Dental Nurse Team Lead

NHS; Otley; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Lead Dental Nurse or aspiring Dental Nurse in Otley. As a pivotal member of the Centre Leadership Team, you will lead the nursing team to deliver excellent patient care while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Join a positive workplace culture that promotes personal development and teamwork!

Benefits

Birthday off paid

Summer & Christmas Team Social Events

Discounted gym membership

Free Dental Health Checks & Routine Hygiene Treatment

Access to mental health first aiders

Team Member of the quarter awards

DBS check fee covered

Contemporary uniform provided

Qualifications

• Fully qualified GDC registered Dental Nurse.
• Experience working as a Dental Nurse is essential.
• Desirable experience in a supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the nursing team to deliver excellent service.
• Manage stock and carry out audits.
• Conduct training sessions for nursing staff.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Team Management

Education

Dental Nurse Qualification

Leadership Qualification

Job description

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Lead Dental Nurse or aspiring Dental Nurse looking to take the leap into Leadership!

We are looking for aDental Nurse Team Lead/Lead Dental Nurseto join our fantastic team inOtley!

Main duties of the job

The Role:

You will be a fully qualified GDC registered Dental Nurse. As the Lead Dental Nurse, you will be a key part of the Centre Leadership Team. You will work closely with the Centre Manager and Dental Nurse Mentor to support the smooth running of the centre.

You will be responsible for leading the nursing team by being an excellent role model alongside supporting the team to deliver excellent nursing support to the clinicians. You will work with clinicians carrying out chairside nursing support whilst ensuring the patient enjoys an excellent customer service experience. Alongside, working within the decontamination room in line with HTM 01-05 and CQC compliance.

About us

Who we are:

We pride ourselves on delivering excellent customer service to our patients, alongside creating a positive workplace culture and environment for our people and teams to work in.

We provide a wide range of services in our dental centres, giving our patients a variety of options and the opportunity for you to work with a range of treatments such as general dentistry, dental implants, Invisalign, orthodontics, composite bonding, oral surgery, facial aesthetics and more!

Why join us? We have some brilliant benefits and perks, including:

• Welcoming, supportive and committed leaders
• Your birthday off paid!
• Summer & Christmas Team Social Events
• Easter gift for you to enjoy
• Voucher at Christmas time to treat yourself
• Rewards for referring other talented individuals
• Access to mental health first aiders
• Regular check-in meetings with your line manager
• Development & progression opportunities with a structured personal development plan
• Positive culture that is centred around team and excellent customer service
• Team Member of the quarter awards
• Discounted gym membership to support your wellbeing
• Free Dental Health Checks & Routine Hygiene Treatment plus discounted dental treatment
• Access to Blue Light Card and discounts
• DBS check fee covered
• Contemporary uniform provided

Details Date posted

02 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£31,291 to £32,370 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

P0005-25-0000

Job locations

Otley Dental Centre

69 Boroughgate

Otley

West Yorkshire

LS21 1AG

Job description Job responsibilities

• General dental nurse duties
• Lead the Nursing Team to deliver an excellent service to both patients and clinicians
• Follow Lead Nurse Workflow and ensure this is kept up to date
• Ensure all staff are wearing correct uniform, PPE and badges
• General walk around and spot check each surgery for cleanliness and ensuring daily checklists are completed
• Stock Management & Ordering
• Emergency Kit & First Aid Kit Management
• Carry out Surgery & CDU Spot Checks
• Carry out Instrument & Bagging Spot Check
• Ensure all weekly CDU & Surgery Checklists and logs are completed and up to date
• Ensure stock rotation is happening i.e. longest expiry dates to the back etc
• Plan and carry out training with Nurses as per Nurse Training Schedule
• Carry out audits and checks as and when required

Job description Job responsibilities

• General dental nurse duties
• Lead the Nursing Team to deliver an excellent service to both patients and clinicians
• Follow Lead Nurse Workflow and ensure this is kept up to date
• Ensure all staff are wearing correct uniform, PPE and badges
• General walk around and spot check each surgery for cleanliness and ensuring daily checklists are completed
• Stock Management & Ordering
• Emergency Kit & First Aid Kit Management
• Carry out Surgery & CDU Spot Checks
• Carry out Instrument & Bagging Spot Check
• Ensure all weekly CDU & Surgery Checklists and logs are completed and up to date
• Ensure stock rotation is happening i.e. longest expiry dates to the back etc
• Plan and carry out training with Nurses as per Nurse Training Schedule
• Carry out audits and checks as and when required

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Dental Nurse Qualification

Desirable

• Leadership Qualification

Experience Essential

• Experience of working as a Dental Nurse

Desirable

• Experience of leading or supervising a team

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Dental Nurse Qualification

Desirable

• Leadership Qualification

Experience Essential

• Experience of working as a Dental Nurse

Desirable

• Experience of leading or supervising a team

Employer details Employer name

Target Dental Group

Address

Otley Dental Centre

69 Boroughgate

Otley

West Yorkshire

LS21 1AG

Employer's website

http://www.targetdentalgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Target Dental Group

Address

Otley Dental Centre

69 Boroughgate

Otley

West Yorkshire

LS21 1AG

Employer's website

http://www.targetdentalgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)