Dental Nurse

Bupa; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A private dental practice in Maidstone is seeking an experienced Dental Nurse to provide compassionate chairside support and uphold high standards of patient care. This role demands GDC registration and a minimum of one year experience in decontamination and patient care. The practice offers a supportive working environment with flexible hours, ongoing professional development, and additional staff benefits, including pension and parking.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Ongoing professional development

Pension scheme

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in decontamination & patient care.
• Ability to maintain high standards of infection control.
• Experience performing treatment coordinator duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective, and compassionate chairside support.
• Maintain high standards of infection control and surgery set-up.
• Ensure accurate and timely patient record-keeping.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Experience with implant nursing

Decontamination & patient care

Education

GDC Registration

Tools

Exact software

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Dental Nurse to join our team of highly skilled professionals at a modern, patient‑focused private dental practice in Leeds. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a friendly, supportive, and professional environment, offering a wide range of treatments including cosmetic dentistry, composite bonding, aligner therapy, and implants. You’ll be part of a collaborative and forward‑thinking team, dedicated to providing exceptional patient care with clinical precision, compassion, and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective, and compassionate chairside support to clinicians and hygienists
• Maintain high standards of infection control, decontamination, and surgery set‑up
• Assist in stock control and ordering of materials and consumables
• Ensure accurate and timely patient record‑keeping in line with GDC and GDPR requirements
• Support compliance, audits, and cross‑infection control procedures
• Communicate professionally with patients and contribute to a welcoming environment
• Uphold CQC standards and health & safety procedures at all times

Key Requirements

• GDC Registration (essential)
• Minimum 1 year experience in decontamination & patient care
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work well within a team
• Experience with Exact software
• Experience with implant nursing and reception
• Experience performing treatment coordinator duties

Benefits

• Pay: From £13.50 per hour
• Flexible hours (minimum 26 hours per week)
• Supportive and friendly team environment
• Ongoing professional development and CPD support
• Additional staff benefits and pension scheme
• On‑site parking