Lead Dental Nurse

Manchester - City Centre Dental & Implant Clinic; Manchester; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GDC indemnity covered

CPD funded

Wellbeing support

Birthday leave

Job summary

PortmanDentex's Manchester City Centre Dental & Implant Clinic is offering a Lead Dental Nurse position in Manchester. The role involves leading a team of nurses, chairside support for implants and surgeries, and ensuring clinical governance.

The position is full-time, with Monday–Friday hours (7.45am–5pm) and occasional later shifts. Competitive pay (£15/hour) and career development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• A recognised Dental Nursing qualification and active GDC registration.
• Previous lead or senior dental nurse experience.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of dental nurses and supervise clinical duties.
• Provide chairside assistance across a wide range of treatments including dental implants and oral surgery.
• Maintain clinical records and ensure infection prevention and control procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

GDC registration

Dental Nursing qualification

Lead/Senior nurse experience

Job description

• PortmanDentex Location: Manchester - City Centre Dental & Implant Clinic
• Vacancy Type: Nurse - Qualified
• Department: Practices - North

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Dental Nurse to join our friendly & experienced team at the City Centre Dental & Implant Clinic in Manchester.

The essentials:

• Full-time hours
• Monday - Friday 7.45am - 5pm.One later shift a week on a rota basis until 8pm on a Monday or 7pm Tuesday - Thursday
• Competitive rate of pay: £15 per hour
• 12-surgery implant and referral clinicwith a full range of treatments on offer
• Opportunity to work independently within ournurse-led clinics, and fully within your scope of practice
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Easily accessible,close to all public transport links

Working alongside the Practice Management team, you’lllead a team of Dental Nurses to deliver the highest standards of patient care in a safe and compliant environment. This role will involve, but not be limited to:

Clinical Duties

• Provide chairside assistance across a wide range of treatments, includingdental implant procedures, oral surgery, and restorative dentistry
• Prepare and maintain clinical areas
• Ensure all instruments and equipment are properlymaintained
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records
• Provide a high level of patient care

Leadership & Management

• Supervise, mentor, and support the dental nursing team including Trainees
• Lead by example to deliver excellent standards of patient care
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and training of new dental nurses
• Promote a positive, collaborative team culture

Clinical Collaboration

• Work closely with the Practice Clinical Lead to support clinical standards, governance, and service development
• Assist in implementing new clinical protocols and best practices
• Support continuous improvement in patient care and treatment delivery

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with all GDC, CQC, and HTM 01-05 regulations
• Oversee infection prevention and control procedures
• Maintain and monitor stock levels
• Take responsibility for audits, policies, and standard operating procedures

Administrative Duties

• Support the Practice Manager with day-to-day operational tasks
• Maintain accurate documentation for compliance and audit purposes
• Assist in the smooth running of clinics

About you

We’dlove to receive your application to our Lead Dental Nurse vacancy if you have the following skills and experience:

• A recognisedDental Nursing qualification and active GDC registration
• Previousexperience in a similar lead or senior dental nurse role
• A caring and empathetic approach, withstrong communicationand leadership skills
• A team player who thrives on supporting others and delivering excellent patient care

What do you get in return?

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

• GDC, Indemnity and CPD costs fully covered
• Clear career pathway and development opportunities:including CPD events, intra-oral scanning training, funded formal qualifications, and support to progress in line with your aspirations
• Wellbeing Support:24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and GP service plus an in-house Mental Health First Aider programme
• Additional Reward:bonus scheme based on practice performance
• Extra Leave:Birthday off andoptionto buy 3 more days
• Family Support:Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Financial Security:Life assurance and pension scheme

Who are we?

PortmanDentexis a leading dental group where your skills and ambitions make a real difference. We support over 370 practices across the UK and Ireland.We’reunited by apassion for great dentistry, puttingpatients firstandhelping each other growboth at work and beyond.

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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.