Dental Nurse

Bournemouth, Dorset, South West, England
£14.50 - £17.50 per hour
Expiry date:08 Oct 2026
Start date:10 Jul 2026
✨ Dental Nurse – Smile Transformation Clinic | Private Patient Journeys | Career Progression ✨
Permanent | Full-Time (39 Hours) | £14.50–£17.50ph | Structured Growth Pathway

Are you a Dental Nurse who enjoys building genuine relationships with patients rather than rushing from chair to chair?

An exciting opportunity has become available to join a leading independent practice, where patient experience comes first. This is far removed from a fast-paced corporate environment—instead, you'll work closely with patients throughout their smile journey, supporting life-changing treatments in a calm, premium clinical setting.

If you take pride in delivering exceptional care, communicating with patients, and being part of a close-knit team, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

📍 The Role

Position: Dental Nurse
Employment Type: Permanent – Full-Time (39 hours)
Practice Type: Private Smile Transformation Clinic
Working Pattern:
  • Monday, Tuesday & Thursday: 08:00 – 17:00 (one late clinic each week: 09:00 – 19:00)
  • Wednesday: 08:00 – 17:00
  • Friday: 09:00 – 15:00 🎉
  • Saturdays: 09:00 – 15:00 (1 in 4 rota)
💡 If you work a Saturday, you'll receive the Friday off, giving you a well-earned long weekend.

💷 Salary & Progression
  • Starting from £14.50 per hour (DOE)
  • Structured progression up to £17.50 per hour
Unlike many practices, every team member is placed on a clear development pathway, with regular training, new qualifications, and pay increases linked to your progression. Your career growth is actively encouraged and rewarded.

🏥 About the Practice

This is a modern, patient-centred clinic specialising in high-value treatments. Patients often invest large sums of money into their treatment plans, meaning every stage of their journey is delivered with exceptional attention to detail and care.

Rather than short appointment slots, you'll often spend long periods of time per patient, helping deliver truly life-changing treatment and building genuine rapport throughout their journey.

🦷 Clinical Exposure

You'll gain experience across:
  • General Dentistry
  • Hygiene Appointments
  • Comprehensive Smile Makeovers
  • High-End Cosmetic & Transformation Dentistry
This is an outstanding opportunity for a nurse who enjoys being involved from consultation through to treatment completion, rather than simply assisting with routine appointments.

🧩 Your Responsibilities
  • Deliver exceptional chairside support throughout complex patient journeys
  • Build strong relationships with patients and provide outstanding reassurance
  • Assist during advanced cosmetic and smile transformation procedures
  • Prepare and maintain surgeries to the highest clinical standards
  • Ensure compliance with infection control and CQC protocols
  • Work closely with clinicians to create a seamless, premium patient experience
  • Become an integral part of a supportive and collaborative clinical team
✅ What We're Looking For

Essential:
  • GDC-registered Dental Nurse
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Reliable, professional, and patient-focused
  • Someone who enjoys working closely with patients and building rapport
  • A genuine team player who fits a friendly, supportive culture
This practice isn't looking for someone who simply wants to "get through the day"—they're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys delivering exceptional patient care and becoming part of a team that values quality over speed.

🌟 Why You'll Love This Role
  • ✨ Be part of patients' complete smile transformation journeys
  • 💷 Structured pay progression from £14.50–£17.50ph
  • 📚 Clear career pathway with ongoing training and qualifications
  • 🦷 Exposure to high-end cosmetic and transformation dentistry
  • 🤝 Warm, supportive team with an exceptional workplace culture
  • 🚫 No high-pressure corporate environment
  • 🎉 Early Friday finish every week
  • 📅 Saturday rota rewarded with a Friday off
  • ❤️ A role where patient relationships truly matter
📩 If you're a Dental Nurse looking for something more rewarding than routine chairside work—a role where you'll genuinely make a difference while developing your career in premium cosmetic dentistry—we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion.

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