Join a dynamic 5-surgery mixed practice where you'll gain valuable exposure to orthodontics and implants while having the opportunity to expand your skills into reception and administrative work.
Dental Nurse | Mixed Practice | Orthodontics & Implants | £14–£15.50ph
Permanent | Full-Time Preferred | Minimum 4 Days | £14.00–£15.50 per Hour DOE | Monday–Friday | 5-Surgery Practice
Are you a GDC-registered Dental Nurse looking for a long-term role within a friendly, established practice where you can enjoy excellent clinical variety while also having the opportunity to get involved with some reception and administrative work?
We're recruiting on behalf of a 5-surgery mixed NHS & private practice offering an approximately 50/50 patient split, with exposure to general dentistry, specialist orthodontics and implants.
The practice is ideally looking for someone to join full-time, although part-time applicants who can commit to a minimum of 4 days per week will also be considered.
This is a great opportunity for a reliable and adaptable Dental Nurse who enjoys being part of a close-knit team and would welcome the chance to broaden their role beyond purely chairside nursing.
The Opportunity
Position: Dental Nurse – with optional Reception/Admin duties
Employment Term: Permanent
Practice Type: Mixed NHS & Private – approximately 50/50
Working Pattern: Full-time preferred – minimum 4 days considered
Days: Monday–Friday
Bank Holidays: None
Start Date: ASAP
Working Hours
Monday–Thursday: 09:00–18:00
Friday: 09:00–17:00
Alternate Saturdays: 09:00–14:00 – every other Saturday
The practice can offer some flexibility around the working pattern for the right candidate.
Salary
£14.00–£15.50 per hour DOE
Salary will reflect your experience, skills and overall suitability for the role.
About the Practice
You'll be joining a well-established 5-surgery mixed practice providing a balanced combination of NHS and private dentistry.
The practice offers a friendly and collaborative environment, with a varied clinical caseload and opportunities to work alongside clinicians providing both general and specialist treatments.
Practice Highlights
- 5-surgery practice
- Approximately 50/50 NHS & private
- R4 dental software
- Friendly and supportive clinical team
- Excellent clinical variety
- Specialist orthodontic and implant exposure
- Easily accessible with street parking nearby
- Opportunity to broaden your role with reception/admin duties
Clinical Exposure
You'll have the opportunity to support clinicians across:
- General Dentistry
- Specialist Orthodontics
- Dental Implants
- NHS Dentistry
- Private Dentistry
This provides excellent variety for a Dental Nurse looking to develop their clinical experience and gain further exposure to specialist treatments.
Opportunity to Get Involved in Reception/Admin
For the right candidate, there is also the opportunity to become involved with some reception and administrative duties alongside nursing.
This could suit a Dental Nurse who enjoys variety and would like to develop their wider practice knowledge, gain experience with the administrative side of dentistry and become a more versatile member of the team.
Your Responsibilities
As a Dental Nurse, you'll:
- Provide high-quality chairside support across NHS and private treatments
- Assist with orthodontic and implant procedures
- Prepare and maintain surgeries to excellent clinical standards
- Maintain high standards of infection prevention and cross-contamination control
- Provide patients with a professional and reassuring experience
- Work closely with clinicians and the wider practice team
- Support with reception/admin duties if desired and appropriate
- Contribute to the smooth and efficient running of the practice
What We're Looking For
Essential
- GDC-registered Dental Nurse
- Reliable and professional approach
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong team-working ability
- Positive and adaptable attitude
- Good clinical organisation and attention to detail
- Genuine commitment to excellent patient care
The ideal candidate will be someone who is reliable, hands-on and willing to get involved, whether that's supporting the clinical team or helping with the wider running of the practice.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- £14.00–£15.50 per hour DOE
- Mixed 50/50 NHS & private practice
- 5-surgery environment
- Exposure to specialist orthodontics & implants
- R4 dental software
- Full-time preferred – minimum 4 days considered
- Alternate Saturday mornings
- No bank holidays
- Opportunity to gain reception/admin experience
- Friendly and supportive team
- Easily accessible with nearby street parking
- Excellent opportunity for long-term development
Take the Next Step
If you're a GDC-registered Dental Nurse looking for a varied role within an established mixed practice, this could be an excellent opportunity.
With a 50/50 NHS and private mix, specialist clinical exposure, the option to broaden your role into reception/admin, and a competitive salary of up to £15.50ph, this is a great position for someone looking to become a valued, long-term member of a dental team.
Apply today for a confidential discussion and discover whether this could be the right next step in your dental nursing career.
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