Dental Nurse

Watford, Hertfordshire, South East, England
£13 - £16 per hour
Expiry date:08 Dec 2026
Start date:09 Sep 2026
🦷 Dental Nurse & Receptionist | Private Practice | Relaxed Environment | Watford 🦷

Permanent | Full-Time Ideally | Part-Time Considered | £13.00–£16.00 per Hour | Monday–Friday | SOE | No Parking

An exciting opportunity has become available for a GDC-registered Dental Nurse to join a relaxed, friendly and well-established private dental practice in Watford.

This is a particularly varied role, combining Dental Nursing with Reception/Admin responsibilities, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both the clinical and patient-facing sides of dentistry.

The practice has a genuinely relaxed and welcoming atmosphere and is looking for a reliable, professional team member who can become a valued part of the practice long term.

📍 The Opportunity

Position: Dental Nurse & Reception
Employment Type: Permanent
Practice Type: Private
Location: Watford
Working Pattern: Full-time ideally, but part-time considered
Part-Time: Ideally a minimum of 3 days per week
Days: Monday–Friday + 2 Saturdays per month
Start Date: ASAP

🕒 Working Hours

Monday–Friday: 09:00–17:00
Late evening: One evening per week, finishing at 18:00 or 19:00
Saturdays: 10:00–16:00, 2 Saturdays per month

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a consistent working pattern while still having some flexibility around their availability.

💷 Salary

£13.00–£16.00 per hour, depending on experience.

🏥 About the Practice

You'll be joining a relaxed and chilled private practice where the team values a friendly working environment, good patient relationships and a positive approach to dentistry.

The practice operates from one surgery and provides a range of general and advanced private treatments.

Practice Highlights

✨ Private practice
🦷 Relaxed and friendly working environment
💻 SOE dental software
🏥 Single-surgery practice
🤝 Close-knit and welcoming team
📈 Opportunity to develop across both nursing and reception
❤️ Strong focus on patient care and a positive patient experience

🦷 Clinical Exposure

You'll assist with a varied range of private dentistry, including:

General Dentistry
Dental Implants
Oral Surgery

The combination of clinical and reception responsibilities also provides plenty of variety throughout the working day.

🧩 Your Responsibilities

As a Dental Nurse & Receptionist, you'll:

Provide high-quality chairside support to clinicians
Assist with general, implant and oral surgery procedures
Prepare and maintain the surgery to excellent clinical standards
Maintain strong infection prevention and cross-contamination standards
Welcome patients and provide a friendly, professional experience
Support reception and front-of-house duties as required
Assist with general administrative tasks
Help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the practice
Work collaboratively with the wider team

The role is ideally suited to someone who enjoys having variety in their day and is happy moving between clinical nursing and reception responsibilities.

✅ What We're Looking For

Essential

✔ GDC-registered Dental Nurse
✔ Reliable and professional
✔ Fluent written and spoken English
✔ Excellent communication and patient care skills
✔ Comfortable working across both nursing and reception duties
✔ Positive and adaptable approach
✔ Strong team-working ability

The practice is looking for someone dependable who will fit naturally into its relaxed environment and become a valued long-term member of the team.

🌟 Why This Opportunity Stands Out

✨ £13.00–£16.00 per hour
📅 Full-time ideally, with part-time considered
🗓️ Minimum 3 days per week for part-time
🏥 Private practice in Watford
🦷 Combination of Dental Nursing & Reception
💻 SOE software
🦷 Exposure to implants and oral surgery
🤝 Relaxed, friendly working environment
📅 Monday–Friday working
🗓️ Only 2 Saturdays per month
🚀 Excellent long-term opportunity

📩 Ready for Your Next Move?

If you're a GDC-registered Dental Nurse looking for a varied role combining clinical nursing and reception within a relaxed private practice in Watford, this could be an excellent opportunity.

Apply today for a confidential discussion and discover whether this could be the right next step in your dental career.

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