Head Dental Nurse

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

Job summary

A leading dental group is seeking a Head Dental Nurse to join their practice in Basildon. The role offers excellent opportunities for professional development, including funding for GDC registration and access to clinical material from day one. You will enjoy a supportive work environment with a structured training program and a variety of employee benefits including birthday leave and discounted dental treatment. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential, along with a firm understanding of the dental industry.

Benefits

Staff referral schemes

Birthday leave

Discounted dental treatment

Fully funded DBS checks

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

CPD support and training

Pension auto-enrollment

Career mobility opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be fully qualified and GDC registered.
• Excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills are required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong understanding of the dental industry.
• Attention to detail and adherence to CQC standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop skill-set as a Head Dental Nurse.
• Work collaboratively with the Practice Team.
• Support continuous professional development.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

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 be 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!