Location: Didsbury, Manchester
Salary: Up to £16.00 per hour depending on experience
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (Monday–Friday)
Practice: 4 modern surgeries, private & NHS patients
About Us
At Parkfield Dental Practice, our mission is simple: to improve lives through quality dentistry in a supportive, welcoming environment. We are a forward-thinking 4-surgery practice, offering a full range of treatments including implants, restorative dentistry, orthodontics, and advanced endodontics with microscope and CBCT scanning.
We believe in looking after our team just as much as our patients—because when our people thrive, our patients do too.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and implant-qualified Lead Dental Nurse to guide and inspire our nursing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated professional to play a key leadership role within a progressive practice.
As our Lead Nurse, you will:
* Lead and mentor our team of Dental Nurses, ensuring high standards across all surgeries
* Support with implant and surgical treatments, providing chairside assistance at the highest level
* Oversee compliance and cross-infection control (HTM 01-05, CQC, audits, sterilisation logs)
* Coordinate stock control and ordering to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness
* Train and support trainee/apprentice nurses, guiding them through induction and competency tracking
* Assist the Business Manager and clinicians with daily workflows, recruitment, and team development
* Set the standard for patient care, ensuring a safe, calm, and positive patient experience
About You
* GDC Registered Dental Nurse (essential)
* Implant-qualified with experience in surgical procedures (essential)
* Minimum 3 years' post-qualification experience in a busy practice
* Excellent knowledge of compliance, CQC standards, and cross-infection protocols
* Organised, proactive, and confident in leading a team
* Patient-focused with an outstanding chairside manner
* IT proficient (familiar with dental software and Microsoft Office)
What We Offer
* Up to £16.00 per hour depending on experience
* 40 hours per week – Monday to Friday (no weekends)
* Paid GDC registration, indemnity, and CPD
* Funded training and support for advanced qualifications (e.g., radiography, sedation, implant nursing)
* Company pension scheme
* Free on-site and off-site parking
* Modern surgeries with state-of-the-art equipment and software
* A supportive and friendly team environment where your career can grow
Why Join Parkfield?
This is more than just a Lead Nurse role—it's a chance to shape the future of our nursing team and play a vital part in a progressive, patient-focused dental practice. We're committed to your career development, well-being, and success.
How to Apply
If you're ready to take the next step in your dental nursing career and join a practice that values and invests in you, we'd love to hear from you.
Contact our Business Manager on
Or apply directly with your CV via Indeed
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to £16.00 per hour depending on experience
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* Paid CPD & indemnity
* Uniform provided
* Career development opportunities
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday (40 hours per week)
Experience:
* Dental Nursing: 3 years (required)
* Implant Nursing: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* GDC Registration (required)
Work Location: In person – Didsbury
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person