Lead Dental Nurse - Cricklewood

Zental; Chipping Barnet; Sur place; GBP 42 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

DBS covered

Career progression

Professional development

Résumé du poste

Zental is seeking an experienced Lead Dental Nurse for our Cricklewood practice to lead nursing teams, support clinical excellence and mentor staff in a premium private environment, with a focus on implant dentistry and sedation.

Join a calm, spa-like clinic where patient care comes first; you will oversee chairside support, infection control, and smooth daily workflows while working five days a week, including alternate Saturdays.

Qualifications

• GDC-registered Dental Nurse with 5+ years experience.
• Experience as a lead or head nurse.
• Extensive experience in a private or mixed dental practice.
• Experienced in implant dentistry.
• Strong understanding of clinical standards, compliance, and infection control.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, patient-focused mindset with a calm, confident presence.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-end clinical environment.
• Needs to be able to work 5 days per week inclusive of alternate Saturdays.
• IV Sedation nursing qualification or experience.

Responsabilités

• Provide high-quality chairside assistance to a variety of experienced clinicians.
• Oversee day-to-day nursing duties to ensure smooth, efficient clinical workflows.
• Maintain exemplary infection control standards and ensure full regulatory compliance.
• Work collaboratively with clinicians, Treatment Coordinators, and management to deliver a seamless patient journey.
• Uphold the highest standards of patient care, professionalism, and service excellence.

Connaissances

Leadership

Team management

Infection control

Formation

GDC registered Dental Nurse

Description du poste

Join the Future of Private Dentistry at Zental

Experienced Lead Dental Nurse - Cricklewood - Full-time

We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Dental Nurse to join our Cricklewood practice to support our our growing team. The ideal candidate will be someone with previous head nurse or clinical manager experience and who combines exceptional chairside expertise especially in the field of Implant dentistry and / or Sedation, excellent communication and a patient-first mindset.

At Zental, we create calm, high-performing environments where exceptional teams deliver outstanding patient care.

This is a pivotal role for a Dental Nurse who enjoys leading by example, supporting clinical excellence, and mentoring nursing teams within a premium private practice environment.

About Us

Zental is a boutique, fully private dental group with an Outstanding CQC rating and an exceptional 87% score in the latest Great Place to Work survey. Our practices are designed as calm, contemporary sanctuaries - beautiful, spa-like environments that allow you to focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional patient care.

Our teams are hand-selected for their warmth, skill, and genuine compassion. At Zental, you will feel supported, inspired, and proud of the work you do. This is a rare opportunity to join a state-of-the-art private dental environment and develop your career within a high-performing clinical team.

Guided by CALM - Community, Authenticity, Leadership, Mindfulness — Zental offers a premium culture where kindness, excellence, and integrity shape every patient experience.

What Your Day Will Look Like

You Will

• Provide high-quality chairside assistance to a variety of experienced clinicians
• Oversee day-to-day nursing duties to ensure smooth, efficient clinical workflows.
• Maintain exemplary infection control standards and ensure full regulatory compliance.
• Work collaboratively with clinicians, Treatment Coordinators, and management to deliver a seamless patient journey.
• Uphold the highest standards of patient care, professionalism, and service excellence.

How You Can Thrive at Zental

We are looking for more than technical expertise. We value leadership maturity, emotional intelligence, and a calm, solutions-focused approach.

Essential

• GDC registered Dental Nurse with more than 5 years experience
• Experience as a lead or head nurse
• Extensive experience in a private or mixed dental practice.
• Experienced in Implant dentistry
• Strong understanding of clinical standards, compliance, and infection control.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, patient-focused mindset with a calm, confident presence.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-end clinical environment.
• Needs to be able to work 5 days per week inclusive of alternate Saturdays.
• IV Sedation nursing qualification or experience.

Desirable

• Experience supporting performance, training, and team development.
• > 10 years experienced
• Experience in Management or previous role as Clinical Manager

What You Gain by Joining the Zental Community

• The opportunity to lead within a premium, fully digital private dental environment
• Progression pathways and ongoing development opportunities based on performance
• Professional development support and access to Zental Learning Portal
• DBS covered
• Employee Referral Scheme with competitive referral rewards
• Modern, high spec practices and systems
• Dedicated Treatment Coordinators supporting ethical case acceptance and patient communication
• Competitive salary based on experience and skillset

The Culture at Zental

At Zental, our mission goes beyond dentistry, we help people live healthier, happier, and longer lives.

Community:

We support one another and build uplifting, collaborative teams.

Authenticity:

We act with honesty, integrity, and compassion.

Leadership:

We take responsibility and maintain exceptionally high standards.

Mindfulness:

We stay calm, thoughtful, and solutions-focused, even under pressure.