Trainee Dental Nurse/Receptionist

**About Wistaria House Dental**

Wistaria House Dental is a privately owned dental practice in the heart of Crediton. We pride ourselves on providing outstanding dental care with a personal touch, creating a warm and welcoming environment where every patient feels valued, heard and confident in the care they receive.

Our team is passionate about clinical excellence and providing a relaxed, patient-focused experience. We believe in building trust and lasting relationships with our patients and in supporting our team to develop and grow.

**The Opportunity**

We are looking for a **friendly, enthusiastic and caring Trainee Dental Nurse** to join our team.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to start a career in dental nursing and who is keen to learn, develop and become an important part of our practice team.

**You do not need to be an experienced dental nurse.** We are looking for the right person — someone who is reliable, compassionate, professional and genuinely interested in learning.

You will receive support and training as you develop your knowledge and practical skills.

The Role

As a Trainee Dental Nurse, you will learn to:

– Assist the dentist and wider clinical team during examinations and treatments
– Prepare surgeries, instruments and materials
– Learn and follow our infection prevention and control procedures
– Clean and decontaminate instruments and clinical areas safely
– Provide a warm, friendly and reassuring experience for patients
– Welcome and communicate with patients professionally
– Support patients who may be nervous or anxious about dental treatment
– Assist with maintaining accurate patient records
– Learn how to prepare and maintain the surgery for different procedures
– Follow practice policies, procedures and health and safety requirements
– Maintain confidentiality and professional standards at all times
– Assist with reception and administrative duties when required
– Learn about stock control and maintaining a well-organised surgery
– Work closely with dentists, nurses, reception and the wider practice team
– Take part in training and work towards the appropriate dental nursing qualification
– Develop your skills and confidence through regular feedback and support
– Carry out other reasonable duties that support the smooth running of the practice

**What We Value**

At Wistaria House Dental, our values are at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for someone who demonstrates:

**Compassion** – You genuinely care about people and want patients to feel comfortable and looked after.

**Reliability** – You are punctual, organised and someone the team can depend on.

**Willingness to learn** – You are curious, ask questions and are happy to receive feedback.

**Teamwork** – You enjoy working with others and understand that everyone has an important part to play.

**Professionalism** – You understand the importance of confidentiality, presentation, communication and professional behaviour.

**Patient focus** – You want every patient to feel valued, respected and welcome.

**Safety** – You understand the importance of following procedures and speaking up if something doesn’t seem right.

Experience & Requirements

**No previous dental nursing experience is required.**

We would ideally like someone who:

– Is enthusiastic about starting a career in dental nursing
– Is willing to enrol on a recognised dental nursing course and complete the necessary training
– Has a caring and approachable personality
– Has good communication skills
– Is organised and reliable
– Can work well as part of a team
– Is comfortable using computers and learning new systems
– Is willing to learn and develop
– Can maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries
– Takes pride in their work and appearance
– Understands the importance of patient safety and high standards of care

**What We Can Offer**

– Support and training throughout your dental nursing journey
– The opportunity to work towards a recognised dental nursing qualification
– Ongoing professional development
– A friendly and supportive team environment
– A modern, patient-focused practice
– The opportunity to develop a long-term career within the practice

**Job Details**

**Job Title:** Trainee Dental Nurse
**Job Type:** Full-time / Part-time – hours to be agreed
**Location:** Wistaria House Dental Practice, Crediton, Devon
**Work Location:** In person
**Training:** Recognised Dental Nursing qualification and ongoing development
**Salary:** To be confirmed

**Interested?**

If you are enthusiastic about starting a career in dental nursing and think you could bring something positive to our team, **we would love to hear from you.**

We are particularly interested in meeting someone who shares our values and wants to learn, grow and become part of the Wistaria House Dental team.

**Please send your CV and a short covering letter explaining why you are interested in becoming a dental nurse to:**

**Charlotte Stevens – Acting Practice Manager**
**Email:** practicemanager-crediton@unitydental.co.uk

**Wistaria House Dental**
Western Road
Crediton
Devon
EX17 3LT

**We look forward to hearing from you.**

Pay: £13.10 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

– Company events
– Company pension
– Cycle to work scheme
– Employee discount

Work Location: In person