Lead Dental Nurse

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Experienced Dental Nurse / Deputy Lead Nurse

Experienced Deputy Lead Dental Nurse – Barnet – Full-time

We are seeking a highly experienced Deputy Lead Dental Nurse to join a fully PVT established practice located in Barnet.

The ideal candidate will be someone with previous lead or head nurse experience and who combines exceptional chairside expertise especially in the field of Implant dentistry and/or Sedation, excellent communication and a patient-first mindset.

About the practice:

A boutique, fully private dental group with an Outstanding CQC rating and an exceptional 87% score in the latest Great Place to Work survey. The practices are designed as calm, contemporary sanctuaries – beautiful, spa-like environments that allow you to focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional patient care.

The teams are hand-selected for their warmth, skill, and genuine compassion. You will feel supported, inspired, and proud of the work you do.

This is a rare opportunity to join a state-of-the-art private dental environment and develop your career within a high-performing clinical team.

What Your Day Will Look Like

You will:

• Provide high-quality chairside assistance to a variety of experienced clinicians
• Oversee day-to-day nursing duties to ensure smooth, efficient clinical workflows.
• Maintain exemplary infection control standards and ensure full regulatory compliance.
• Work collaboratively with clinicians, Treatment Coordinators, and management to deliver a seamless patient journey.
• Uphold the highest standards of patient care, professionalism, and service excellence.

How You Can Thrive

We are looking for more than technical expertise. We value leadership maturity, emotional intelligence, and a calm, solutions-focused approach.

• GDC registered Dental Nurse with more than 5 years experience
• Extensive experience in a private or mixed dental practice.
• Experienced in Implant dentistry
• Strong understanding of clinical standards, compliance, and infection control.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, patient-focused mindset with a calm, confident presence.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-end clinical environment.
• Ability to work 5 days per week inclusive of alternate Saturday work.
• IV Sedation nursing qualification or experience.
• Experience supporting performance, training, and team development.
• > 10 years experienced
• Experience as a lead or head nurse

What You Gain by Joining

• The opportunity to lead within a premium, fully digital private dental environment
• Progression pathways and ongoing development opportunities based on performance
• Professional development support and access to Zental Learning Portal
• DBS covered
• Employee Referral Scheme with competitive referral rewards
• Modern, high spec practices and systems
• Dedicated Treatment Coordinators supporting ethical case acceptance and patient communication
• Competitive salary based on experience and skillset

1st Floor, Pacific House

Stanier Way

Derby

DE21 6BF

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