Head Dental Nurse

Dental Beauty Partners; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentives package

Competitive pay

Career progression

Clinical development funded

Team environment

Job summary

Ascent Dental Leamington Spa is seeking a full-time Head Dental Nurse to join a patient-centred team in Leamington Spa. You will lead and support a busy private practice, driving clinical excellence and team cohesion.

We fund advanced training in radiography, sedation, implants and orthodontics, with a clear development pathway and competitive pay. Hours are Mon-Fri 8:20am–5:45pm, with occasional Saturdays, and a strong commitment to your professional growth.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience as a Dental Nurse in private or mixed practice.
• Experience leading or supervising a nursing team.
• Positive, upbeat mindset that lifts the team.
• Clear communication with patients and colleagues.
• Excellent attention to detail and high clinical standards.
• Hands-on in surgery and supporting great dentistry.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of nurses in a busy private practice.
• Ensure high standards of infection control and patient care.
• Coordinate scheduling and ensure smooth daily operations.

Skills

Dental Nurse

Team leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Clinical standards

Hands-on in surgery

Job description

Head Dental Nurse

Department: Practice Recruitment

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Leamington Spa

Description

Head Dental Nurse Position – Ascent Dental Leamington Spa Full-Time | Competitive Salary Dependent Upon Experience GDC, Indemnity & CPD fully covered

Ascent Dental are opening applications for a full-time Head Dental Nurse to join our forward-moving, patient-centred team in Leamington Spa. This is an opportunity to grow, stretch your skills, and become part of a practice where development isn’t just encouraged – it’s actively invested in.

Why This Role Is Different

At Ascent, you don’t sit on the sidelines. You become a key player. A hands‑on, integral part of our clinical team where your skills are used, strengthened, and celebrated day in and day out.

We fund advanced training that you genuinely get to use:

• Radiography
• Sedation
• Implants
• Orthodontics

Once you've learnt it, you'll be given the opportunity to apply it in your role, allowing personal growth & development.

About The Role

We’re seeking a qualified dental nurse who either has the ambition to lead a team or has proven experience in supervising a team of nurses, ideally in a busy private practice environment.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:20am–5:45pm, with occasional Saturdays. Hours may also vary according to business needs but we will always give plenty of notice if there were to be a change.

What You’ll Bring

• Ideally 2-5 years of experience as a Dental Nurse, within a private or mixed practice
• Ideally some lead nurse or supervisory experience
• A positive, upbeat mindset that lifts the team around you
• Clear and confident communication, with patients and colleagues
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in high clinical standards
• A passion for being hands‑on in surgery and supporting great dentistry

Why Join Us

• Ascent Incentives Package: We offer a range of paid leave benefits, incentive schemes, and development support designed to recognise important life events, reward contribution, and support long‑term career progression
• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Competitive hourly rate varying dependent upon experience & qualifications
  GDC, indemnity and CPD – all covered, saving hundreds of £ per year
  Structured career development pathway
• Career Progression: Fast-growing group across the Midlands, meaning genuine opportunities to step up, specialise, and progress
• We Invest In You: We pay for your clinical development – including post-grad and extended duties courses – because your growth strengthens the whole team
• Supportive, Fun Environment: A place where people enjoy coming to work. Friendly, uplifting, and built on teamwork
• Patient-First Care: Be part of a practice where you can make a meaningful difference every day