Dental Nurse

Medical Elite Recruitment & Practice Sales Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Part-Time role

Job summary

Medical Elite Recruitment & Practice Sales Limited is seeking a GDC Registered Dental Nurse for a part-time role in a fully private, independently owned practice in Richmond upon Thames. The position offers stable, part-time hours with potential for additional days and orthodontic exposure.

The role requires chairside support across a range of private treatments, a reliable and patient‑focused approach, and strong teamwork in a busy practice environment. Pay is £15.00–£17.00 per hour DOE.

Qualifications

• Chairside support and teamwork skills required.
• Orthodontic experience is desirable.
• Reliable, proactive and patient-focused.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside support across private treatments.
• Support orthodontic treatments and private cases as needed.
• Help maintain a smooth, well‑organised diary and team workflow.

Skills

Chairside support

Teamwork

Orthodontic experience

Education

GDC Registered Dental Nurse

Job description

GDC Registered Dental Nurse – Part-Time | £15.00–£17.00/hr DOE | Fully Private Practice | Richmond upon Thames

We’re recruiting a GDC Registered Dental Nurse to join a fully private, independently owned dental practice in Richmond upon Thames. Following a reduction in hours within the current nursing team, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced nurse seeking stable, part-time hours in a supportive and high-quality setting.

This practice has a real “village vibes in the city” feel—warm, patient-focused, and close-knit—while also offering exposure to a wide range of specialist-led treatments.

Practice Overview

• Fully private, independently owned practice
• 3 modern surgeries, most days running at full capacity
• Strong specialist presence, including orthodontics
• Friendly, established team with a calm and professional atmosphere
• Prime Richmond upon Thames location

Role Details

• Days required:
  • Thursday: 7:45am – 5:15pm
  • Friday: 7:45am – 1:15pm
• Additional day may become available
• Orthodontic experience highly desirable – may allow the addition of a Monday
• Pay: £15.00–£17.00 per hour (DOE)
• Software: SOE
• Chairside support across a range of private treatments
• Supportive, well‑organised diary and team structure

Requirements

• GDC Registered Dental Nurse (preferred)
• Orthodontic experience beneficial
• Reliable, proactive, and patient-focused
• Strong chairside support and teamwork skills
• Confident working in a busy, private practice environment

The practice has previously struggled with trainees but may consider the right candidate.

Why Apply?

• Fully private, independent practice with a loyal patient base
• Friendly, supportive team with a genuine community feel
• Competitive hourly rate
• Consistent part-time hours with potential to increase in the future
• Opportunity to gain further orthodontic and specialist exposure

Job Type: Part-Time, Permanent
Pay: £15.00–£17.00 per hour (DOE)
Location: Richmond upon Thames