Head Dental Nurse

Mydentist; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holidays

Funded post qualifications

Health & wellbeing benefits

Counselling sessions

Discounts & perks

Job summary

mydentist Westwood Cross is recruiting a Head Dental Nurse to lead the nurse team, assist with planning rotas and people management, and support clinicians in delivering a full range of high-quality dentistry. The role involves stock control and development of Students and Trainee Dental Nurses, in a brand-new 11-surgery practice with easy access.

You’ll work 08:30-17:30, Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturday work.

Qualifications

• Leading the Dental Nurse team and supporting the Practice Manager with rotas and people management.
• Overseeing materials stock management and development of Students and Trainee Dental Nurses.
• Delivering a full range of high-quality dental treatments in a busy practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Dental Nurse team in the practice and assist with rota planning and people management.
• Support clinicians to deliver high-quality dental treatments and ensure smooth operation of the surgery.
• Contribute to student and trainee development and maintain stock levels.

Skills

Head Dental Nurse

Team leadership

Rotas planning

People management

Job description

Your future, as a Head Dental Nurse at mydentist Westwood Cross

Your future, your schedule

You’ll be joining us at our practice at Broadstairs Retail Park, Westwood Cross.

We have recently relocated into a brand-new state-of-the-art practice, with all the latest technology. Our practice features 11 modern surgeries, all on the ground floor for easy wheelchair and disabled access. We are providers of both NHS and Private treatments, including our {my}options affordable private scheme.

We are now recruiting for a Head Dental Nurse position with shift patterns as follows:

08:30-17:30 Monday to Friday, with some flexibility and occasional Saturday working required.

Your future in our Westwood Cross practice

• 11 surgery practice equipped with the latest equipment
• Supportive and experienced team and PM/ADM
• Benefitting from a convenient location with excellent transport links
• Parking is available - over 1,000 free parking spaces on-site.

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.

Your future, your benefits

• From £14.09 - £15.09 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 future, your role

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.

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.