The Clearly Different Dental Practice has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic dental nurse (either qualified or currently on a training course) to join our dynamic team.
This permanent position is well suited to an individual that is looking to advance their career and gain hands-on experience in high quality advanced dentistry in a contemporary private dental practice.
Based within a fully refurbished modern dental practice, you will work closely with other dental care professionals. This exciting position offers the suitable applicant the opportunity to experience the delivery of high quality private dental care and advanced dental treatments in a safe and effective manner.
Location: Derby
Hours: Ideally 3 or more days per week but we can be flexible for the right candidate. Usual start and end times are 815am-445pm.
Salary: Dependant on skills and experience. (e.g. radiography course, impressions course, implant nursing course, sedation course, previous mentoring experience).
Essential Qualities
- Registered with the General Dental Council (paid for by the practice) or
- On a Dental Nurse training course at the moment.
- Hepatitis B inoculation (review blood tests paid for by the practice)
- The ability to work on your own initiative
- Must enjoy working with the public
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Friendly, reliable and willing to learn.
- Extremely organised
- IT literate (experience of dental software desirable)
- Professional demeanour in all aspects
Desirable Qualities
- Previous experience in dental implantology
- Experience of microscope enhanced dentistry
- Previous experience of dental treatments under sedation
- Previous mentoring experience
Benefits
- GDC registration paid for by the practice
- Paid online CPD courses
- Birthday leave
- Enhanced DBS checks
- Full indemnity cover
- Four weeks holiday+ bank holidays (pro rata)
- Secure on-site staff car parking
- Enclosed staff bike space
- Terrace & large garden for the sunny two weeks each year!
- Fully air conditioned surgeries, reception & office
Salary rates are excellent for the right candidate and are subject to experience. If this role sounds like one you can fill, then please email us your CV before Friday 12th July 2026
Please note that we are not accepting enquiries or applications from recruitment agencies.
In addition, applications from candidates who already hold a dentistry degree will not be considered for this dental nursing role.
Job Type: Permanent
Licence/Certification:
- Valid GDC registration (preferred)
Work Location: In person
