Senior Dental Nurse & Team Lead – Full-Time

University of Suffolk; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A dental clinic in Ipswich is seeking an experienced Senior Dental Nurse to provide essential support and ensure high standards of patient care. This full-time role includes welcoming patients, maintaining surgery readiness, and supervising the dental nurse team. Candidates should have substantial chairside experience and hold relevant qualifications such as the National Certificate for Dental Nurses. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £31,049 to £37,796 and includes generous benefits including professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Opportunities for professional development

Uniform

Supportive work environment

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• GDC registration with professional indemnity and up-to-date immunisations.
• Substantial chairside experience with confident four-handed support.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming and supporting patients sensitively.
• Maintaining surgery readiness and preparing materials.
• Accurate clinical records management.

Skills

GDC registration

Chairside experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Dental software proficiency

Supervisory experience

Education

National Certificate for Dental Nurses or NVQ Level 3

Certificate in Dental Radiography or NEBDN Oral Health Certificate

Job description

A dental clinic in Ipswich is seeking an experienced Senior Dental Nurse to provide essential support and ensure high standards of patient care. This full-time role includes welcoming patients, maintaining surgery readiness, and supervising the dental nurse team. Candidates should have substantial chairside experience and hold relevant qualifications such as the National Certificate for Dental Nurses. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £31,049 to £37,796 and includes generous benefits including professional development opportunities.