Trainee Dental Nurse - London, NW6

This role will provide efficient and reliable chairside support to clinicians while ensuring high standards of patient care, confidentiality, and GDPR compliance.

Day-to-day Dental Nurse duties may include:

• Welcoming patients and assisting with appointment scheduling

• Handling basic patient enquiries professionally and appropriately

• Preparing surgeries, sterilising instruments, and maintaining infection control to CQC standards

• Assisting clinicians during treatments and accurately updating patient records in line with GDPR

• Supporting patients’ comfort, reassurance, and overall dental experience

• Monitoring and managing stock, equipment, and surgery readiness

• Maintaining clean, safe, and fully equipped clinical areas

• Upholding patient privacy, dignity, and confidentiality at all times

• Collaborating with dentists and the wider team to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality care

Please note: This is a self-funded trainee position, not an apprenticeship. Candidates are required to pay for their Dental Nurse training course as part of the role. The total course cost is £2,250, and Tempdent offers a flexible payment plan with an initial deposit followed by monthly instalments. No payments are taken until you have secured employment in a dental practice. Please only apply if you are confident you can meet the course fees.

Shift Pattern

Tuesday and Friday 09:00-18:00

Am I eligible for the Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship?

You may be eligible if you:

• Are 16 or older.
• Live in England and have the right to work in the UK.
• Are not currently in full-time education.
• Meet residency requirements (usually having lived in the UK or EEA for the past 3 years).
• Do not already hold a qualification at the same level or higher in a related subject.