Join Bee Dental Centre Family – Lead with Purpose!
Head Dental Nurse | Manchester (M27) | Full-Time (Monday - Friday) and one Saturday per month, paid at an increased payband.
Are you a highly skilled GDC-registered Dental Nurse with at least 2+ years of experience and a knack for leadership? Are you eager to step into a role where you lead, inspire, and help shape clinical excellence? Your next opportunity starts here, at Bee Dental Centre.
Why Bee Dental Centre?
We’re more than a dental practice; we’re a supportive, progressive, and friendly team committed to exceptional patient care and colleague empowerment. When you join us, you’ll enjoy:
1. Competitive pay and a defined career pathway toward senior leadership
2. GDC registration, DBS, and National Insurance checks paid by us
3. Ongoing CPD training and opportunities to expand your leadership and clinical skills
4. A modern, spacious surgery with state-of-the-art equipment
5. A fun, collaborative team culture that values professionalism and laughter
Your Role as Head Dental Nurse
As Head Dental Nurse, you’ll lead our nursing team while maintaining a patient-first approach, overseeing clinical standards, staff development, and smooth day-to-day operations. Your responsibilities will include:
Clinical & Leadership Responsibilities
6. Assist the dentist and hygienists during clinical procedures, delivering safe, effective chairside support
7. Maintain and oversee infection control and sterilisation protocols, ensuring compliance and CQC standards
8. Supervise decontamination processes and cleanliness of the clinical environment.
9. Lead on clinical governance, including regular practice audits and CQC compliance.
Administrative & Team Management
10. Mentor and manage the dental nursing team, including inductions, performance supervision, and training.
11. Coordinate staff rotas and ensure adequate coverage for clinic sessions with the Practice Manager.
12. Oversee stock levels, equipment maintenance, and ordering of consumables.
13. Assist the Practice Manager in the smooth operational running, recruitment, and process implementation.
Patient & Quality Focus
14. Support patient care throughout the visit, ensuring comfort, reassurance, and high standards of service.
15. Provide oral health education and guidance to patients, fostering positive, lasting experiences.
What We’re Looking For
16. Active registration with the General Dental Council (GDC)
17. At least 2+ years’ experience in dental nursing, with evidence of leadership or enhanced responsibilities
18. Strong knowledge of compliance, and clinical governance principles
19. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
20. Proactive, supportive, and resilient attitude, with a passion for team development and quality care
Schedule & Hours
21. Monday - Friday
22. Saturday (One per month) - Weekend increased payband applicable -
23. Hours to be agreed upon during the interview
If you're ready to bring leadership, compassion, and excellence to a role where you and your team can truly shine, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today by sending us your CV.
Your future as a Head Dental Nurse at Worsley Dental Centre awaits, and we can’t wait to welcome you!