Lead Dental Nurse

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Portman Dental Care is seeking a Lead Dental Nurse for Whitby Dental & Implant Clinic in Ellesmere Port, a three-surgery practice with opportunities in endo, implants, ortho, and denplan. This four-day role (Tue-Fri, shifts from 8am) offers a competitive rate from £15 per hour and a chance to mentor a team of four nurses while upholding sterilization standards, regulatory compliance, patient communication, and meticulous records. You should hold a recognized dental nursing qualification with active GDC registration and prior lead or senior experience, plus a caring leadership style. Apply with a tailored CV highlighting leadership impact and regulatory know-how, and answer the quick questions in the application.

Job Description

We're looking for an experienced and compassionate Lead Dental Nurse to join our dynamic dental team in Whitby Dental & Implant Clinic, Ellesmere Port.

The essentials:

• Part time over 4 days
• Tuesdays 8.30am - 6:15pm, Wednesdays 8am- 6.15pm, Thursdays 8am - 5.30 & Fridays 8am - 5pm
• Competitive rate from £15 per hour
• Work with a team of 4 Dental Nurses
• Fully private 3 surgery practice with opportunity to work with endo, implants, ortho and denplan
• Opportunity or upskilling

You'll guide and mentor our nursing team while maintaining the highest standards of patient care in a safe, compliant, and supportive environment. If you're passionate about dental nursing excellence and thrive on empowering others, we'd love to hear from you. The role will include but not be limited to:

• Deliver exceptional patient care
• Oversee sterilization procedures to ensure compliance with all regulatory standards and best practices
• Manage patient communication 
• Support team members through training, guidance, and constructive feedback, helping them develop their skills and advance their careers
• Monitor inventory levels, order supplies as needed, and manage clinical resources effectively
• Maintain detailed clinical records and documentation with accuracy and confidentiality
• Serve as a point of contact for patient inquiries and concerns, resolving issues with professionalism and care

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: 

• GDC, Indemnity and CPD costs fully covered 
• 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: Life assurance and 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 passion for great dentistry, putting patients first and helping each other grow both at 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. 

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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.