DENTAL NURSE
78MPR Dental Practice
Location: 78–80 Mount Pleasant Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1RJ
Hours: Full-time, five days per week, 8:30am–5:00pm
Saturday: Approximately one Saturday per month
Salary: Up to £16.00 per hour, depending on experience
About the role
78MPR is looking for an enthusiastic, caring and motivated Dental Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team in the heart of Tunbridge Wells.
We are a technology-driven, modern dental practice with a strong team ethos and a varied clinical environment. Our practice brings together a number of dental specialities, meaning this is an excellent opportunity for a nurse who wants to develop their skills and gain experience across different areas of dentistry.
Our team includes a paediatric dental specialist, specialist prosthodontist and oral surgeon, alongside general dentistry, hygiene and our GBT-guided biofilm therapy service.
We invest heavily in our people, our equipment and the technology we use to provide high-quality patient care. We want our nurses to feel supported, valued and encouraged to continue developing throughout their career.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced dental nurse, or an ambitious nurse looking to broaden their clinical experience in a specialist and forward-thinking practice.
What you'll be responsible for:
- Providing high-quality chairside nursing support to our clinicians
- Preparing surgeries and ensuring all clinical areas are fully stocked and ready for treatment
- Assisting with a wide range of general and specialist dental procedures
- Supporting our specialist paediatric, prosthodontic and oral surgery services
- Supporting hygiene appointments and GBT-guided biofilm therapy
- Assisting with dental sedation procedures where appropriately trained
- Maintaining excellent standards of cross-infection control and decontamination
- Processing instruments in accordance with practice protocols and current guidance
- Maintaining accurate clinical records
- Preparing materials and equipment for different treatment procedures
- Supporting the smooth running of the surgery and wider practice
- Providing a calm, reassuring and professional experience for our patients
- Maintaining excellent standards of patient care, confidentiality and professionalism
- Working collaboratively with dentists, specialists, hygienists and the wider practice team
- Taking an active role in maintaining the high clinical standards of 78MPR
The technology and environment
At 78MPR, we believe modern dentistry should be supported by modern technology.
You will work in a technology-driven practice with up-to-date equipment and digital workflows, giving you the opportunity to develop your knowledge and experience alongside clinicians who are passionate about delivering high standards of care.
Our varied patient base and specialist services mean there is plenty of opportunity to learn and develop beyond routine general dentistry.
Person Specification
Essential
- GDC registered Dental Nurse
- Previous experience working as a dental nurse
- Excellent standards of cross-infection control
- Good understanding of clinical procedures and surgery preparation
- Professional, caring and approachable manner
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Reliable, proactive and willing to take responsibility
- Commitment to providing an excellent patient experience
- A genuine interest in developing your clinical skills
Desirable
- Sedation nursing experience or qualification
- Experience assisting with oral surgery
- Experience working with paediatric patients
- Experience in specialist prosthodontics
- Experience with GBT-guided biofilm therapy
- Additional post-qualification dental nursing qualifications
- Radiography qualification or experience
- Interest in continuing professional development
Sedation experience is desirable. We are particularly keen to hear from nurses who would like to develop their skills in sedation, and we are happy to support suitable candidates with further training and post-qualification development.
Why join 78MPR?
This is an opportunity to join a small, supportive and forward-thinking dental practice where your development genuinely matters.
You will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced clinicians and specialists, gain exposure to a broad range of treatments and develop your career in an environment that embraces modern dentistry and technology.
We actively encourage our nurses to continue learning and developing their skills.
Benefits
- Salary up to £16.00 per hour, depending on experience
- Full-time position
- Approximately one Saturday per month
- GDC registration paid
- Professional indemnity paid
- CPD courses and ongoing professional development
- Support towards post-qualification training, including sedation qualification and radiography training/qualification
- Regular staff social events
- Discounted or complimentary dental treatment
- 20 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Christmas closure in addition to annual leave entitlement, with limited on-call availability required for dental emergencies
- Enhanced sick pay following successful probation period
- Friendly and supportive working environment
- Modern, technology-driven clinical environment
- Opportunity to work within a varied multi-speciality dental practice
Interested in joining us?
If you are a motivated Dental Nurse who takes pride in your work, enjoys learning and would like to develop your career within a modern, specialist and technology-driven practice, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please send your CV to [email protected] or call 01892 571780 and speak to Billie.
Pay: Up to £16.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
