Dental Nurse

West Wickham, Greater London, South East, England
£12.21 - £16 per hour
Expiry date:21 Apr 2026
Start date:21 Jan 2026
Dental Nurse – Private Practice | Permanent Full-Time | West Wickham Area, Greater London

📍 Friendly Private Dental Practice | Parking Available Nearby
🕒 37.5 hours per week | 1 Saturday per month
💷 £12.21 – £16.00 per hour (DOE)
📅 Start date: ASAP

We are looking for a motivated, reliable, and patient-focused Dental Nurse to join a small, welcoming private dental practice on a permanent, full-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse who enjoys delivering high-quality care, values being part of a close-knit team, and wants a role where their contribution is genuinely recognised.

Whether you’re newly qualified and keen to build confidence, or an experienced nurse looking for a stable and supportive environment, this practice is focused on finding the right person.

Working Pattern
  • Monday to Friday
  • 37.5 hours per week
  • Hours: 9:00am – 5:30pm
  • Lunch break: 12:30pm – 2:00pm
  • 1 Saturday per month (rota-based)
About the Practice
  • Private practice providing high-quality general dentistry
  • 2 modern surgeries with well-maintained equipment
  • Calm, well-organised appointment books
  • Uses R4 dental software
  • Small, supportive team with a friendly and professional culture
  • Focus on patient comfort, communication, and long-term care
Parking & Location
  • On-site parking (generally reserved for patients)
  • Free car park close by
  • Additional free residential parking nearby
The Role As a Dental Nurse, you will be a key part of the clinical team, responsible for:
  • Providing chairside support during general dental procedures
  • Preparing, maintaining, and stocking surgeries to high infection control standards
  • Managing instrument decontamination and cross-infection control
  • Keeping accurate and timely clinical notes using R4
  • Supporting patients before, during, and after treatment with reassurance and care
  • Working collaboratively with dentists and colleagues to ensure smooth daily workflows
About You We’re looking for someone who is:
  • GDC registered (or newly qualified and registered)
  • Reliable, organised, and “switched on”
  • Comfortable learning new systems and processes
  • A genuine team player with a positive, can-do attitude
  • Passionate about patient care and professional standards
Experience matters, but attitude, reliability, and willingness to learn matter more.

What’s on Offer
  • £12.21 – £16.00 per hour, depending on experience
  • Permanent role within a supportive private practice
  • A calm, respectful working environment
  • Ongoing support and training, particularly for newly qualified nurses
  • Consistent hours and a predictable working pattern
  • A practice that values teamwork and treats staff with respect
Apply Now If you’re a Dental Nurse looking for a role where you can feel supported, valued, and confident in your work, this could be a great fit.
👉 Apply today for a confidential discussion.

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