Head Dental nurse

mydentist; Okehampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental network in Okehampton is seeking a Head Dental Nurse to lead the dental team and support the Practice Manager. The role involves planning rotas, managing materials, and ensuring quality patient care. Benefits include competitive pay of up to £15.42 per hour, increased holidays, and access to professional development. Join a supportive and experienced team focused on providing high-quality dentistry and work-life balance.

Benefits

Up to £15.42 per hour

Holidays rising to 30 days per year

Access to funded post qualifications

Health and wellbeing benefits

Training and development opportunities

Indemnity and GDC membership funded

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and training Dental Nurses is preferred.
• Ability to manage rotas and materials efficiently.
• Passion for patient care and quality dental treatments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Dental Nurse team in delivering high-quality dental treatments.
• Support Practice Manager with planning and management.
• Ensure smooth running of surgery and practice operations.

Skills

Leading a team

People management

Stock management

Clinical support

Job description

Your future, as a Head Dental Nurse at mydentist

Your future, your schedule

You’ll be joining us at our practice in Okehampton (EX20 1DZ)

The role is predominantly Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm (with occasional Saturday with notice to cover holiday).

Your future in Okehampton practice

• 6 surgery practice equipped with the latest equipment

• Supportive and experienced team

• Benefitting from a convenient location, our practice is a one-minute walk from Tenby House bus stop, or a five-minute walk from Okehampton train station

• 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.

Your future, your 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 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.

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