Dental Nurse

Plymouth, Devon, South West, England
£13.50 - £16 per hour
Expiry date:31 Aug 2026
Start date:02 Jun 2026
🦷 Dental Nurse – Plymouth - Private Practice | Flexible Full-Time or Part-Time Opportunity 🦷
Permanent Position | 3–5 Days Per Week | Up to £16ph | No Weekends or Bank Holidays

A fantastic opportunity has become available for a GDC-registered Dental Nurse to join a friendly and well-established private dental practice offering a relaxed, patient-focused environment and an excellent work-life balance.

This role would suit a reliable and adaptable nurse who enjoys being part of a close-knit team and is happy to support both clinical and occasional reception duties when required. Whether you're seeking full-time hours or a part-time position of at least three days per week, the practice is open to finding the right fit for the team.

📍 The Role

Position: Dental Nurse
Employment Type: Permanent
Practice Type: Private
Working Pattern: Full-Time or Part-Time (minimum 3 days per week)
Days: Monday – Friday

⏰ Working Hours

08:45 – 17:15

✅ No weekends
✅ No bank holidays
✅ Consistent daytime hours

Offering a stable working schedule that allows you to enjoy your evenings and weekends while maintaining a rewarding clinical career.

💷 Salary

£13.50 – £16.00 per hour
(Dependent on experience and overall suitability)

🏥 About the Practice

This is a welcoming 3-surgery private practice with a strong emphasis on patient care, teamwork, and creating a positive working environment.

The practice delivers high-quality general dentistry within a modern and organised setting, allowing nurses to focus on providing excellent support to clinicians and patients alike.

The team prides itself on being supportive, approachable, and collaborative, making this an excellent opportunity for a nurse looking for long-term stability within a positive workplace culture.

🦷 Clinical Scope

You'll be supporting clinicians across:

• General Dentistry
• Preventative Treatments
• Restorative Procedures
• Routine Private Care

While the clinical focus is primarily general dentistry, the practice places significant value on delivering exceptional patient experiences and maintaining consistently high standards throughout the patient journey.

🧩 Key Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality chairside support to clinicians
• Preparing and maintaining surgeries to a high standard
• Ensuring compliance with infection control and cross-contamination protocols
• Supporting smooth patient flow throughout the day
• Delivering a warm, professional, and reassuring patient experience
• Assisting with occasional reception duties when required
• Supporting the wider team to ensure efficient day-to-day practice operations

✅ What We're Looking For

Essential:
✔ GDC-registered Dental Nurse
✔ Reliable and professional approach
✔ Positive attitude and strong work ethic
✔ Comfortable supporting reception when needed
✔ Excellent communication and patient care skills

Desirable:
✔ Experience using Dentally software
✔ Previous private practice experience

Most importantly, the practice is looking for someone who enjoys being part of a team and is willing to help wherever needed.

🚗 Location & Parking

While there is no on-site parking available, there are residential roads nearby, making commuting straightforward for local candidates.

🌟 Why This Role Stands Out ✨ Flexible full-time or part-time working options
✨ Private practice environment
✨ No weekends or bank holidays
✨ Competitive salary up to £16ph
✨ Friendly and supportive team culture
✨ Opportunity to combine nursing and occasional reception duties for greater variety
✨ Modern practice using Dentally software
✨ Immediate start available

📩 If you're a GDC-registered Dental Nurse looking for a supportive private practice where you'll be valued as part of a close-knit team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion. 🦷✨

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