Head Dental Nurse

North Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England
Β£16 - Β£17 per hour
Expiry date:13 Sep 2026
Start date:15 Jun 2026
🌟 Head Dental Nurse | Step Into a Role Where Your Voice Matters 🌟
Private Practice Group | York | Up to Β£17.50ph | 4–5 Days Per Week | No Weekends

You've mastered the art of dental nursing.

You're the person people come to with questions. The one who notices when stock is running low before anyone else does. The calm head in a busy clinic. The mentor to newer nurses. The person who quietly keeps everything moving.
Now it's time for a role that recognises that.

We're recruiting for an experienced Head Dental Nurse to join a highly respected private practice group in York. This isn't a title for the sake of it. It's a genuine leadership opportunity where you'll help shape the culture, support multiple teams and play an active part in the continued success of a growing group of practices.

If you've been waiting for the chance to step away from "just nursing" and into a position with real influence, this could be exactly what you've been looking for.

πŸ‘©β€βš•οΈ The Role

Position: Head Dental Nurse
Location: York (with travel to Pickering one day per week)
Contract: Permanent
Practice Type: Private Practice Group
Start Date: September 2026

πŸ—“ Working Pattern
  • Monday to Friday
  • Full-time preferred
  • Minimum 4 days per week considered
And the bit everyone loves...

✨ No weekends
✨ No bank holidays

Leadership responsibility without sacrificing your work-life balance.

⏰ Hours

8:30am – 5:30pm
Consistent weekday hours that allow you to lead, support and make an impact without taking the job home with you.

πŸ’· Salary

Up to Β£17.50 per hour Reflecting your experience, leadership ability and the value you'll bring to the wider team.

πŸ₯ About the Group This established private group has earned a fantastic reputation by investing in the things that matter:

βœ” Their people
βœ” Their patients
βœ” Their technology
βœ” Their culture

Across the practices, you'll find:

✨ Modern, well-equipped surgeries
✨ Digital systems using SOE software
✨ Loyal private patients
✨ Clinicians passionate about quality dentistry
✨ Teams that genuinely enjoy working together

It's a progressive environment where ideas are welcomed and initiative is valued.

🦷 Clinical Services Include

You'll support teams delivering a broad range of treatments, including:
  • General Dentistry
  • Cosmetic Dentistry
  • Orthodontics
  • Invisalign
  • Dental Implants
  • Dentures
  • Tooth Whitening
Meaning you'll remain closely connected to the clinical side of practice while developing your leadership career.

🌟 What You'll Actually Be Doing

This isn't about firefighting every problem yourself.

It's about empowering others, creating structure and helping good teams become even stronger.

You'll be:

🦷 Leading and mentoring nursing teams across the group
πŸ“‹ Overseeing stock management and identifying areas requiring attention
🀝 Acting as a bridge between nurses, clinicians and management
πŸ“š Supporting induction and development of newer team members
πŸ“ˆ Driving consistency and maintaining high clinical standards
πŸ₯ Helping ensure practices remain organised, compliant and efficient
πŸ’‘ Spotting opportunities to improve processes and patient experience

You'll lead by example, not by hierarchy.

πŸ‘€ Who They're Looking For

The ideal person is already the unofficial leader in their current practice.

You will be:

βœ” GDC registered
βœ” Experienced in a senior, lead or management nursing role
βœ” A confident communicator and natural organiser
βœ” Comfortable travelling to Pickering one day each week
βœ” Proactive and solutions-focused
βœ” Supportive, approachable and fair

❀️ The Kind of Leader Who Thrives Here...

You don't need to be the loudest voice in the room.
You simply know how to bring people together.
You're calm when things get busy.
You support rather than micromanage.
You celebrate wins, encourage development and create an environment where people feel valued.

Because great Head Nurses don't just manage teams β€” they help people do their best work.

✨ Why This Opportunity Is Worth Exploring
  • Genuine Head Nurse responsibilities with real autonomy
  • Up to Β£17.50ph
  • Fully private practice group
  • Monday–Friday only
  • No weekends or bank holidays
  • Flexible 4–5 day working pattern
  • Modern practices using SOE
  • Exposure to advanced and cosmetic treatments
  • Opportunity to influence multiple teams
  • Supportive senior leadership who welcome fresh ideas
  • Long-term progression within a growing group
πŸš€ Ready to Lead? If you're an experienced Dental Nurse who's ready to step into a role where your leadership skills will be recognised, your ideas will be heard and your experience will genuinely shape the future of a thriving private practice group, we'd love to tell you more.

Apply today for a confidential conversation and take the next step from experienced nurse to inspirational leader. 🦷✨

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