Senior Dental Nurse
Location: Hertford
Job Type: Full-time or Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £17.50 to £20.00 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications)
About Us
Dental Health Care is a long-established independent dental practice in Hertford, committed to providing high-quality patient care in a friendly and professional environment. We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest standards of clinical care, teamwork and regulatory compliance.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Dental Nurse to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys taking responsibility, supporting colleagues and helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide chairside assistance across a range of dental procedures.
- Support and mentor dental nurses and trainee nurses.
- Help coordinate the daily running of the clinical team.
- Assist in maintaining CQC compliance and infection prevention standards.
- Ensure surgeries are fully prepared, stocked and maintained.
- Monitor clinical equipment and report maintenance requirements.
- Assist with stock control and ordering of clinical supplies.
- Work closely with dentists, hygienists and reception staff to ensure an excellent patient experience.
- Promote high standards of professionalism, patient care and teamwork.
- Support the induction and development of new members of staff.
Essential Requirements
- GDC registered Dental Nurse.
- Minimum of two years' post-qualification dental nursing experience.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Professional, reliable and positive attitude.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Fully immunised, including Hepatitis B.
- Willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.
- Two satisfactory professional references.
Desirable Skills and Qualifications
- Experience using SOE Exact dental software.
- Previous experience supervising or mentoring other nurses.
- Dental Radiography qualification.
- Oral Health Education qualification.
- Sedation experience.
- Valid Immediate Life Support (ILS) certificate.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Permanent full-time or part-time position.
- Performance bonus.
- Annual bonus.
- Free on-site parking.
- Supportive and friendly working environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and CPD.
- Modern independent practice with an experienced clinical team.
Working Hours
- Monday to Friday.
- Occasional Saturdays as required.
- Full-time or part-time hours available.
Location
Applicants should be able to reliably commute to Hertford or be planning to relocate before commencing employment.
If you are an experienced Dental Nurse looking to take the next step in your career within a supportive independent practice, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Job Types: Permanent, Part-time, Full-time
Pay: £17.50-£20.00 per hour
Benefits:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hertford, Hertfordshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Dental assisting or dental nursing: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- GDC Registration (preferred)
Work Location: In person
