Dental Nurse / Apprentice Nurse
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- WhereDorchester
- Posted27 August 2026
Dental Nurse
Job Title: Dental Nurse
Location: Dentopedia Group Clinics
Schedule: Monday – Friday & Weekends
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: £13 - £15 per hour, depending on experience, apprentice minimum wage
Join a Growing, High-Standard Private Dental Group
We are not just hiring a Dental Nurse. We are building a team of future leaders.
About Us
Dentopedia Group is a growing network of modern dental clinics delivering high-quality, ethical dentistry. With over 10 years of experience in private practice ownership, we are known for strong leadership, structured systems, and exceptional patient care.
We are proud of our high staff retention and supportive team culture. Many of our team members have progressed into senior and leadership roles, and we actively promote from within. As we expand, we are seeking Dental Nurses to join our brand new, state-of-the-art premises and grow with a professional, forward-thinking group committed to raising standards.
If you are looking for real career progression within an ambitious and supportive organisation, we would love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist dentists during a wide range of treatments
- Prepare and maintain clinical rooms to a high standard
- Ensure strict compliance with cross-infection and CQC protocols
- Decontaminate and sterilise instruments correctly
- Provide chairside support and patient reassurance
- Maintain accurate clinical records and notes
- Manage stock control and order clinical supplies
- Support smooth surgery workflow and time management
- Assist with radiographs in line with IRMER guidelines (if qualified)
- Contribute to a professional, calm, and patient-focused environment
What We’re Looking For
- Qualified and GDC registered Dental Nurse
- Experience in general dentistry (additional skills in implants, orthodontics, or endodontics desirable)
- Strong understanding of infection control standards
- Calm, organised, and able to work efficiently under pressure
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Professional appearance and patient-focused attitude
- Confident using dental software and digital systems
Why Join Dentopedia Group
- Clear clinical standards and structured systems
- Modern clinics with high-quality equipment
- Supportive management and leadership
- Opportunities for progression within a growing group
- Ongoing training and professional development
What this role involves
General background for dental nurse roles. This listing’s own employer, location, pay and hours are shown above.
- Tidy the surgery and keep records about each patient
- Sterilise instruments and pass them to the dentist
- Prepare materials to make fillings
- Typical pay (UK)
- £28,000 starting · £39,000 experienced
- Typical hours
- 37 to 40 a week
Career background: National Careers Service · Open Government Licence v3.0
Applications open on Dentopedia Group's own careers site.
