Lead Dental Nurse

Portman Dental Care; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental practice in Maidenhead is seeking a friendly and professional Lead Dental Nurse. The candidate will manage infection control and patient care, with prior experience preferred. The position offers a competitive salary, a supportive team, and numerous benefits for career growth.

Benefits

GDC, Indemnity and CPD costs covered

Bonus scheme based on practice performance

Access to our Dental Academy

Special days off including birthday

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Life assurance

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar lead nurse role is highly desirable.
• Ability to communicate well with patients and colleagues.
• Passionate about building great relationships with patients.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership for infection control and the decontamination room.
• Perform equipment checks and nurse 1-2-1’s.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Positive attitude

Education

Valid certification or diploma in Dental Nursing

Registration with the General Dental Council (GDC)

Job description

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If you're a patient-focused Lead Dental Nurse looking for a rewarding role in a friendly and professional environment, look no further than Maidenhead Portman Dental & Implant Clinic.

If you are an experienced Lead Dental Nurse, or a Dental Nurse who is looking for the next step in your career, then this may be the role for you. The successful applicant will take ownership for infection control, the decontamination room, testing, equipment checks and nurse 1-2-1’s.

About the practice

We are a private dental practice that has played a central role in Maidenhead since 1948, providing specialist dental service to individual patients and families. Portman Dental and Implant Clinic and Orchard Dental & Implant Clinic have merged skills and are now located together in our purpose-built practice in the centre of the town. The practice now supports a large team of specialist clinicians able to provide the widest range of dental procedures for our patients.

Hours

About you

We welcome your application to our Lead Dental Nurse vacancy if you have the following skills and qualifications:

• Valid certification or diploma in Dental Nursing
• Registration with the General Dental Council (GDC)
• Previous experience in a similar lead nurse role is highly desirable
• A positive attitude, empathy, and the ability to communicate well with patients and colleagues
• Passionate about building great relationships with patients and colleagues, and providing exceptional standards of care.

What do you get in return?

As a PortmanDentex colleague, you’ll be part of a collaborative team that celebrates individuality . By growing together, we’ll reimagine group dentistry and wellness, enabling happier and healthier futures for all our clinicians, colleagues and patients. Ready to aim higher and join our journey? Click to apply now and discover more.

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

• GDC, Indemnity and CPD costs covered
• Bonus scheme based on practice performance
• Access to our Dental Academy to support you with your career ambitions
• Additional special days off (such as your birthday), and the opportunity to purchase up to 3 additional annual leave days
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Life assurance and contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7, 365 days a year confidential helpline and counselling service, plus 24/7 GP service

To apply for our Lead Dental Nurse vacancy please submit your latest CV. Alternatively, please feel free to share this opportunity with your friends or colleagues who may be interested.

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Additional Information

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.