Head Dental Nurse & Compliance Leader

Dentalcare Group Ltd; Pangbourne; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Investors in People

Team social events

GDC/CPD indemnity covered

Latest technology

28 days holiday

Job summary

Dentalcare Group Ltd is seeking a Head Dental Nurse/Compliance Officer for Dentalcare Pangbourne. The role combines leadership of the nursing team with ensuring compliance and high-quality patient care in a NHS/Private practice setting.

The successful candidate will lead the nursing team, maintain clinical governance, and collaborate with the management team to support continuous improvement and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Qualified and registered nurse with current NMC registration.
• Experience in a nursing or senior clinical role.
• Knowledgeable about CQC requirements and compliance.
• Highly organised, reliable and able to manage competing priorities.
• A confident leader and communicator.
• Committed to delivering person-centred, compassionate care.
• Proactive, professional and keen to support continuous improvement.
• Comfortable taking responsibility and working as part of a supportive management team.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support to the nursing and care team.
• Maintain high standards of clinical care and promote best practice.
• Support compliance with CQC regulations, policies and clinical governance requirements.
• Ensure care plans, medication records, audits and clinical documentation are maintained accurately.
• Support staff with guidance, supervision and ongoing development.
• Assist with audits, inspections and quality improvement initiatives.
• Promote safeguarding, infection prevention and health and safety standards.
• Help ensure the service is well organised, safe and responsive to the needs of those in our care.
• Work closely with the Registered Manager and wider management team.

Skills

Leadership

CQC compliance

Communication

Organisation

Patient care

Education

NMC registration

Job description

Dentalcare Group Ltd is seeking a Head Dental Nurse/Compliance Officer for Dentalcare Pangbourne. The role combines leadership of the nursing team with ensuring compliance and high-quality patient care in a NHS/Private practice setting.

The successful candidate will lead the nursing team, maintain clinical governance, and collaborate with the management team to support continuous improvement and patient safety.