Lead Dentistry Nurse
Swindon, Wiltshire
Salary: £35,000 – £42,000 per Year | Full-Time | Permanent
Role Highlights
* Lead a dedicated dentistry team of four dental RVNs
* Shape and develop a growing specialist dentistry service
* Work with an advanced caseload in a Tier 3 multidisciplinary clinic
* 40 hours per week with a 1 in 8 weekend rota and time off the following week
* Exceptional career development opportunities, including funded qualifications
* Comprehensive benefits package including Birthday Leave, funded CPD and paid professional fees
The Role
This is an exciting role for a nurse who loves dentistry and is ready to take the next step into leadership. You will play a central role in guiding a talented team, maintaining exceptional clinical standards, and helping shape the future of a busy and evolving dentistry department.
Combining hands‑on clinical work with leadership responsibilities, this position offers the chance to influence patient care, mentor colleagues and drive service development within a highly collaborative specialist environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, mentor and support a team of four RVNs and one dedicated technician
* Coordinate the daily workflow of the dentistry department
* Maintain exceptional standards in anaesthesia, theatre nursing and patient care
* Oversee the patient journey from admission through to discharge
* Support team development through coaching, training and regular feedback
* Represent the department at leadership meetings and contribute to hospital projects
* Drive service improvements and support the continued growth of the dentistry department
* Deliver outstanding clinical care as an active member of the nursing team
Working Pattern
* Full‑time, 40 hours per week
* Five 8‑hour shifts per week
* 1 in 8 weekend rota
* Days off in the following week after weekend shifts
The Practice
The hospital manages a diverse caseload across cardiology, orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, medicine, neurology, ophthalmology, diagnostic imaging, emergency and critical care, and dentistry. You will join a supportive and highly skilled team where collaboration, innovation and continuous learning are embedded into everyday practice.
Salary & Benefits
* Salary between £35,000 and £42,000 depending on experience
* 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave
* RCVS and VDS fees paid
* Funded external CPD and certificate support
* Extensive internal CPD and online learning resources
* Career progression opportunities across a large veterinary network
* Life Assurance
* Enhanced sickness pay
* Enhanced equal family leave
* E‑car salary sacrifice scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free annual flu jab
* Eyecare vouchers
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Staff discount schemes
About You
* Strong passion for veterinary dentistry
* Confident with anaesthesia and advanced patient care
* Leadership experience or a clear desire to progress into a leadership role
* Excellent organisational and communication skills
* Positive, proactive and supportive team leader
* Referral experience desirable but not essential
Why Join?
This is a truly exciting opportunity to combine your passion for dentistry with leadership in a high‑performing environment.
You’ll have the chance to shape a specialist department, mentor a dedicated team and work with a fascinating caseload while enjoying outstanding professional development and support. For a nurse looking to make a genuine impact and build a rewarding long‑term career, this role offers something special.
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