Lead Dental Nurse – Southampton / Hampshire

MBR Dental Jobs; Southampton; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded CPD

GDC DBS indemnity fees covered

Uniform provided

Career progression

Competitive staff benefits

Job summary

MBR Dental is seeking a Lead Dental Nurse for a private practice in Southampton, Hampshire on a permanent basis. The role involves chairside patient care, infection control, and leading the nursing team.

You will manage staff rotas, stock, and contribute to CQC compliance, with a salary of £37,000–£38,000 per year and a 42.5-hour week. GDC registration and DBS check are required, with two years UK nursing experience.

Qualifications

• GDC registration and DBS check required.
• Minimum two years UK dental nursing experience.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Dentally software experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Chairside assistance and patient care.
• Infection control and surgery preparation.
• Leading, mentoring and supporting the nursing team.
• Managing staff rotas, stock control and ordering.
• Supporting CQC compliance and clinical audits.
• Assisting the Practice Manager with daily operations.
• Providing occasional reception cover.

Skills

Leadership

Infection control

Mentoring

Staff rostering

Tools

Dentally

Job description

Lead Dental Nurse – Southampton / Hampshire

Salary: £37,000–£38,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 42.5 hours per week
Job Type: Permanent

MBR Dental is recruiting a Lead Dental Nurse for a private dental practice in Southampton, Hampshire on a permanent basis.

What’s on offer:

• Available as soon as possible.
• Will take notice periods into consideration.
• Full time opportunity – 42.5 hours per week.

• Monday to Friday, 8:00 am–5:30 pm.
• £37,000–£38,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Monthly pay.
• Fully funded CPD, GDC, DBS and professional indemnity fees.
• Uniform provided.
• Career progression and development opportunities.
• Competitive staff benefits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Chairside assistance and patient care.
• Infection control and surgery preparation.
• Leading, mentoring and supporting the nursing team.
• Managing staff rotas, stock control and ordering.
• Supporting CQC compliance and clinical audits.
• Assisting the Practice Manager with daily operations.
• Providing occasional reception cover.

Requirements:

• GDC registration and a valid DBS check.
• Minimum two years’ UK dental nursing experience.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Dentally software experience preferred.

The practice offers general dentistry, implants, Invisalign and periodontics.