Primary Care Careers

Trainee/Apprentice Dental Nurse

The closing date is 26 October 2025

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Job summary

Are you looking to start a rewarding career in dentistry? West End Manse Dental Care is excited to offer an opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our friendly team as a trainee/apprentice dental nurse to work on a full-time basis.

As a trainee, you will work alongside our experienced dental professionals, gaining valuable hands-on experience while studying towards your dental nursing qualification. This role is perfect for someone with a caring nature, excellent communication skills, and a strong desire to learn.

We are also recruiting a qualified dental nurse - further details can be found here:Dental Nurse in Haverhill - Primary Care Careers

Main duties of the job

  • Assisting dentists and hygienists during clinical procedures
  • Preparing and maintaining the surgery and instruments
  • Supporting patients throughout their visit
  • Maintaining high standards of infection control and cleanliness
  • Undertaking training and coursework towards your dental nurse qualification

About us

We are a mixed NHS and private dental surgery located in the centre of Haverhill. We have 5 surgeries with 3 dentists, 1 therapist and 2 hygienists. We have 6 nurses and 1 receptionist and a practice manager.

Details

Date posted

01 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

29026

Job locations

9 Withersfield Road

Haverhill

Suffolk

CB9 9LA


Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • A positive, proactive, and professional attitude
  • Good organisational skills and attention to detail
  • A willingness to learn and commitment to training
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • No previous dental experience required full training provided
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • A positive, proactive, and professional attitude
  • Good organisational skills and attention to detail
  • A willingness to learn and commitment to training
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • No previous dental experience required full training provided

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

9 Withersfield Road

Haverhill

Suffolk

CB9 9LA


Employer's website

https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

9 Withersfield Road

Haverhill

Suffolk

CB9 9LA


Employer's website

https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

West End Manse Dental Care

enquiries@eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk

01206918760

Details

Date posted

01 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

29026

Job locations

9 Withersfield Road

Haverhill

Suffolk

CB9 9LA


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