Dental Nurse - #2177407

Full-Time | 37.75–40 Hours per Week | Private Practice | M25 0FG

If you're a Dental Nurse looking for a practice where your skills are valued, your development is encouraged and patient care genuinely comes first, we'd love to hear from you!

Oakley Dental is an established, four-surgery private practice that has been caring for patients across Prestwich, Whitefield, Bury and the surrounding areas since 1995. With an impressive 4.8/5 Google rating, we've built our reputation on excellent dentistry, a welcoming atmosphere and helping even the most nervous patients feel at ease.

We're now looking for a friendly, enthusiastic Dental Nurse to join our close-knit team. Whether you're experienced in sedation or keen to broaden your clinical skills, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for!

We know that finding the right practice is about more than just the job title. It's about the people you work with, the support you receive and having opportunities to grow.

Here's what we offer:

• GDC registration, professional indemnity and CPD fully funded.
• Funded postgraduate training opportunities to help you develop your skills.
• A paid day off on your birthday – because everyone deserves a little celebration!
• Uniform provided.
• Pension scheme.
• Opportunities to gain experience across general and specialist dentistry.
• A friendly, close-knit team where you're valued as an individual.
• Convenient location with local parking.
• The chance to work in an established private practice with a long-standing reputation for quality and patient care.

This is a full-time position, with hours between 37.75 and 40 per week.

• Monday: 8:30am–5:15pm
• Tuesday: 8:30am–5:15pm
• Wednesday: 8:30am–6:15pm
• Thursday: 8:30am–5:15pm
• Friday: 8:30am–4:15pm

You'll have a varied working week in a modern practice, supporting clinicians and helping deliver excellent patient experiences.

As our Dental Nurse, you'll play an important role in keeping the practice running smoothly and ensuring every patient feels comfortable and cared for.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing chairside assistance across a range of dental treatments.
• Preparing surgeries and maintaining excellent clinical standards.
• Supporting patients throughout their appointments, particularly those who may feel nervous.
• Following infection prevention, decontamination and cross-infection control procedures.
• Working collaboratively with clinicians and colleagues to deliver high-quality care.
• Developing your knowledge and clinical skills as opportunities arise.

Interested in sedation? Experience would be a real bonus, but it's not essential. We welcome applications from Dental Nurses with different levels of experience and are keen to hear from people who want to learn and develop.

We're looking for someone who is:

• Qualified and GDC registered.
• Friendly, approachable and passionate about patient care.
• Reliable, organised and attentive to detail.
• A positive team player with excellent communication skills.
• Keen to learn, develop and contribute to a supportive practice.

If you're looking for a Dental Nurse role where you can build your skills, work with a welcoming team and make a genuine difference to patients, we'd love to meet you!

Apply today and discover what your next chapter at Oakley Dental could look like.

Oakley Dental is part of the Envisage Dental Group, a certified B Corp committed to collaboration, transparency and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to fair and equitable recruitment. We do not request or consider salary history during recruitment.