Lead Dental Nurse

Islington, Greater London, South East, England
£18.50 - £19 per hour
Expiry date:08 Feb 2026
Start date:09 Jan 2026
Lead Dental Nurse | Private Practice | Islington 

Full-Time | Monday – Friday
Days/hours required:
Monday to Friday 8:45am to 6:15pm (1 hour lunch)
1 x Saturday a month 8:45am to 3:15pm 

Dental Recruit Network is proud to be working in close partnership with a well-established private dental practice in Islington, currently seeking an experienced and confident Lead Dental Nurse to join their supportive and forward-thinking team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated dental nurse who enjoys leading from the front and wants to develop their career within a high-quality, patient-focused environment.
🦷 Why Join This Practice? People truly are at the heart of everything here. The practice has been designed to ensure team members feel supported, valued and empowered, with a genuine focus on collaboration, wellbeing and professional growth. You will be working alongside a highly experienced clinical team, with clear pathways for development and progression.

🔑 The Role – Lead Dental Nurse As Lead Dental Nurse, you will play a key role in both clinical support and practice leadership, including:
  • Confidently leading and supporting the nursing team
  • Ensuring CQC compliance and overseeing audits
  • Managing staff rotas and supporting reception operations
  • Maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records
  • Overseeing decontamination processes and instrument set-up
  • Providing high-quality chairside support
  • Supporting reception duties when required
  • Delivering exceptional patient care at all times
✅ About You
  • GDC registered Dental Nurse
  • Confident leading a team and setting standards
  • Experience with Dentally (preferred)
  • Highly organised with strong communication skills
  • Personable, positive and patient-focused
  • Committed to delivering outstanding clinical and customer care
💷 Salary & Benefits This practice offers one of the strongest benefits packages in the sector, recognising the vital role dental nurses play:
  • Competitive salary with progression opportunities - Up to £19ph
  • GDC registration, DBS check and professional indemnity fully covered
  • Clear dental nurse career pathways leading to senior roles
  • Free specialist training and fully funded CPD
  • Health Cash Plan – claim back everyday healthcare costs
  • Discounted gym memberships and wellbeing apps
  • Free 24/7 digital GP access
  • 24/7 mental health and wellbeing support for you and your immediate family
  • Discounted dental insurance (extendable to family members)
  • Retail, food, travel and lifestyle discounts
  • An additional day of annual leave for your wedding day
🚀 Ready to Take the Next Step? If you are a passionate Lead Dental Nurse looking to join a professional, caring and ambitious team, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to take the next step in your dental career and make a genuine difference every day.




 
 




 

 
 


 



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