Lead Dental Nurse

Truly Dental; Moate, Athlone; Vor Ort; EUR 32.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Truly Moate in Moate, Westmeath, Ireland, is seeking a Head Dental Nurse to lead the clinical nursing function, mentoring the nursing team, maintaining top-tier patient care, and driving clinical excellence, safety, and smooth operational flow in line with Truly’s values.

You’ll oversee chairside support across specialties, manage infection control, equipment readiness, staff onboarding, and scheduling, while collaborating with dentists and the Dentally system to optimise service delivery.

Qualifikationen

• Qualified Dental Nurse registration in Ireland (or equivalent)
• Several years of hands-on clinical nursing experience in a dynamic dental practice
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience in a clinical setting is preferred
• Strong understanding of dental specialties, instruments, materials, and infection control
• Proficient in audit, record-keeping, and clinical governance
• Excellent communication with patients, dentists, and team members

Aufgaben

• Lead the clinical nursing function in Moate, ensuring top-tier patient care and mentoring the nursing team
• Drive clinical excellence, safety, and operational flow in alignment with Truly’s values and standards
• Provide expert chairside support across all specialties
• Oversee infection control, hygiene, and safety; maintain clinical equipment readiness
• Support onboarding and training of new clinical staff; manage team schedules and performance reviews
• Collaborate with dentists and utilize Dentally to manage workflows and inventories

Kenntnisse

Clinical leadership

Staff mentoring

Communication

Scheduling & inventory

Professionalism & patient-centric

Collaborative/teamwork

Ausbildung

Qualified Dental Nurse registration in Ireland

Tools

Dentally

Jobbeschreibung

Nursing · Moate, Westmeath, Athlone, Ireland

Head Dental Nurse – Truly Moate

Lead the nursing team at Truly Moate. Set the clinical standard, mentor your nurses and keep the clinic running beautifully, with modern technology and a team that invests in you.

Truly is a modern dental company growing across Ireland and the UK. We're building the largest network of patient-first dental clinics in the region, with over 15 locations and a team of 500+ professionals.

We do dental differently, combining the warmth and care patients deserve with the technology and standards of a modern healthcare brand. From state-of-the-art treatment studios to mentorship-driven team culture, we invest in our people as much as in our patients.

Why Join Truly Dental?

Work in a modern, technology-driven clinical environment

Join a supportive team where collaboration and learning matter

Be part of a growing international dental group

Opportunity for long-term career development

Make a real impact on patient experience every day

Get a feel for our team and culture before applying:

As Head Dental Nurse, you’ll lead the clinical nursing function in the Moate, Westmeath clinic, ensuring top-tier patient care, mentoring and supervising the nursing team, and driving clinical excellence, safety, and operational flow in alignment with Truly’s values and standards.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Practice

Serve as a clinical role model: provide expert chairside support across all specialities

Oversee maintenance of clinical standards, hygiene, infection control, and safety

Ensure service readiness: maintain, test, and manage all clinical equipment

Support onboarding and trial periods of new dentists and clinical staff

Leverage the Dentally system to manage clinical workflows and train team members

Manage clinical inventory and supplies to avoid downtime

Administrative & People Management

Participate in staff meetings, contributing to service delivery improvements

Maintain accurate nursing records, audits, and equipment logs

Uphold clinical governance policies (quality, health & safety, risk)

Conduct performance reviews, coaching, and development plans for clinical staff

Assist in recruiting, onboarding, and training new clinical team members

Create and manage team schedules, timesheets, holidays, and shift coverage

Address day-to-day operational issues with problem-solving and decisiveness

What We're Looking For

Education & Experience

Qualified Dental Nurse registration in Ireland (or equivalent)

Several years of hands-on clinical nursing experience in a dynamic dental practice

Prior supervisory or leadership experience in a clinical setting is preferred

Technical Knowledge & Skills

In-depth understanding of dental specialities, instruments, materials, and infection control

Competent use of practice management systems; experience with Dentally is a strong advantage

Proficient in audit, record-keeping, and clinical governance

Strong organisational, scheduling, and inventory management skills

Excellent communication skills, with patients, dentists, and team members

Coaching and mentoring mindset, fostering growth in others

Professionalism, empathy, and a calm, patient-centric approach

Adaptability, resilience, and sound judgment in a fast-paced environment

Collaborative: open to new ideas, continuous improvement, and teamwork

Important Details Before Applying

Clinic opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 8am to 8pm, and Sunday, 10am to 6pm. Flexibility for weekend shifts is required

Location: Moate, Westmeath

Full-time role, balancing both clinical and administrative responsibilities

Strong emphasis on continuous learning, standards, and culture fit

Department

Nursing