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Qualified Dental Nurse (Maternity cover)

Tewkesbury Dental
Tewkesbury Full-time
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Qualified Dental Nurse – Maternity Cover (with progression to Lead Nurse)

Tewkesbury Dental – Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire

We are looking for an experienced, confident Qualified Dental Nurse to join our friendly private practice on a maternity cover contract, with a genuine opportunity to progress into a permanent Lead Nurse role for the right candidate.

This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse who enjoys responsibility, high clinical standards, and supporting the wider team.

About the Role

Contract: Maternity cover (with potential permanent Lead Nurse progression)
Hours: Full time (40\.2 hrs/week), including 1 Saturday morning per month
Start: July/August 2026
Salary: Competitive, based on experience

You will support the Principal Dentist, hygienist and trainee nurse, and help maintain smooth clinical operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Chairside support for the Principal Dentist and hygienist

  • High‑standard infection control and decontamination

  • Clinical stock management and ordering

  • Supporting and mentoring the trainee dental nurse

  • Ensuring surgeries are set up and turned over efficiently

  • Assisting with clinical audits, compliance tasks and iComply

  • Maintaining a calm, organised and professional clinical environment

  • Lab tracking and ensuring correct appointment sequencing
What We’re Looking For
  • GDC‑registered Dental Nurse

  • Strong experience in private or high‑standard mixed practice

  • Confident with infection control, decon and clinical workflows

  • Organised, proactive and able to take ownership of tasks

  • Supportive and able to guide junior team members

  • Calm, reliable and professional

  • Interest in progressing into a Lead Nurse role
Experience with iComply/Agilio is helpful but not essential.

What We Offer

  • Supportive, friendly team

  • Modern, well‑equipped practice

  • Opportunity to progress into a permanent Lead Nurse role

  • Professional development encouraged

  • Competitive salary based on experience
How to Apply

Please send your CV and a short cover message to:

vrajeshrup@googlemail.com

Pay: £14\.50\-£15\.50 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
Work Location: In person

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