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Senior Dental Nurse

Hannigan Dental Care
Glasgow Full-time
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Full\-time Senior Dental Nurse (Clinical \& Non\-Clinical Role)

Full\-time \| Competitive Salary \| Progressive Practice Environment

Hannigan Dental Care is seeking an experienced, organised and proactive Senior Dental Nurse to join our friendly team in a varied role combining clinical dental nursing with wider responsibilities including ordering, procurement, stock management, governance and practice support.

This role is ideal for an experienced dental nurse who enjoys both hands\-on clinical dentistry and contributing to the smooth and efficient running of a modern dental practice.

The Role

As a Senior Dental Nurse, you will work across both clinical and non\-clinical responsibilities, helping maintain excellent patient care while supporting the wider organisation of the practice.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

  • Chairside dental nursing across general dentistry and advanced procedures

  • Supporting clinicians during clinical sessions

  • Surgery preparation and day\-to\-day clinical organisation

  • Maintaining high standards of patient care and professionalism
Ordering, Procurement \& Stock Management
  • Managing practice ordering and procurement systems

  • Monitoring stock levels and clinical supplies

  • Managing ordering budgets responsibly

  • Liaising with clinicians regarding stock requirements

  • Working with suppliers, obtaining quotations and sourcing best\-value products

  • Supporting purchasing efficiency and expenditure monitoring
Governance \& Compliance
  • Supporting policies, procedures and practice protocols

  • Assisting with audits, SOPs and infection control systems

  • Supporting governance and inspection preparation

  • Maintaining high standards of compliance and organisation
Essential Requirements
  • Qualified and GDC\-registered Dental Nurse

  • Previous dental nursing experience

  • Strong organisational and communication skills

  • Confidence with ordering, stock management and budgeting

  • Good numerical skills and attention to detail

  • Ability to work independently and prioritise workload

  • Comfortable undertaking both clinical and non\-clinical responsibilities
Desirable Skills
  • Previous Senior Dental Nurse experience

  • Implant nursing experience

  • Dental radiography qualification

  • IV sedation and/or inhalation sedation experience

  • Governance, audit or inspection preparation experience

  • Familiarity with digital dentistry workflows
About You

You are organised, proactive, reliable and professional, with strong attention to detail and a team\-focused approach. You enjoy balancing clinical work with wider responsibilities and take pride in maintaining high standards. You will play an important role in leading the nursing team from the front, promoting consistency, professionalism and high standards while supporting colleagues and encouraging a positive team culture.

What We Offer
  • A varied and rewarding senior role

  • Supportive and friendly team environment

  • Exposure to advanced dentistry

  • Opportunity to contribute to wider practice organisation and development

  • Opportunities to learn and develop new skills

  • Competitive salary

  • Paid GDC registration

  • Private staff/patient parking

  • Regular funded CPD courses

  • Free personal dental treatment

  • Fully paid staff outings

  • Located 10 minutes from Glasgow City Centre
Pay: From £15\.75 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company events

  • On\-site parking
Licence/Certification:
  • GDC Certificate (required)
Work Location: In person

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