Field Dental Nurse

OPRA GROUP; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Mileage reimbursement

Training opportunities

Birthday leave

Job summary

The OPRA Group is seeking a Qualified Field Dental Nurse to support practices across Brentwood, Billericay and Basildon. This role offers variety across multiple sites, with travel between practices and ongoing professional development.

You will provide chairside support, help maintain high clinical standards, and contribute to safe, compliant environments while building your career within a well-established dental recruitment group.

Qualifications

• A recognised Dental Nursing qualification and current GDC registration.
• Access to own vehicle and ability to travel between practices.
• Good understanding of CQC requirements and clinical compliance.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high standards.
• Friendly, professional and patient-focused approach.
• Flexible, positive attitude and willingness to support colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside support across multiple dental practices.
• Deliver excellent patient care while maintaining high clinical standards.
• Prepare treatment rooms and ensure a clean, safe clinical environment.
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures per CQC and HTM guidance.
• Support clinicians across a variety of dental treatments and procedures.
• Adapt quickly to different practice environments and teams.
• Maintain accurate patient records and support day-to-day running of each practice.
• Build positive relationships with colleagues and contribute to a collaborative environment.

Skills

Travel between practices

Patient care

Clinical compliance

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Dental Nursing qualification

GDC registration

Job description

Field Dental Nurse – Brentwood, Billericay & Basildon

Salary: £16.75–£17.75 per hour + £200 monthly car allowance

Hours: 40 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

The Opportunity

The OPRA Group is recruiting a Qualified Field Dental Nurse on behalf of a well-established dental group, supporting practices across Brentwood, Billericay and Basildon.

Are you a qualified Dental Nurse looking for a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same?

This is an excellent opportunity to work across multiple dental practices, supporting experienced clinicians and different practice teams while broadening your clinical experience and developing your career.

If you're adaptable, patient-focused and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, this could be the perfect next step for you.

The Role

As a Field Dental Nurse, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing chairside support across multiple dental practices within your designated region.
• Delivering excellent patient care while maintaining high clinical standards.
• Preparing treatment rooms and ensuring a clean, safe and compliant clinical environment.
• Following infection prevention and control procedures in line with CQC requirements and relevant HTM guidance.
• Supporting clinicians across a variety of dental treatments and procedures.
• Adapting quickly to different practice environments and working effectively with various teams.
• Maintaining accurate patient records and supporting the smooth day-to-day running of each practice.
• Building positive relationships with colleagues and contributing to a collaborative working environment.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A recognised Dental Nursing qualification and current GDC registration.
• Access to your own vehicle and the ability to travel between practices.
• A good understanding of CQC requirements and clinical compliance.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to high standards.
• A friendly, professional and patient-focused approach.
• A flexible, positive attitude and willingness to support colleagues wherever needed.

Salary, Benefits & Career Development

The successful candidate will benefit from an attractive package, including:

• £16.75–£17.75 per hour
• £200 monthly car allowance and mileage claim
• Permanent, full-time employment
• Full clinical foundation support from day one
• Funded training opportunities, including Radiography and Implant Nursing courses
• Structured Nurse Banding and clear career progression pathways
• Staff referral scheme
• Birthday leave
• Discounted dental treatment after six months of service, with discounts extended to immediate family after 12 months

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an ideal role for a Dental Nurse who enjoys variety, wants to develop your clinical skills and is keen to gain experience across different practices.

You’ll benefit from a competitive hourly rate, additional financial support for travel, funded professional development and opportunities to progress your dental career.

The OPRA Group specialises in dental recruitment, helping qualified dental professionals find opportunities that match their experience, career ambitions and working preferences.