Lead Dental Nurse at PortmanDentex

Tunbridge Wells, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jul, 26

Salary

16.0

Posted On

09 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Dental nursing, Leadership, Patient care, Communication, Team management, Compliance, Reception duties, Clinical support, Empathy, Intra-oral scanning

Industry

Wellness and Fitness Services

Description

Job Description Are you a Lead Dental Nurse or Dental Nurse looking for an exciting new opportunity? Are you ready to step into a leadership role in a friendly and modern setting? If so, we’ve got a vacancy at our welcoming The Centre for Aesthetic Periodontics and Implantology in Tunbridge Wells. Full-time hours available - 36 hours per week over 4 days + 1 Saturday per month Competitive hourly rate from £16ph Typical working days are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, with the flexibility to work until 7.30pm on Wednesdays and 8.30pm on Thursdays. Leading a team of nurses to ensure we deliver the best levels of patient care, in a safe, compliant environment Opportunity to work independently within our nurse-led clinics, and fully within your scope of practice Close-knit, established team, delivering dental care for the best patients in Tunbridge Wells! This pivotal role combines leadership responsibilities with hands-on dental nursing and reception duties, ensuring the smooth operation of our practice and delivery of exceptional patient care. You’ll lead a team of nurses to deliver the highest standards of patient care in a safe and compliant environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to join the team at this award-winning, 5-star reviewed Practice! About you We’d love to receive your application to our Lead Dental Nurse vacancy if you have the following skills and experience: A recognised Dental Nursing qualification and active GDC registration Previous experience in a similar lead or senior dental nurse role A caring and empathetic approach, with strong communication and leadership skills A team player who thrives on supporting others and delivering excellent patient care What do you get in return? In addition to a competitive salary, our benefits package also includes: Professional Fees Covered: GDC, Indemnity and CPD costs fully covered Clear career pathway and development opportunities: including CPD events, intra-oral scanning training, funded formal qualifications, and support to progress in line with your aspirations Wellbeing Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and GP service plus an in-house Mental Health First Aider programme Additional Reward: bonus scheme based on practice performance Extra Leave: Birthday off and option to buy 3 more days Family Support: Enhanced maternity/paternity leave Financial Security: Contributory pension scheme Who are we? PortmanDentex is a leading dental group where your skills and ambitions make a real difference. We support over 370 practices across the UK and Ireland. We’re united by a shared commitment to exceptional dentistry, patient-first care, and helping each other thrive – in work and beyond. Application process When you click apply, we’ll just need your CV and contact details, plus answers to a few quick questions — and that’s it! You’ll hear back from us as soon as we can, whatever the outcome. Ready to join us? Click apply to take the next step in your dental nursing career. LI-NC1 IND001 Additional Information We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace. We are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect and are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, disability, age, or nationality. Contract Type: Permanent PortmanDentex Location: Tunbridge Wells - The Centre for Aesthetic Periodontics and Implantology Vacancy Type: Nurse - Qualified Department: Practices - South

Responsibilities

The Lead Dental Nurse will manage a team of nurses to ensure high standards of patient care and safety within the practice. This role also involves performing hands-on dental nursing and reception duties to support smooth daily operations.