Dental Nurse

Dental Nurse

Location: South Lanarkshire area

Salary: £13.00–£15.50 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contract: Full-time

Nurse Seekers are currently recruiting on behalf of an independent dental practice for a Dental Nurse with Reception Duties to join their friendly and supportive team.

This is a varied position combining chairside dental nursing, surgery preparation and reception duties, making it an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys patient contact and wants to develop their career within dentistry.

Previous dental nursing experience and GDC registration are essential..

Key Benefits

£13.00–£15.50 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

No GDC registration required initially

Full training and ongoing support

GDC fees covered following registration

Pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Uniform provided

CPD support

Training and development opportunities

Support towards further qualifications where appropriate

28 days' annual leave including bank holidays

The Role

Clinical & Chairside Duties

Providing chairside assistance during dental appointments

Preparing surgeries for procedures

Maintaining high standards of cross-infection control

Cleaning and sterilising instruments

Monitoring and replenishing clinical stock

Ensuring surgeries are fully prepared for patients

Reception Duties

Booking and managing patient appointments

Supporting the smooth running of the practice diary

Responding to patient queries in a friendly and professional manner

Maintaining accurate patient records

Supporting the general administration of the practice

Patient Care

Providing a welcoming, calm and professional experience for patients

Communicating effectively with patients and colleagues

Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the practice

Working Hours

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

The exact working pattern will be discussed during the recruitment process.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally be:

Friendly, reliable and patient-focused

A confident communicator

Organised and able to manage multiple tasks

Comfortable using computers

Willing to learn and follow practice procedures

Professional and approachable

Keen to develop their skills within dentistry

Experience using SOE, Exact or similar dental software would be advantageous but is not essential.

If you're looking for a varied dental role with the opportunity to develop your skills across both nursing and reception, this could be an excellent opportunity.

Apply Now

Nurse Seekers are managing the recruitment process for this position.

If you're interested in finding out more or would like to apply, please get in touch with the Nurse Seekers team