Dental Nurse

Lancashire, North West, England
£14 - £17 per hour
Expiry date:10 Jan 2027
Start date:12 Oct 2026
🦷 Dental Nurse | £14–£17ph | Fully Private Practice | Lancashire

Permanent | 4–5 Days per Week | £14–£17 per Hour DOE | Dentally | General, Cosmetic & Advanced Dentistry

Are you an experienced GDC-registered Dental Nurse looking for your next opportunity within a fully private practice? Would you enjoy working in a varied clinical environment where you can build on your existing skills and gain exposure to a broad range of treatments?

A well-established dental practice in Lancashire is looking to welcome a confident, reliable and patient-focused Dental Nurse to its clinical team. The role offers exposure to general dentistry alongside dental implants, Invisalign and endodontics, providing an excellent opportunity to broaden your clinical experience within private dentistry.

With flexibility to work 4 or 5 days per week, this permanent position could suit a Dental Nurse looking for a long-term role within an established practice and a varied clinical setting.

📍 The Opportunity

Position: Dental Nurse

Location: Lancashire

Contract: Permanent

Practice Type: Fully private

Working Pattern: 4–5 days per week

Salary: £14.00–£17.00 per hour, depending on experience

Dental Software: Dentally

Start Date: ASAP

🕒 Working Hours

The practice operates Monday–Saturday, with the following hours:

Monday: 09:00–17:00

Tuesday: 09:00–19:00

Wednesday: 09:00–17:00

Thursday: 09:00–17:00

Friday: 09:00–17:00

Saturday: 09:00–15:00, on a 1-in-3 rota

The practice is happy to consider candidates seeking either 4 or 5 days per week. Your preferred working pattern can be discussed during the recruitment process.

🏥 About the Practice

You'll be joining an established, fully private practice with an experienced clinical team and a varied treatment portfolio. The environment offers the opportunity to support clinicians across different areas of dentistry, gaining valuable experience beyond routine general nursing.

The practice uses Dentally and provides a clinical setting where professionalism, teamwork and patient care are central to the role.

Practice Highlights

✨ Fully private patient base

🦷 Modern, well-equipped clinical environment

💻 Digital workflows using Dentally

🤝 Experienced clinical team

🏥 Varied treatment portfolio

📈 Opportunities to broaden your clinical experience

🦷 Clinical Exposure

A key attraction of this role is the opportunity to support a variety of treatments, including:

General Dentistry

Dental Implants

Invisalign and Clear Aligner Therapy

Endodontics

This position would particularly suit a Dental Nurse who enjoys clinical variety and is interested in developing their experience within private, cosmetic and advanced dentistry.

You don't need to have experience in every treatment area. A solid foundation in dental nursing, a proactive attitude and a willingness to learn are the priorities.

🩺 Your Responsibilities

As part of the clinical team, you'll help ensure procedures run smoothly while maintaining high standards of patient care and clinical practice.

Your responsibilities will include:

Providing effective chairside assistance across general and advanced dentistry

Supporting clinicians during implant, Invisalign and endodontic procedures

Preparing surgeries, instruments and equipment for treatment

Maintaining excellent infection prevention and cross-contamination control standards

Ensuring surgeries remain clean, organised and ready for patients

Supporting efficient patient flow and smooth clinical sessions

Providing patients with a professional, reassuring experience

Working collaboratively with dentists and the wider clinical team

Maintaining accurate clinical records and following practice protocols

Contributing to a positive, professional and patient-focused environment

✅ What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will be a dependable, organised and enthusiastic Dental Nurse who takes pride in their work and enjoys being part of a supportive clinical team.

Essential Requirements

✔ GDC-registered Dental Nurse

✔ Previous dental nursing experience

✔ Reliable, professional and well organised

✔ Proactive approach to clinical responsibilities

✔ Strong communication and interpersonal skills

✔ Patient-focused with a commitment to excellent care

✔ Able to work effectively as part of a team

✔ Committed to maintaining high clinical and infection control standards

Desirable Experience

Experience in any of the following areas would be advantageous:

Private dentistry

Dental implants

Invisalign or clear aligner therapy

Endodontics

Cosmetic or advanced dentistry

Experience across every treatment area is not essential. The practice is interested in nurses with strong core skills who are keen to contribute to the team and continue developing their clinical experience.

💷 Salary & Working Pattern

£14.00–£17.00 per hour, depending on experience.

With the option of 4 or 5 days per week, this role offers flexibility around your preferred working pattern while providing the stability of a permanent position.

⭐ Why Consider This Opportunity?

Competitive hourly rate of £14–£17

Permanent position within a fully private practice

Choice of 4 or 5 working days per week

Exposure to implants, Invisalign and endodontics

Opportunity to broaden your private dentistry experience

Dentally software and digital workflows

Varied clinical work alongside an established team

Opportunity to develop your skills over the longer term

📩 Ready for Your Next Career Move?

If you're an experienced GDC-registered Dental Nurse looking for a permanent role in Lancashire, this opportunity offers a varied clinical caseload, flexibility around your working week and the chance to build further experience within private dentistry.

Apply today for a confidential discussion and further details.

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