Head Dental Nurse

mydentist; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental network in the UK is seeking a Head Dental Nurse for their Station Road practice in St Ives. You will lead the Dental Nurse team, manage materials, and support clinicians in delivering high-quality dental care. The role offers up to £15.42 per hour, generous holidays, and access to professional development. Join a supportive team dedicated to patient care and work-life balance.

Benefits

Up to 30 days holiday with service

Health and wellbeing benefits

Access to discounts

Fully funded indemnity and GDC membership

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a dental nurse team and supporting clinicians.
• Ability to manage materials stock and assist in student development.
• Strong focus on patient care and team support.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Dental Nurse team and support the Practice Manager.
• Plan rotas, manage people, and oversee stock.
• Assist clinicians in delivering dental treatments.

Skills

Team leadership

Patient care

Communication

Education

Dental Nurse qualification

Job description

Overview

Your future, as a Head Dental Nurse at mydentist

Your future, your schedule

You’ll be joining us at our Station Road practice in central St Ives.

The working pattern for this role is full time Monday to Thursday 8.15am - 5.30pm and Friday 8.15am - 4.30pm

Your future in the Station Road Advanced Oral Health Centre

Highlights

• 7 surgery practice equipped with the latest equipment
• Supportive and experienced team
• Benefitting from a convenient location, the nearest bus stop is opposite the practice, and the park and ride is a 5-minute walk
• Parking is available.

Your future, with us

When you join us, you’ll be joining the UK’s leading dental network, delivering high-quality dentistry that makes people smile. We take pride in the investments we make in our people, that includes professional development and post qualifications. With locations close by and stable hours, you will find a work life balance that you’ll love.

Benefits

• Up to £15.42 per hour
• Holidays rising to 30 days per year with service (plus bank holidays)
• Access to funded post qualifications to expand your skills
• Health and wellbeing benefits; including a virtual GP service and Employee Assistance Programme helpline which includes free counselling sessions
• Access to fantastic discounts at cinemas, major retail brands, restaurants and coffee chains - simple and easy to access making it possible to save hundreds of pounds a year
• Recognition schemes including Dental Heroes and service awards
• Through our Academy you can access training and development opportunities, with core CPD via Agilio
• Indemnity and GDC membership fully funded

Your role and responsibilities

As a Head Dental Nurse, you’ll be responsible for leading the Dental Nurse team in the practice and will support the Practice Manager with planning rotas, people management, materials stock management and the development of Students and Trainee Dental Nurses. You will also support clinicians to deliver a full range of high-quality dental treatments and help to ensure the smooth running of your surgery and the practice. You will enjoy being part of a team that’s passionate about caring for patients and helping the nation smile.

Next steps

Your future starts here

Build a fulfilling career with us, where you\'ll find the opportunity to develop your skills and shape your work life with a caring and inclusive team who support each other.

Click to apply now!

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