Dental Nurse
🦷 Dental Nurse | Up to £20ph DOE | South West London
Full-Time | Mixed Practice – Predominantly Private | Monday–Friday| Exact Software
Are you an experienced GDC-registered Dental Nurse looking for your next opportunity within a predominantly private dental practice? Are you someone who takes pride in their clinical work, works hard and can be relied upon to help maintain high standards across the practice?
A dental practice in South West London is looking to recruit a confident, committed and experienced Dental Nurse to join its team on a full-time, permanent basis. Offering up to £20 per hour, depending on experience, this opportunity would suit a strong all-round Dental Nurse, potentially someone working at or ready for a Head Nurse level.
The practice is looking for someone who brings more than just clinical competence: reliability, a strong work ethic and a proactive approach are essential. If you're an experienced nurse who takes ownership of your responsibilities and enjoys contributing to a well-run clinical environment, this could be an excellent next step.
📍 The Opportunity
Position: Dental Nurse
Location: South West London
Contract: Full-time
Practice Type: Mixed, predominantly private
Working Days: Monday–Friday
Hours: 40hrs no lates or weekends
Salary: Up to £20 per hour, depending on experience
Dental Software: Exact
Ideal Start Date: January 2027
🏥 About the Practice
You'll be joining a mixed dental practice with a predominantly private patient base, providing general dentistry within a professional clinical environment.
This role would suit someone who is confident in their nursing abilities, understands the importance of maintaining high clinical standards and can contribute positively to the day-to-day running of the practice.
The practice is particularly interested in finding an experienced individual who can be trusted to work diligently, support clinicians effectively and help ensure patients receive a consistently high standard of care.
🦷 Your Role as a Dental Nurse
You'll play an important part in supporting the clinical team and ensuring the smooth delivery of patient care.
Your responsibilities will include:
Providing effective chairside assistance during general dental procedures
Preparing surgeries, instruments and equipment for treatment
Maintaining high standards of infection prevention and cross-contamination control
Ensuring clinical areas remain clean, organised and properly prepared
Supporting clinicians to help appointments run smoothly
Helping patients feel comfortable and reassured throughout their visits
Maintaining accurate clinical records and following practice protocols
Working collaboratively with the wider team to support efficient practice operations
Taking responsibility for your duties and maintaining a professional approach
For someone with more senior experience, the role may also appeal to a nurse who enjoys taking initiative, supporting colleagues and contributing to strong clinical standards.
🌟 Could This Suit a Head Nurse-Level Candidate?
The practice is open to hearing from experienced Dental Nurses who may be operating at Head Nurse level or have developed a particularly strong range of clinical skills.
If you have experience beyond routine chairside nursing and are confident taking responsibility for your work, this could be an opportunity to bring that experience into a predominantly private setting.
The key priority is finding someone dependable, hardworking and experienced who can make a positive contribution to the team. A formal Head Nurse title is not specified as essential.
✅ What We're Looking For
Essential Requirements
✔️ GDC-registered Dental Nurse
✔️ Strong dental nursing experience
✔️ Hard-working, reliable and conscientious
✔️ Confident in clinical nursing responsibilities
✔️ Professional and proactive approach
✔️ Strong communication and teamwork skills
✔️ Commitment to excellent patient care and clinical standards
Desirable
⭐ Experience using Exact dental software
⭐ Experience at Senior Dental Nurse or Head Nurse level
⭐ Confidence taking initiative and supporting the wider clinical team
🕒 Working Pattern
The role offers a consistent weekday schedule:
Monday–Friday
This full-time working pattern provides consistency throughout the week, within a mixed practice that is predominantly private.
💷 Salary & Opportunity
Up to £20 per hour, depending on experience.
The salary reflects the practice's interest in attracting a capable, experienced Dental Nurse. Candidates with strong nursing experience, particularly those operating at a senior level, are encouraged to express their interest.
⭐ Why Consider This Role?
💷 Competitive salary of up to £20 per hour
🏥 Predominantly private dental environment
📅 Full-time, Monday–Friday working pattern
🦷 Opportunity to utilise strong clinical nursing experience
🌟 Suitable for experienced nurses, including those at Head Nurse level
💻 Exact dental software
🤝 Opportunity to contribute to a professional clinical team
📩 Interested in Finding Out More?
If you're an experienced GDC-registered Dental Nurse looking for a full-time opportunity in South West London, with a competitive salary and the chance to bring your experience into a predominantly private practice, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today for a confidential discussion about this opportunity, with an anticipated start in January 2027.
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