Dental Nurse – Orthodontics
One Smile Dental – Alum Rock, Birmingham
Full-time or part-time | Brand-new specialist orthodontic practice | Career development opportunities
One Smile Dental is looking for enthusiastic and motivated Dental Nurses to join our brand new, state-of-the-art orthodontic practice in Alum Rock, Birmingham, due to open approximately November 2026.
This is an exciting opportunity for dental nurses who want to develop beyond traditional chairside nursing and work to their full scope of practice within a modern NHS and private orthodontic service.
Our dental nurses play an important clinical role within the patient journey. Depending on qualifications and competency, you will have opportunities to run nurse-led clinics, take radiographs, digital scans and clinical photographs, provide oral health education and support the coordination of private treatment.
Whether you are an experienced dental nurse or earlier in your career, we are looking for people who are ambitious, patient focused and keen to continue developing their skills.
About One Smile Dental
Established in 2022, One Smile Dental is a growing multi-practice dental group providing general dental and orthodontic services.
We are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care while creating a supportive working environment where team members are encouraged to develop their skills, gain additional qualifications and progress within the organisation.
What we can offer
- Full-time and part-time opportunities
- Flexible working patterns with Monday to Saturday hours available
- Brand-new, modern and fully digital specialist orthodontic practice
- State-of-the-art surgeries, equipment and clinical facilities
- Opportunity to work alongside Specialist/Consultant Orthodontists and Orthodontic Therapists
- Opportunities to run nurse-led clinics
- Support to work to your full GDC scope of practice
- Training and development in dental radiography, digital scanning, clinical photography and oral health education
- Opportunities to develop treatment coordination skills for private orthodontic patients
- Fully funded GDC registration and indemnity
- Support with CPD and additional qualifications
- First Aid, Medical Emergencies and AED training funded by the practice
- Six weeks' annual leave
- Annual performance-based bonus
- Company-funded team-building events and annual Christmas celebration
- Staff wellbeing and recognition initiatives
- Genuine opportunities for career progression within the wider One Smile Dental group
About the role
This is not simply a traditional chairside dental nursing role.
Our aim is to develop highly skilled dental nurses who are confident working across the full patient pathway and making full use of their additional skills and qualifications.
You will work closely with our Specialist/Consultant Orthodontists, Orthodontic Therapists and wider clinical team while also having opportunities to deliver nurse-led elements of the patient journey independently where appropriately trained, competent and permitted within your scope of practice.
What we are looking for
- GDC registration
- Appropriate indemnity
- Friendly, professional and patient-focused approach
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Confidence working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- A proactive and positive attitude
- Strong interest in orthodontics
- Commitment to professional development and expanding your clinical skills
- Willingness to undertake additional qualifications and training
- Previous dental nursing experience preferred but not essential for the right candidate
Additional qualifications in areas such as dental radiography, oral health education or impression taking would be advantageous, although training can be provided.
Equal opportunities
One Smile Dental is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to develop and succeed.
Certificate of Sponsorship may be available for suitable candidates, subject to eligibility and current immigration requirements.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £5,450.00-£29,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
Experience:
- Dental Nursing: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Valid GDC registration (preferred)
Work Location: In person
