Qualified Dental Nurse or Experienced Trainee Dental Nurse
Private Dental Practices | Sidcup & Eltham
Salary: £30,000–£32,500 per annum (pro rata, depending on experience)
Job Type: Full-time or Part-time
Location: Sidcup & Eltham, South East London
Join an Established, Modern Private Dental Practice
We are seeking an enthusiastic, professional, and motivated Qualified Dental Nurse or Experienced Trainee Dental Nurse to join our friendly and expanding private dental team.
This is far more than a traditional nursing position.
Alongside providing exceptional chairside support, you will have the opportunity to become actively involved in the day-to-day management, compliance, patient experience, and continued growth of two successful private dental practices.
If you are organised, proactive, enjoy working with people, and are looking for genuine career development within private dentistry, we would love to hear from you.
About the Role
Working across our private practices in Sidcup and Eltham, your responsibilities will include:
Clinical Duties
- Chairside assistance for a wide range of dental treatments
- Preparing and maintaining treatment rooms
- Decontamination and infection control procedures
- Supporting efficient daily clinical workflow
- Delivering outstanding patient care throughout every appointment
Administration & Patient Care
- Welcoming and supporting patients
- Managing appointments and patient enquiries
- Handling telephone calls and emails professionally
- Assisting with reception duties when required
- Maintaining accurate patient records
Compliance & Quality
- Assisting with CQC compliance
- Supporting clinical governance
- Completing X-ray audits and other quality assurance activities
- Helping maintain the highest clinical standards across both practices
Practice Growth & Marketing
This role offers an exciting opportunity to become involved in the business side of private dentistry, including:
- Liaising with our SEO and digital marketing providers
- Supporting social media activity
- Monitoring patient enquiries and treatment conversions
- Assisting with marketing initiatives
- Helping improve the overall patient journey and practice growth
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- Qualified Dental Nurse (GDC registered) or experienced Trainee Dental Nurse nearing qualification
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Professional, friendly, and confident manner
- Strong organisational skills
- High attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Reliable, punctual, and proactive
Desirable:
- Previous experience within private dentistry
- Knowledge of CQC requirements and clinical compliance
- Interest in digital marketing and social media
- Experience using dental practice management software
What We Offer
- Competitive salary (£30,000–£32,500 pro rata)
- Flexible full-time or part-time opportunities
- Supportive and welcoming working environment
- Genuine career progression opportunities
- Exposure to both clinical and business aspects of private dentistry
- Ongoing professional development
- Opportunity to develop new skills beyond traditional dental nursing
Career Progression
This position is ideal for someone who wants to build a long-term career in private dentistry.
As the practices continue to grow, there will be opportunities to take on increased responsibility in areas such as:
- Practice coordination
- Compliance and governance
- Patient experience
- Marketing
- Business development
- Practice management
How to Apply
Please apply through Indeed.
Due to the nature of the recruitment process, we kindly ask that all initial communication be made by email only.
We look forward to welcoming a motivated and ambitious individual to our growing team.
Work Location: In person
