Lead Dental Nurse

Rodericks Dental Limited; Ilkley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental practice in Ilkley is seeking a Lead Dental Nurse who will oversee a team and ensure the highest standards of patient care. The ideal candidate will have a valid GDC registration, at least 2-3 years of experience, and confidence in leadership. This role supports either full-time or part-time hours with a variety of benefits and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Tiered salary structure

GDC registration and indemnity fees covered

Retail discounts

Extra annual leave for your birthday

Comprehensive training

Access to Advanced Qualifications

Uniform provided

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• At least 2-3 years qualified experience in dental nursing.
• Confident in leadership and team management.
• Understanding of Private and NHS dentistry.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Dental Nurses and support recruitment.
• Manage training of Trainee/Apprentice Dental Nurses.
• Ensure smooth running of the Dental Nursing Team.
• Deliver excellent patient care.
• Drive surgery efficiency and performance goals.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Clinical knowledge

Communication

Education

Relevant live GDC registration

Job description

As a Lead Dental Nurse, you'll play a key role looking after every patient and supporting your dentist. With your understanding of Private, NHS and UDA treatments, together with your knowledge of GDC and other regulatory responsibilities, you'll set the highest standards for your team and your patients.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of Dental Nurses, supporting recruitment and additional compliance duties
• Managing the training of Trainee/Apprentice Dental Nurses within your practice, buddying them through their initial induction and acting as an extra support as they learn
• Assisting the Practice Manager to ensure the smooth running of your Dental Nursing Team.
• Passionate about delivering excellent patient care at all times. Working with clinical freedom, to allows us to choose the right solution with each patient.
• Understand the importance of teamwork within the surgery and how you can work effectively to support the dentists
• Possess excellent organisational and influencing skills, using these to ensure that the practice delivers effective care
• Understand Private and NHS dentistry - supporting offering treatment options to patients and how you can best drive surgery efficiency and help the practice performance goals
• Demonstrating your full understanding of GDC and other regulatory responsibilities
• Embrace the importance of your own CPD and ongoing professional development

Qualifications

To be considered for this role, you must have a relevant live GDC registration. This role is available on a full time or part time basis (minimum of 3 days per week). The suitable candidate will have at least 2-3 years qualified experience and be confident in leadership. At Rodericks Dental Partners we are committed to improving lives through quality dentistry - together. We do this by ensuring we reward you financially and personally as you develop your career by offering you great incentives, recognition, and opportunities.

Benefits

• Tiered salary structure based on your skills and experience - plus a practice bonus scheme!
• Your GDC registration and medical indemnity fees covered
• Retail discounts and deals through our easy-to-use app
• Extra day of annual leave for your Birthday!
• Annual leave package which increases with your length of service
• Comprehensive training and verifiable CPD (free online and in person courses)
• Access to Advanced Qualifications
• Uniform provided
• Refer a friend scheme