Qualified Dental Nurse (Maternity cover)
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
- 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
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
Please send your CV and a short cover message to:
vrajeshrup@googlemail.com
Pay: £14\.50\-£15\.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
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