Lead Dental Nurse & Team Leader | CPD & Wellbeing

Scottish Dental Care Group; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GDC registration paid

CPD support

Exclusive high street discounts

Discounted gym memberships and on‑d…

Employee wellbeing programme

Employee Assistance Programme withfree

Holiday purchase scheme

£250 Employee of the Month award

Bonus opportunities for additional…

Your birthday off

Refer-a-friend bonus – earn up to £2,0

Job summary

Grandholm Dental Clinic & Implant Centre in Aberdeen is seeking an experienced Head Dental Nurse to lead our nursing team and uphold high clinical standards in a busy 8-surgery practice.

This full-time role offers £15.15 per hour, a 5-day week (with flexibility to 4 days Tue–Fri), and 8:15am–5:30pm hours. We provide GDC registration support, CPD access, and a supportive, patient‑focused environment.

Qualifications

• GDC-registered dental nurse with required registration and accountability.
• Previous management, supervisory or team leadership experience within a dental practice is essential.
• Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate, support and develop a team.

Responsibilities

• Leading, supporting and motivating the dental nursing team.
• Coordinating daily nursing activities to ensure the smooth running of the practice.
• Maintaining high standards of clinical governance, infection prevention and health and safety.
• Supporting the induction, training and development of nursing colleagues.
• Working closely with the Practice Manager and wider clinical team to improve efficiency and patient experience.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant policies, procedures and GDC requirements.
• Promoting a positive, collaborative and supportive working environment.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Motivational skills

Education

GDC-registered Dental Nurse

Job description

Grandholm Dental Clinic & Implant Centre in Aberdeen is seeking an experienced Head Dental Nurse to lead our nursing team and uphold high clinical standards in a busy 8-surgery practice.

This full-time role offers £15.15 per hour, a 5-day week (with flexibility to 4 days Tue–Fri), and 8:15am–5:30pm hours. We provide GDC registration support, CPD access, and a supportive, patient‑focused environment.