Dental / Orthodontic Nurse

Dental Limited; Herongate; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company events

Employee discount

Job summary

Dental Limited in Chelmsford is seeking a dedicated Dental/Orthodontic Nurse to join our growing practice. This full- or part-time role welcomes someone who enjoys patient interaction and can handle reception and administrative duties with confidence.

Experience in orthodontics and general dentistry is valued, with opportunities for career development and increased responsibility within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Qualified dental nurse or experienced orthodontic nurse.
• Friendly, caring and confident with patients.
• Comfortable with reception duties and administration.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinicians in orthodontic and general dental procedures.
• Support reception and patient coordination tasks.
• Maintain accurate records and organise clinic materials.

Skills

Orthodontic nursing

Patient care

Reception experience

Communication skills

Administration

Education

GDC Registration

Job description

Dental / Orthodontic Nurse

Location: Chelmsford

Salary: Competitive

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Fill Time

The Dental Abode is a growing, friendly and forward-thinking specialist orthodontic and dental practice in Chelmsford, and we are looking for an enthusiastic Dental / Orthodontic Nurse to join our team on either a full-time or part-time basis. We are particularly interested in someone who enjoys working with patients, has good reception and administrative skills, and would like the opportunity to develop their career and take on greater responsibility over time.

Our practice provides specialist orthodontics, Invisalign, fixed braces, general dentistry, periodontics and dental implants, giving the successful candidate exposure to a varied and interesting clinical environment. This could be the start of a much bigger career with us.

Career Path Opportunities

• Orthodontic nursing Treatment Coordinator (TCO)
• Orthodontic Therapy
• Dental Hygiene, through the appropriate further education and qualifications
• Practice administration
• Reception and patient coordination
• Compliance and clinical coordination
• Team leadership and management

Ideal Candidate

• A qualified Dental Nurse or experienced Orthodontic Nurse
• Friendly, caring and confident with patients
• Experienced or comfortable working on reception
• Organised and reliable with good communication skills
• Comfortable with computers, telephone enquiries and administration
• Positive, proactive and willing to learn
• Interested in orthodontics and modern dentistry
• Someone who enjoys being part of a supportive team
• Ambitious and interested in developing professionally
• Previous orthodontic experience is desirable but not essential for the right candidate, as training and support can be provided.

Both full-time and part-time applications are welcome, and we are happy to discuss working patterns with suitable candidates.

Benefits

• Company events
• Employee discount

Experience: Dental nursing: 2 years

Licence/Certification: GDC Registration (required)