Qualified Dental Nurse – Headington, Oxford
Up to £16.25 per hour | No Weekends | Private Health Insurance | Fully Paid GDC, CPD & Indemnity
We are looking for a friendly, reliable, punctual and enthusiastic Qualified Dental Nurse to join our modern mixed NHS and private dental practice in central Headington, Oxford.
We are proud to have been a BDA Good Practice member for 8 years, reflecting our ongoing commitment to high standards of patient care, professionalism and practice management.
We pride ourselves on having a friendly and respectful working environment. Our dentists value the experience and input of their nurses and believe that everyone in the team should feel listened to, supported and appreciated.
We also understand how important a manageable working day is. Patient lists are carefully managed so that clinicians and nurses have the time they need to provide good patient care without feeling constantly rushed or stressed, with adequate time allowed for breaks.
Why join us?
- Up to £16.25 per hour, depending on experience
- 20 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays
- No weekend shifts
- Extra days of holiday for long service
- Carefully managed patient lists – we don't believe in constantly rushing our team
- Adequate time for breaks throughout the working day
- Fully paid GDC registration
- Fully paid CPD
- Professional indemnity cover
- Private Health Insurance with Vitality
- Workplace Pension
- FIGS uniform
- Regular paid practice meetings
- Opportunities to train in extended duties such as dental radiography and digital scanning
- Support for ongoing professional development
- BDA Good Practice member for 8 years
- Modern, fully air-conditioned premises
- Fully computerised practice
- TRIOS digital scanner
- On-site parking
- Central Headington location
- Mixed NHS and private dentistry
- Friendly and supportive dentists and team
The role
- Providing chairside support during a range of NHS and private treatments
- Preparing surgeries, instruments and materials
- Maintaining excellent infection prevention and control standards
- Supporting and reassuring patients
- Maintaining accurate clinical records
- Working closely with dentists and the wider practice team
- Helping ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the practice
- Undertaking additional duties as required, including compliance and administrative tasks
Applicants must be qualified and GDC registered.
Applicants must also have the right to work in the UK.
This position is subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references.
We are looking for someone who is caring, professional, organised and enjoys being part of a team where their contribution is genuinely valued.
Hours
39 hours per week – no weekends
- Monday: 8.15am–5.15pm
- Tuesday: 8.15am–8.00pm
- Wednesday: 8.15am–5.15pm
- Thursday: 8.15am–5.15pm
- Friday: 8.15am–1.00pm
Pay
Up to £16.25 per hour, depending on experience
Location: Headington, Oxford
Send CV to [email protected]
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Pay: Up to £16.25 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Oxford OX3 7BH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Dental Nursing: 1 year (preferred)
- Dental Nurse: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Valid GDC registration (required)
Work Location: In person
