via Indeed · 18 September 2026 ·1 day ago

Dental Nurse/Receptionist

Clifton Road Dental Practice
Rugby parttime, fulltime
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Dental Nurse / Receptionist – Full\-Time or Part\-Time

Clifton Road Dental Practice – Rugby
Pay: From £13\.00 per hour
Job type: Full\-time / Part\-time

We are looking for a friendly, organised and motivated Dental Nurse / Receptionist to join our team at Clifton Road Dental Practice in Rugby.

This is a varied role combining dental nursing and reception duties. We are looking for someone who enjoys working with patients, works well as part of a team and can help ensure the smooth day\-to\-day running of the practice.

Applicants with previous dental practice management, supervisory or senior nursing experience will be given preference.

Main Responsibilities

  • Assisting dentists and clinicians during dental procedures

  • Preparing surgeries and ensuring instruments and materials are ready

  • Maintaining high standards of infection prevention and cross\-contamination control

  • Decontamination and sterilisation of instruments

  • Welcoming patients and providing a friendly and professional experience

  • Answering telephone calls, emails and patient enquiries

  • Booking and managing appointments

  • Maintaining accurate patient records

  • Taking payments and carrying out general reception duties

  • Explaining appointments, treatment arrangements and relevant practice information to patients

  • Supporting the smooth running of the daily appointment book

  • Monitoring stock and helping with ordering where required

  • Supporting other members of the team when necessary

  • Assisting with general practice administration

  • Helping maintain high standards of patient care and customer service
Experience \& Requirements
  • Previous dental nursing and/or dental reception experience is preferred

  • GDC registration is preferred for applicants undertaking dental nursing duties

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills

  • Confident telephone manner

  • Good organisational and administrative skills

  • Comfortable using computers and dental practice software

  • Reliable, punctual and able to work well within a team

  • Ability to remain calm and professional in a busy environment
Previous management, supervisory, treatment coordination or senior dental nursing experience would be an advantage.

What We Offer

  • Pay starting from £13\.00 per hour, depending on experience and responsibilities

  • Full\-time or part\-time opportunities available

  • Friendly and supportive working environment

  • Varied role involving both clinical and administrative responsibilities

  • Opportunity to take on additional responsibilities for candidates with suitable experience

  • Opportunity for development within the practice
We are particularly interested in candidates who are enthusiastic, dependable and interested in becoming a long\-term member of our team.

To apply, please submit your CV through Indeed along with a brief description of your dental nursing, reception and/or management experience.

Pay: From £13\.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company pension

  • Pay rise

  • Private dental insurance
Work Location: In person

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