Lead Dental Nurse - Duke Street

The Real Good Dental Company Limited; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GDC and indemnity paid

CPD support

Career development opportunities

Friendly working environment

Employee benefits

Job summary

Duke Street Dental Practice, part of The Real Good Dental Company Limited, in Brighton, seeks a proactive Lead Nurse to join a busy private-focused team.

This role blends chairside nursing with day-to-day Practice Manager support, offering a clear path toward leadership within the Real Good Dental Group. Competitive hourly pay and continuous CPD are provided.

Qualifications

• Qualified Dental Nurse with current GDC registration.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in dental nursing (NHS or mixed practice).
• Organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Practice Manager with regulatory compliance and quality assurance.
• Support stock control and ordering of materials.
• Provide chairside dental nursing and maintain cross-infection control.
• Maintain patient records and support treatment sessions.

Skills

Dental Nursing

GDC Registration

Regulatory Compliance

Stock Control

CPD Knowledge

Education

GDC Registered Dental Nurse qualification

Tools

SOE Exact

Job description

Location: Duke Street Dental Centre Hours: Full-time, permanent

Salary: £16.50 per hour

Reports to: Practice Manager

About Us

Duke Street Dental Practice is part of the Real Good Dental Group, a growing network of modern, patient-focused practices across the UK. Our Brighton team prides itself on delivering high-quality private dentistry in a supportive, friendly, and forward-thinking environment. We are now seeking a proactive and organised lead Nurse to join our busy practice. This role combines clinical nursing duties with day-to-day administrative support to the Practice Manager, making it an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual looking to develop into a leadership position.

Key Responsibilities

Practice Management Support

• Assist the Practice Manager with compliance for regulatory standards (CQC, GDC, HTM 01-05, GDPR), risk management, and quality assurance activities.
• Support with stock control, and ordering of dental materials and consumables.
• NB: Responsibilities are not exhaustive and are subject to change to meet the needs of the business.

Dental Nursing Duties

• Provide chairside assistance to dentists and hygienists, maintaining cross-infection control to the highest standard.
• Prepare, sterilise, and set up instruments and materials for each patient.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure smooth running of treatment sessions.
• Support with clinical audits, stock checks, and laboratory liaison.
• Comply with all GDC and CQC requirements and keep CPD up to date.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Dental Nurse with current GDC registration.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in dental nursing (NHS or mixed practice).
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Good knowledge of compliance and CQC standards.
• Computer literate – experience with dental software (SOE Exact)
• A positive, proactive approach and willingness to take on additional responsibility.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• GDC and indemnity paid
• CPD support and career development opportunities within the Real Good Dental Group
• Friendly and professional working environment
• Employee benefits and group-wide initiatives