Head Dental Nurse

Together Dental; Basildon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing dental group in Basildon seeks a qualified Head Dental Nurse to enhance their practice. The role focuses on providing exceptional care while supporting professional development through funded training and a collaborative team environment. Ideal candidates will be GDC registered with strong leadership and communication skills.

Benefits

Staff referral schemes

Birthday leave

Discounted dental treatment after 6 months

Fully funded DBS checks

CPD support and training

Auto enrolment into a pension after 3 months

Career mobility and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Be fully qualified and GDC registered.
• Excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to work well independently and within a team.
• Strong attention to detail and CQC standards.

Responsibilities

• Join a team focused on providing outstanding dental care.
• Participate in continuous professional development.
• Work effectively with the Practice Team to support operations.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Fully qualified and GDC registered

Job description

The Opportunity

Are you looking to develop your skill‑set and join one of the fastest growing dental groups in the UK? We have an exciting new opportunity for a Head Dental Nurse to join us at our Basildon practice.

Our Practice Team sits at the heart of our business and we firmly believe that being a Dental Nurse is a vocation – not just a job. As such, we are always looking for ways to invest in your continuous professional development.

Working Pattern

Monday to Thursday 08:45‑17:45

Friday 07:45‑16:15

40 Hours per week

For our Head Dental Nurses, your GDC registration fees are funded and you will have access to full foundation clinical material from day one. This includes courses in Radiography and Implant Nurse training, and medical indemnity is provided. Our focus is to create a structured programme that allows you to continually develop and our surgeries/equipment are to the highest standard to assist in your learning.

Benefits

• Staff referral schemes
• Birthday leave
• Dental Nurse forum – held quarterly
• Discounted dental treatment after 6 months service, extended to family after 12 months
• Fully funded DBS checks
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme – your mental well‑being matters to us!
• CPD support and training with 24/7 access to the very best dental educators
• Support from our HR, Finance and Management team should you ever need it
• Auto enrolment into a pension after 3 months service
• Career mobility and progression opportunities

What You Need

• Be fully qualified and GDC registered
• Excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work well independently and within a team
• A firm understanding of the dental industry and what the role entails
• Strong attention to detail and CQC standards

If you’re interested or would like more information, please apply now!

The Company

Together Dental is a growing group of practices led by forward‑thinking, caring dentists with a shared vision to provide outstanding dental care for both NHS and private patients.

We value the trust that our patients have placed in us and work hard to protect that trust. Our team is passionate about working together to deliver the best possible care in a friendly and welcoming environment.

Working With Us

Cultures & Values

We support each other, providing outstanding service to practices and our dentists.

We educate our patients empowering them to make informed decisions about their oral health.

There is a sense of energy and purpose behind everything we do.

We instil trust in our teams and patients via our empathetic and supportive approach.