Dental Nurse

Dental Recruit Network; Lower Blandford St Mary; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GDC fees covered

Uniform provided

Workplace pension

Discounts for friends and family

Additional annual leave

Job summary

Dental Recruit Network is seeking a fully qualified Dental Nurse for a private practice in Bournemouth. The role is permanent, full-time (40 hours per week) with Mondays to Fridays working hours across a typical 8:30am–7:00pm rota.

You will provide chairside support, contribute to a high standard of patient care, and work across general dentistry and orthodontics. The practice offers a friendly, patient-centred environment with competitive pay (£15–£17 per hour) and benefits such as GDC fees

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Dental Nurse with current GDC registration.
• Experience in a private dental practice preferred.
• Confident chairside assistance and patient interaction.
• Friendly, sociable and well-organised.
• Committed to high standards of infection control and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance during dental procedures.
• Prepare surgeries and ensure instruments and equipment are ready.
• Support clinicians with general dentistry and orthodontic treatments.
• Maintain decontamination and infection control standards.
• Keep treatment rooms clean, tidy and organised.
• Help patients feel relaxed and comfortable throughout visits.
• Work with the team to keep appointments running smoothly.
• Contribute to a welcoming atmosphere for patients and colleagues.

Skills

Chairside

Infection control

Communication

Organisation

Education

GDC registration

Tools

Dentally

Job description

Dental Nurse – Bournemouth | £15–£17ph

Full-Time | Permanent | Private Practice | Weekdays Only

Are you an experienced Dental Nurse looking to join a private practice where you can put your clinical skills to use in a friendly, patient-centred environment?

A dental practice in Bournemouth is looking to welcome a fully qualified, GDC-registered Dental Nurse to its team. This permanent position offers a varied clinical role, combining general dentistry with orthodontics, alongside a competitive hourly rate and a selection of additional benefits.

The ideal candidate will be confident chairside, approachable with patients and bring a positive, outgoing personality to the team.

At a Glance

Location: Bournemouth

Position: Dental Nurse

Employment: Permanent, full-time

Working Days: Monday–Friday

Hours: 40 per week

Hourly Rate: £15–£17, depending on experience

Practice Type: Private

Software: Dentally

Salary & Staff Benefits

• GDC registration fees covered by the practice.
• Uniform provided.
• Workplace pension.
• Discounts for friends and family.
• Additional annual leave accrued over time.

About the Opportunity

You’ll become part of a private dental team, providing essential clinical support and helping deliver a smooth, positive experience for patients.

The practice offers a combination of general dentistry and orthodontic treatments, giving you the chance to work across different areas of clinical care rather than focusing on just one discipline.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing chairside assistance during dental procedures.
• Preparing surgeries and ensuring instruments and equipment are ready.
• Supporting clinicians with general and orthodontic treatments.
• Maintaining strict decontamination and infection control standards.
• Keeping treatment rooms clean, tidy and organised.
• Helping patients feel relaxed and comfortable throughout their visits.
• Working closely with the wider team to keep appointments running efficiently.
• Contributing to a professional and welcoming atmosphere throughout the practice.

Your Clinical Background

This role would suit a nurse who enjoys variety and is interested in working across:

• General Dentistry – assisting with routine dental care and general clinical procedures.
• Orthodontics – supporting orthodontic treatments and associated patient appointments.

You’ll have the opportunity to apply your existing experience while continuing to develop your skills in a varied private practice setting.

What We’re Looking For

• Fully qualified Dental Nurses with current GDC registration.
• Experienced in a private dental practice.
• Confident and efficient when assisting chairside.
• Friendly, enthusiastic and naturally sociable.
• Professional, dependable and organised.
• Strong communicators who enjoy patient interaction.
• Committed to high standards of patient care.
• Able to work collaboratively and contribute positively to the team.

Your personality matters just as much as your clinical ability. The practice is keen to find someone bubbly, approachable and confident who will help create a positive experience for both patients and colleagues.

Working Pattern

Monday to Friday.

40 hours per week.

Working hours generally fall between 8:30am and 7:00pm, with some variation in start times depending on the rota.

No regular weekend working is specified.

Location & Parking

The position is based in Bournemouth. There is no dedicated parking at the practice, but nearby options include paid on-street parking, multi-storey car parks and Park & Ride facilities.

What Makes This Role Worth Considering

• £15–£17 per hour, based on experience.
• Permanent, full-time employment.
• Monday-to-Friday working pattern.
• Private practice environment.
• A varied caseload spanning general dentistry and orthodontics.
• GDC fees paid and uniform supplied.
• Pension scheme and friend and family discounts.
• Additional holiday accrual.
• An opportunity to join a team that values personality and patient care.