Head Dental Nurse
North Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England
Β£15 - Β£17 per hour
Expiry date:30 Aug 2026
Start date:01 Jun 2026
π Head Dental Nurse β Leadership Opportunity | Private Practice Group | Up to Β£17.50ph π
π¦· Lead, Inspire & Help Shape a Growing Clinical Team
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Dental Nurse ready to take the next step into a genuine leadership role within a highly regarded private dental practice group based in York.
This isn't simply a senior nursing positionβit's an opportunity to become a key part of the management structure, helping support multiple teams, maintain high clinical standards, and contribute to the continued growth and success of a thriving private practice environment.
If you're a confident, organised, and people-focused Dental Nurse who enjoys mentoring colleagues, spotting opportunities for improvement, and helping practices run smoothly, this could be the perfect next chapter in your career. π
π The Role
Position: Head Dental Nurse
Employment Type: Permanent
Practice Type: Private
Location: YorkΒ
Start Date: September 2026
π Working Pattern
Monday β Friday
Minimum 4 days per week considered
Full-time available
π« No weekends
π« No bank holidays
β° Working Hours
08:30 β 17:30
Enjoy a consistent weekday schedule with excellent work-life balance while stepping into a role with real responsibility and progression potential.
π· Salary
Up to Β£17.50 per hour (dependent on experience and leadership background)
π₯ About the Practice Group
This established private dental group has built a strong reputation for delivering exceptional patient care while investing heavily in its people, technology, and clinical standards.
Across the practices you'll find:
β¨ Modern surgeries and equipment
β¨ Fully digital workflows using SOE
β¨ Strong patient loyalty and private demand
β¨ Collaborative and supportive teams
β¨ Clinicians offering a wide range of treatments
π¦· Clinical Services Include
β’ General Dentistry
β’ Cosmetic Dentistry
β’ Orthodontics
β’ Invisalign
β’ Dental Implants
β’ Dentures
β’ Tooth Whitening
This broad treatment mix creates a dynamic environment where nurses are actively involved in high-quality patient care and advanced procedures.
π©ββοΈ Your Leadership Role
As Head Dental Nurse, you'll act as a central point of support between the nursing teams and management, helping ensure smooth day-to-day operations across the practices.
Importantly, this role is focused on oversight, organisation, communication, and leadership rather than personally fixing every issue yourself.
Key responsibilities will include:
π¦· Supporting and mentoring the nursing team
π Monitoring stock levels and reporting shortages
π§ Identifying operational issues and escalating appropriately
π Helping maintain clinical standards and consistency across sites
π€ Supporting communication between clinicians, nurses, and management
π Assisting with onboarding and supporting less experienced team members
π₯ Helping maintain compliance, organisation, and efficiency across the practice group
This role would suit someone who enjoys leading by example and creating a positive culture within the team.
β What We're Looking For
Essential:
β GDC-registered Dental Nurse
β Previous experience in a senior, lead, or management-level nursing role
β Strong leadership and communication skills
β Comfortable working between York and Pickering (one day per week)
β Organised, professional, and proactive approach
β Team player with a collaborative mindset
Personal Qualities:
β Mature and confident leadership style
β Calm under pressure
β Strong problem-solving ability
β Positive influence within a team environment
β Passionate about supporting and developing others
π Why This Role Stands Out
β Genuine Head Nurse position with leadership responsibility
β Up to Β£17.50 per hour
β Fully private practice environment
β No weekends or bank holidays
β Opportunity to influence and support multiple teams
β Modern, digitally focused practices using SOE
β Exposure to cosmetic, orthodontic, Invisalign, and implant dentistry
β Stable long-term role with future progression potential
β Supportive leadership team that values initiative and ideas
π The Opportunity
This is an ideal role for an experienced Dental Nurse who enjoys being the person others turn to for guidance, support, and organisation.
You'll play a key role in helping the practices continue to grow while ensuring the nursing teams remain engaged, supported, and working to the highest standards.
π© If you're ready to step into a true leadership role and become part of a progressive private practice group that values experience, teamwork, and professionalism, we'd love to hear from you. π¦·β¨
Dental Recruit Network are a trusted supplier of NHS and Private Dental services. We supply work to Dental Nurses, Dental Receptionists, Practice Managers, Dental Hygienists and Dentists. We are one of the fastest growing recruitment agencies in the UK and supply Nationwide. Dental Recruit Network are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
π¦· Lead, Inspire & Help Shape a Growing Clinical Team
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Dental Nurse ready to take the next step into a genuine leadership role within a highly regarded private dental practice group based in York.
This isn't simply a senior nursing positionβit's an opportunity to become a key part of the management structure, helping support multiple teams, maintain high clinical standards, and contribute to the continued growth and success of a thriving private practice environment.
If you're a confident, organised, and people-focused Dental Nurse who enjoys mentoring colleagues, spotting opportunities for improvement, and helping practices run smoothly, this could be the perfect next chapter in your career. π
π The Role
Position: Head Dental Nurse
Employment Type: Permanent
Practice Type: Private
Location: YorkΒ
Start Date: September 2026
π Working Pattern
Monday β Friday
Minimum 4 days per week considered
Full-time available
π« No weekends
π« No bank holidays
β° Working Hours
08:30 β 17:30
Enjoy a consistent weekday schedule with excellent work-life balance while stepping into a role with real responsibility and progression potential.
π· Salary
Up to Β£17.50 per hour (dependent on experience and leadership background)
π₯ About the Practice Group
This established private dental group has built a strong reputation for delivering exceptional patient care while investing heavily in its people, technology, and clinical standards.
Across the practices you'll find:
β¨ Modern surgeries and equipment
β¨ Fully digital workflows using SOE
β¨ Strong patient loyalty and private demand
β¨ Collaborative and supportive teams
β¨ Clinicians offering a wide range of treatments
π¦· Clinical Services Include
β’ General Dentistry
β’ Cosmetic Dentistry
β’ Orthodontics
β’ Invisalign
β’ Dental Implants
β’ Dentures
β’ Tooth Whitening
This broad treatment mix creates a dynamic environment where nurses are actively involved in high-quality patient care and advanced procedures.
π©ββοΈ Your Leadership Role
As Head Dental Nurse, you'll act as a central point of support between the nursing teams and management, helping ensure smooth day-to-day operations across the practices.
Importantly, this role is focused on oversight, organisation, communication, and leadership rather than personally fixing every issue yourself.
Key responsibilities will include:
π¦· Supporting and mentoring the nursing team
π Monitoring stock levels and reporting shortages
π§ Identifying operational issues and escalating appropriately
π Helping maintain clinical standards and consistency across sites
π€ Supporting communication between clinicians, nurses, and management
π Assisting with onboarding and supporting less experienced team members
π₯ Helping maintain compliance, organisation, and efficiency across the practice group
This role would suit someone who enjoys leading by example and creating a positive culture within the team.
β What We're Looking For
Essential:
β GDC-registered Dental Nurse
β Previous experience in a senior, lead, or management-level nursing role
β Strong leadership and communication skills
β Comfortable working between York and Pickering (one day per week)
β Organised, professional, and proactive approach
β Team player with a collaborative mindset
Personal Qualities:
β Mature and confident leadership style
β Calm under pressure
β Strong problem-solving ability
β Positive influence within a team environment
β Passionate about supporting and developing others
π Why This Role Stands Out
β Genuine Head Nurse position with leadership responsibility
β Up to Β£17.50 per hour
β Fully private practice environment
β No weekends or bank holidays
β Opportunity to influence and support multiple teams
β Modern, digitally focused practices using SOE
β Exposure to cosmetic, orthodontic, Invisalign, and implant dentistry
β Stable long-term role with future progression potential
β Supportive leadership team that values initiative and ideas
π The Opportunity
This is an ideal role for an experienced Dental Nurse who enjoys being the person others turn to for guidance, support, and organisation.
You'll play a key role in helping the practices continue to grow while ensuring the nursing teams remain engaged, supported, and working to the highest standards.
π© If you're ready to step into a true leadership role and become part of a progressive private practice group that values experience, teamwork, and professionalism, we'd love to hear from you. π¦·β¨
Dental Recruit Network are a trusted supplier of NHS and Private Dental services. We supply work to Dental Nurses, Dental Receptionists, Practice Managers, Dental Hygienists and Dentists. We are one of the fastest growing recruitment agencies in the UK and supply Nationwide. Dental Recruit Network are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
