Qualified Dental Nurse

Together Dental; Basildon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff referral schemes

Nurse banding structure

Birthday leave

Discounted dental treatment after 6 mo

Fully funded DBS checks

Employee Assistance Programme

CPD support and training with 24/7/365

Pension enrollment after 3 months

Career mobility and progression

Job summary

Together Dental Basildon is seeking a caring, motivated Qualified Dental Nurse to join our welcoming practice on a 12-month fixed term contract. This role is 32 hours per week across Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

You will provide chairside support, prepare rooms, maintain infection control, sterilise instruments, and keep accurate patient records while delivering excellent care and supporting patients throughout their visit.

Qualifications

• A recognised Dental Nursing qualification.
• Current GDC registration.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive, reliable, and professional approach.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside support to dentists and clinicians across a range of treatments.
• Prepare treatment rooms and equipment to ensure surgeries run efficiently.
• Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control.
• Sterilise and maintain dental instruments and equipment.
• Keep accurate and up-to-date clinical records.
• Support patients throughout their visit, helping them feel comfortable and informed.
• Work closely with colleagues to deliver an exceptional patient experience.
• Assist with stock control and ensure surgeries are fully equipped and compliant.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Patient care

Education

Dental Nursing qualification

Job description

The Opportunity

Location: Basildon

Salary: £13.40 - £14.75 per hour – dependent on experience

Hours: 32 hours per week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:45am - 5:45pm, Friday 7:45am – 4:15pm)

Contract: 12 month fixed term contract

We are looking for a caring, motivated, and enthusiastic Qualified Dental Nurse to join our welcoming practice. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive team that is committed to delivering exceptional patient care in a friendly and professional environment. Whether you are newly qualified or bring years of experience, we are looking for someone who is passionate about dentistry, enjoys working as part of a team, and takes pride in providing outstanding care to our patients.

The Role

As a Qualified Dental Nurse, You Will

• Provide chairside support to our dentists and clinicians across a range of treatments.
• Prepare treatment rooms and equipment to ensure surgeries run efficiently.
• Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control.
• Sterilise and maintain dental instruments and equipment.
• Keep accurate and up-to-date clinical records.
• Support patients throughout their visit, helping them feel comfortable and informed.
• Work closely with colleagues to deliver an exceptional patient experience.
• Assist with stock control and ensure surgeries are fully equipped and compliant.

About You

• A recognised Dental Nursing qualification.
• Current GDC registration.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive, reliable, and professional approach.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A commitment to delivering high standards of patient care.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Additional qualifications such as Dental Radiography, Oral Health Education, Sedation Nursing, or Implant Nursing are desirable but not essential.

What We Offer

• Staff referral schemes
• Industry leading Nurse banding structure
• Birthday leave
• Discounted dental treatment after 6 months service, extended to family after 12 months
• Fully funded DBS checks
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, your mental well-being matters to us!
• CPD support and training with 24/7 access to thevery bestdental educators
• Support from our People Team, Finance and other supportteams should you ever need it
• Auto enrolment into a pension after 3 months service
• Career mobility and progression opportunities

Join Our Team

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

The Company

Together Dental is a growing group of practices led by forward thinking, caring dentists with a shared vision to provide outstanding dental care for both NHS and private patients. We value the trust that our patients have placed in us and work hard to protect that trust. Our team are passionate about working together to deliver the best possible care in a friendly and welcoming environment.

Working With Us

Cultures & Values

We support each other, providing outstanding service to practices and our dentists. We educate our patients empowering them to make informed decisions about their oral health. There is a sense of energy and purpose behind everything we do. We instil trust in our teams and patients via our empathetic and supportive approach.

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