Dental Nurses for hire in Wakefield
Find dental nurses who assist with procedures, maintain instruments, and ensure patient comfort while commonly utilizing skills in communication, organization, and infection control to support dental practices effectively. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Wakefield to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills14%Organisational Skills11%Time Management6%Education level
High school diploma or GED45%Vocational or technical training38%Master's degree7%Years of experience
6-10 years40%More than 10 years40%3-5 years20%Current company
Bupa Dental Care
HC One
Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Time at current job
1-2 years33%Less than a year22%2-5 years22%
Browse Indeed's database of 109 profiles for Dental Nurses in Wakefield
Last updated: 18 Oct 2026
Dental Nurse: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Wakefield: £27,233 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £35,839 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Apprentice Dental Nurse (Level 3 - A level Qualification)
West Yorkshire
Licenses & certifications
A LevelFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceComplaint HandlingDental nurse
Ossett
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceGDCSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementInfection Prevention & ControlCross-Infection ControlMicrosoft WordTechnical Support/Customer Service
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
GDCSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsSalesDental AssistingTechnical SupportIT SupportDental Nurse
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceGDCSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsFire SafetyFirst AidFirst Aid ResponsePatient CareDental Nurse
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceGDCSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceProcessing Cash TransactionsCash HandlingPatient CareDental nurse
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
Electronic Patient Record SystemsDental SoftwareCar up to 3.5 TonnesEmergency MedicineMedical Reception and Administration ExperienceFirst Aid Administration+12 moreSkills
LeadershipComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsDental AssistingDental ReceptionistCommunication Skills
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What's the average time to fill a dental nurse role?
The average time to fill a dental nurse role is 77 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do dental nurses tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a dental nurse include: communication skills, organisational skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for dental nurses?
Common licenses or certifications for dental nurses include: Driving Licence, GDC and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to dental nurses?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to dental nurses include: qualified dental nurse and apprentice dental nurse (level 3 - a level qualification).
What level of education is common for a dental nurse?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a dental nurse in Wakefield, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a dental nurse?
Most dental nurses have 11 years of professional experience.
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