Job Summary
Qualified Dental Nurse
Bath Street Dental Practice, Abingdon
4–5 Days per Week | Fully Private Practice
Are you a qualified dental nurse looking for a practice where you can genuinely develop your career, be valued as part of a close-knit team, and enjoy coming to work each day?
Bath Street Dental Practice is an established, independent, fully private dental practice in the heart of Abingdon. For over 70 years we have cared for generations of local families and have built an excellent reputation for high-quality dentistry and exceptional patient care.
We are looking for a motivated and caring dental nurse to join our long-standing team following the departure of one of our nurses, who joined us as a trainee and is now progressing to university to train as a Dental Therapist and Hygienist. We are incredibly proud of her achievement and are now looking for the next person to grow their career with us.
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting time to join the practice. We are currently expanding and investing heavily in our facilities, including:
- A beautiful new reception area
- Improved staff facilities and dedicated staff space
- A brand-new surgery currently under construction
- Modern, fully equipped air-conditioned surgeries
- Continued investment in digital dentistry, including intraoral scanners and 3D printing technology
Most importantly, you’ll be joining a supportive, friendly, and experienced team with exceptionally low staff turnover. Many of our team members have been with us for years, creating a welcoming and collaborative working environment.
The Role
Your responsibilities will include:
- Chairside assistance across a wide range of dental treatments
- Preparing and maintaining clinical areas
- Decontamination and sterilisation of instruments
- Supporting patient care and helping patients feel at ease
- Maintaining high standards of cross-infection control
- Assisting with stock control and surgery organisation
Career Development
We believe in investing in our team.
For the right person, there will be opportunities to:
- Undertake fully funded post-qualification training
- Take on additional responsibilities within the practice
- Develop specialist interests
- Progress into enhanced nursing roles such as Radiography, Oral Health Education, Treatment Coordination, Compliance, or Radiation Protection
- Receive ongoing CPD and in-house training
Whether you are looking to broaden your skills, gain additional qualifications, or build a long-term career in dentistry, we will support your ambitions.
What We’re Looking For
- GDC-registered Dental Nurse (preferred)
- A caring and professional attitude
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- A positive team player who takes pride in delivering exceptional patient care
Applications from experienced trainee dental nurses approaching qualification are also welcome.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Fully paid GDC registration
- Fully funded annual CPD subscription
- Fully funded training and career development opportunities
- Staff dental benefits
- Annual bonus scheme
- Loyalty holiday scheme with additional annual leave awarded for length of service
- Modern, fully equipped air-conditioned surgeries and digital workflows
- Supportive and friendly working environment
At Bath Street Dental Practice, we’re proud of the fact that many of our team members stay with us for years. We work hard to create a positive, supportive culture where people are encouraged to develop, take on new challenges, and build rewarding careers.
If you’d like to join a practice where people genuinely enjoy working together and where your development is encouraged and supported, we’d love to hear from you.
Bath Street Dental Practice6 Bath Street, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 3QH
Apply via Indeed or email: [email protected]
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £14.50 per hour
Work Location: In person
