Lead Dental Nurse

PortmanDentex; Bath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent dental group in Bath is seeking a Lead Dental Nurse to oversee and enhance patient care services. You will lead a dedicated team in a modern practice, ensuring compliance and the highest standards in patient care. The ideal candidate holds a recognised Dental Nursing qualification and GDC registration. Full-time and part-time options are available, alongside a competitive hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package including CPD coverage and enhanced leave policies.

Benefits

GDC Indemnity and CPD costs fully covered

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Bonus scheme based on practice performance

Birthday off and option to buy 3 more days

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Life assurance and pension scheme

Qualifications

• Active GDC registration required.
• Caring and empathetic approach with strong communication skills.
• Team player who thrives on providing great service.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team of nurses to deliver the best levels of patient care.
• Ensure safety and compliance in the dental practice.

Skills

EMR Systems

Time Management

Dentrix

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Infection Control Training

Chairside Assisting

OSHA

Front Desk

Medical Imaging

Dental Assisting

Education

Recognised Dental Nursing qualification

Job description

Lead Dental Nurse

Are you a Lead Dental Nurse looking for an exciting new opportunity?

Are you ready to step into a new challenge in a friendly and modern setting if so we’ve got a vacancy at our welcoming Edgar buildings dental and implant clinic in Bath?

Full‑time hours available (we can also consider part‑time) 40 hours over 5 days.

Typical shifts

08:00 – 16:00 40 hours.

Competitive hourly rate

From £14.85 per hour.

About the practice

4‑surgery specialist practice caring for private patients. Leading the team of nurses to ensure we deliver the best levels of patient care in a safe compliant environment.

Modern and well‑equipped surgeries working alongside Specialists and Therapists.

Parking available within walking distance.

In the heart of the city at the top of the main shopping street surrounded by shops and restaurants.

About you

• A recognised Dental Nursing qualification and active GDC registration.
• A caring and empathetic approach with strong communication skills.
• A team player who thrives on providing great service and building relationships with colleagues and patients.
• Orthodontic experience is helpful but not essential; full training will be provided.

What do you get in return

In addition to a competitive salary our benefits package also includes:

• GDC Indemnity and CPD costs fully covered.
• Wellbeing Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and GP service plus an in‑house Mental Health First Aider programme.
• Bonus scheme based on practice performance.
• Birthday off and option to buy 3 more days.
• Enhanced maternity / paternity leave.
• Life assurance and pension scheme.

Who we are

PortmanDentex is a leading dental group where your skills and ambitions make a real difference. We support over 370 practices across the UK and Ireland. We’re united by a shared commitment to exceptional dentistry patient‑first care and helping each other thrive in work and beyond.

Application process

When you click apply, we just need your CV and contact details plus answers to a few quick questions and that’s it! You’ll hear back from us as soon as we can whatever the outcome.

Ready to join us? Click apply to take the next step in your Dental Nursing career.

EEO statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity equity and inclusion in our workplace. We are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect and are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race religion or belief sex sexual orientation gender reassignment pregnancy or maternity marital or civil partner status disability age or nationality.

Key Skills

• EMR Systems
• Time Management
• Dentrix
• Organizational skills
• Communication skills
• Infection Control Training
• Chairside Assisting
• OSHA
• Front Desk
• Medical Imaging
• Dental Assisting