dental care for both NHS and private patients.

Interested? We can’t wait to hear from you!

The OPRA Group £12.21 per hour Clapham Common