About the role
We’re seeking a GDC-registered Lead Dental Nurse & Practice Manager to join our friendly independent two-surgery practice in Lesmahagow. Our practice is easily accessible from Lanark, Hamilton and the surrounding areas.
In this role, you will lead and support a team of 4 dental nurses, while taking ownership of day-to-day practice operations. This is a key role at the heart of our practice — supporting clinical quality, ensuring compliance, and maintaining strong team organisation.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced dental nurse looking to progress into a leadership and management position within a well-established independent practice.
Salary & hours
- £34,000–£37,000 per annum (depending on experience)
- Full-time: 37.5 hours per week
- GDC registration paid
- 28 days holiday leave including bank holidays
Working hours:
- Monday: 9:00–1:00 / 2:00–5:30
- Tuesday: 9:00–1:00 / 2:00–5:30
- Wednesday: 9:00–1:00 / 2:00–6:30
- Thursday: 9:00–1:00 / 2:00–5:00
- Friday: 9:00–1:00 / 2:00–5:00
Key Responsibilities the role will include, but not be limited to the following:
Lead Dental Nurse duties (clinical support)
- Lead dental nurse team and support clinicians chairside when required
- Help maintain consistent clinical standards across a two-surgery environment
Day-to-day HR administration and people management (with support from our external HR advisers where required)
- Rota management
- Performance reviews
- Return to work meetings
- Staff absence management
- Recruitment
- Induction of new staff
- Coordinating mandatory training
- Holiday leave management
Compliance & Governance
- Maintaining practice compliance by ensuring policies, procedures and documentation meet GDC standards, NHS Scotland requirements and internal practice policies.
Reception cover
- You may be required to provide reception cover as needed to support the team.
Experience required
- Essential: GDC-registered dental nurse
- Desirable: knowledge of NHS Scotland SDR (Schedule of Dental Remuneration) fees/codes.
- Desirable: previous dental management / practice management experience
For the right candidate: management experience is not essential if you have strong organisational skills, leadership, computer confidence, and clear communication.
Benefits
- GDC registration fees paid
- Pension
- Free parking
- Uniform provided
- CPD support
- Dental nurse sedation training
- Opportunity to shape and develop a key leadership role within the practice
- Staff discount on dental treatment
- Friendly independent practice with opportunities for career development
Why join us?
You'll be joining a well-established independent practice where decisions are made locally, your ideas are welcomed, and you'll have genuine responsibility and opportunity to develop your career. We value our team and are committed to fostering a supportive, respectful and enjoyable working environment.
How to apply
Apply via Indeed or email: [email protected]
FAO: Richard Coventry
For more information on our practice, visit: www.rcdental.co.uk
We look forward to hearing from you!
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £34,000.00-£37,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
