Lead Dental Nurse

Reigate - Ringley Park Dental Practice; Reigate; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GDC fees covered

Indemnity covered

CPD costs covered

Career development

Wellbeing programme

Bonus scheme

Birthday leave

Pension scheme

Job summary

Ringley Park Dental Practice in Reigate is seeking a Lead Dental Nurse to manage and mentor the nursing team within our nurse-led clinics. You will provide high-quality patient care, operate in a supportive, compliant environment, and collaborate with orthodontic specialists and therapists.

The role offers a clear career path with ongoing CPD and development opportunities. The position requires a recognised Dental Nursing qualification, active GDC registration, and prior lead or senior nursing

Qualifications

• A recognised Dental Nursing qualification and active GDC registration.
• Previous experience in a lead or senior dental nurse role.
• Caring, empathetic approach with strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of nurses to deliver high standards of patient care in a safe, compliant environment.
• Work alongside specialists and therapists within nurse-led clinics.
• Support, develop and guide the nursing team within the practice.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Dental Nursing qualification

Job description

• Vacancy Type: Nurse - Qualified
• Department: Practices - South

Job Description

Support your patients. Develop your team. Help to shape the future of the practice.

We’vegot a Lead Dental Nurse vacancy at our welcoming Ringley Park Dental Practice in Reigate.

• Typical shifts: 08:00–17:30
• Competitivehourly rate from: £15.50p/h
• Modern and well-equipped surgeries,working alongside Specialist Orthodontists and Therapists
• Opportunity to work independently within ournurse-led clinics, and fully within your scope of practice

You’lllead a team of nurses to deliver the highest standards of patient care in a safe and compliant environment.

About you

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

• A recognised Dental 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:

• Professional Fees Covered: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:Contributory pension scheme

Who are we?

PortmanDentexis a leading dental group supporting more than 370 practices across the UK and Ireland. We putpatients at the heartof what we do and create aninclusive environmentwhere colleagues cangrow and make a real difference.Working in partnershipand always looking for ways to improve, we are building a better future for our patients,practicesand people.

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.