Lead Dental Nurse

Poldent Dental Care - Wakefield; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A dental care provider in Wakefield is seeking two enthusiastic Lead Dental Nurses to join their friendly team. This part-time role involves supporting the nursing team, assisting during procedures, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should be registered Dental Nurses with excellent communication and leadership skills. A flexible schedule of 3-4 days a week is offered, along with benefits such as a £400 employee discount package.

Benefits

Friendly, supportive team

Private/company parking

Flexible hours

£400 employee discount package

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of nursing experience preferred.
• Up-to-date knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the nursing team, ensuring high standards of patient care.
• Assist dentists during procedures and maintain equipment.
• Mentor junior nurses and supervise day-to-day operations.
• Ensure compliance with practice protocols.
• Complete regular audits.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team leadership

Organisational skills

Knowledge of cross-infection control

Education

Registered Dental Nurse (GDC)

Job description

We're hiring two enthusiastic Lead Dental Nurses to join our friendly dental team.

Hours: Part-time (flexible days)

Locations:

• Wakefield
• Leeds

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience, starting from £15/h (negotiable based on experience and attitude)

Start: asap

Responsibilities:

• Lead and support the nursing team, ensuring high standards of patient care and infection control
• Assist dentists during procedures, prepare rooms, and maintain equipment
• Mentor junior nurses and supervise day-to-day clinic operations
• Assist the Practice Manager in ensuring compliance with practice protocols, infection control, and health and safety regulations
• Complete regular audits
• Control material orders

Requirements:

• Registered Dental Nurse (GDC)
• Excellent communication, team leadership, and organisational skills
• Up-to-date knowledge of cross-infection control and health and safety

Working days: 3-4 days a week, flexible schedule, including Saturdays

DBS check is required for the successful candidate.

Job Types: Part-time, flexible, Permanent

Experience: at least 2 years of nursing experience (preferred)

What we offer:

• Friendly, supportive team
• Private/company parking (Leeds site)
• Part-time, flexible hours with potential for expansion
• £400 employee discount package for dental treatments