Lead Dental Nurse in Cricklewood

Cricklewood, Greater London, South East, England
£17 - £20 per hour
Expiry date:27 Dec 2026
Start date:28 Sep 2026
🦷 Lead Dental Nurse | Private Practice | Cricklewood

Permanent | Full-Time | Monday–Saturday | Leadership Role | ASAP Start


⭐ Ready to take the lead?

Are you an experienced Dental Nurse ready to step into a Lead Nurse position within a private practice in Cricklewood?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident, experienced nurse to take on a senior clinical role while continuing to work hands-on across a varied range of private dentistry.

You'll be joining an established team where you'll play an important role in supporting the nursing team, maintaining high clinical standards and helping ensure the smooth running of the practice.

🚨 What You'll Need

To be considered for this position, you must have:

  • GDC Registered & Qualified Dental Nurse
  • Minimum 3+ years' post-qualification experience
  • Previous Lead or Head Dental Nurse experience
  • Sedation qualification
  • Implant Nursing qualification
  • Strong clinical knowledge
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills

⭐ Desirable

  • 5+ years' post-qualification experience
  • Orthodontic experience
  • Previous experience within a private practice
🦷 The Dentistry

You'll work across a varied range of private treatments, including:

  • General Dentistry
  • Cosmetic Dentistry
  • Dental Implants
  • Orthodontics
You'll remain clinically involved while taking responsibility for supporting the nursing team and maintaining excellent standards across the practice.

💙 Your Role

As Lead Nurse, you'll help ensure the clinical side of the practice runs smoothly and efficiently.

You'll be responsible for:

  • Leading and supporting the dental nursing team
  • Providing high-quality chairside support
  • Supporting implant, sedation and specialist treatments
  • Mentoring and supporting other nurses
  • Maintaining excellent infection control and clinical standards
  • Supporting compliance procedures
  • Ensuring surgeries are prepared and maintained correctly
  • Working closely with clinicians and the wider practice team
  • Helping maintain an excellent patient experience
  • Supporting the day-to-day running of the nursing team

📍 The Opportunity
  • Position: Lead Dental Nurse
  • Location: Cricklewood
  • Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
  • Practice: Private
  • Days: Monday–Saturday
  • Hours: 8:45am–5:45pm
  • Lunch: 1-hour lunch break
  • Software: Dentally
  • Salary: £17.00–£19.50 per hour DOE
  • Start: ASAP

🕒 Saturday Working

The practice operates Monday–Saturday.

You'll be required to work every other Saturday, with a day off in lieu during the week.

Time off in lieu is also awarded for any additional overtime worked.

🚀 Your Next Step

If you're an experienced Lead or Head Dental Nurse with the required sedation and implant qualifications, and you're ready to take the next step in your career, this could be a great opportunity.

Lead the team. Stay clinical. Take the next step. 🦷✨

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