Head Dental Nurse / Treatment Coordinator / Reception Join Our Specialist Dental Team
We are seeking an experienced, motivated, and highly professional Head Dental Nurse / Treatment Coordinator / Receptionist to join our friendly team of dental specialists. This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional candidate with strong leadership skills, extensive clinical experience, excellent front-of-house and reception experience, and a passion for delivering outstanding patient care.
The successful candidate will play a key role in leading our nursing team, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the clinical environment, coordinating patients throughout their treatment journey, and supporting the reception team to deliver an outstanding patient experience.
Essential Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years' experience working as a qualified Dental Nurse.
- Current GDC registration (essential).
- Previous experience in a Head Dental Nurse or Senior Dental Nursing role.
- Proven experience working as a Treatment Coordinator (TCO).
- Previous experience working in a dental reception role, with confidence managing patient enquiries, appointments, treatment bookings, and diary coordination.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a patient-centred approach.
- Strong leadership and team management abilities.
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work proactively, manage multiple responsibilities, and lead by example.
- Confident using dental software and digital practice management systems.
- Professional, reliable, and committed to maintaining the highest standards of patient care.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, support, and mentor the dental nursing team.
- Oversee the day-to-day clinical operations, ensuring surgeries are fully prepared, compliant, and running efficiently.
- Maintain CQC and cross-infection control standards.
- Coordinate patient consultations and treatment plans.
- Present treatment options and support patients throughout their treatment journey.
- Liaise effectively with clinicians, specialists, nurses, reception staff, and patients to ensure seamless patient care.
- Support the reception team when required, including answering calls, responding to patient enquiries, booking appointments, coordinating clinician diaries, processing payments, and providing a welcoming front-of-house experience.
- Assist clinicians chairside when required.
- Ensure effective stock management, equipment maintenance, and smooth workflow throughout the practice.
- Help maintain exceptional customer service standards across both the clinical and reception teams.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Full-time or part-time opportunities.
- Supportive and professional working environment.
- Opportunity to work alongside experienced dental specialists.
- Ongoing professional development and career progression.
- A valued leadership role within a growing specialist practice.
Working Hours
- 40 hours per week.
- 8-hour shifts.
- In-person position.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced Head Dental Nurse / Treatment Coordinator / Reception with a passion for leadership, patient care, and delivering an exceptional patient experience, we'd love to hear from you.
Please send your CV to [email protected].
Pay: £14.00-£16.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
