Head Dental Nurse & Compliance Leader

Dentalcare-Group-4; Reading; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Investors in People

CPD indemnity costs

Career progression

Latest equipment

Job summary

Dentalcare Pangbourne is seeking a Head Dental Nurse/Compliance Officer to lead our nursing team and assure high clinical standards at our Pangbourne practice. The role combines leadership with compliance oversight and patient-centred care within an NHS/private setting.

You will oversee care plans, documentation, and audits while supporting staff development. The position offers up to 40 hours per week, negotiable pay depending on experience, and a supportive management team.

Qualifications

• Qualified and registered nurse with a 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective 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

NMC registration

CQC knowledge

Organisational skills

Communication

Safeguarding

Education

NMC registered nurse

Job description

Dentalcare Pangbourne is seeking a Head Dental Nurse/Compliance Officer to lead our nursing team and assure high clinical standards at our Pangbourne practice. The role combines leadership with compliance oversight and patient-centred care within an NHS/private setting.

You will oversee care plans, documentation, and audits while supporting staff development. The position offers up to 40 hours per week, negotiable pay depending on experience, and a supportive management team.