Dental Nurse

Company: Dental-Recruit-Network
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Location: Colchester
Job Description:

Dental Nurse | Modern Mixed Practice | £14+ph | Career Development | Colchester

Permanent | Full-Time or Part-Time | £14.00+ per Hour | Monday–Friday | Dentally | Excellent Clinical Exposure

Are you a GDC-registered Dental Nurse looking for a stable role within a modern, supportive practice where you can develop your skills and gain exposure to a varied range of dentistry?

We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-established mixed dental practice in North Essex seeking a Dental Nurse to join its friendly and experienced team.

With a combination of NHS and private dentistry, modern digital systems and exposure to treatments including implants, Invisalign and cosmetic dentistry, this is an excellent opportunity for a nurse looking to build a long-term career within a progressive practice.

The practice is open to full-time or part-time applicants, with a preference for someone able to work approximately 41 hours per week on a rota.

The Role

  • Position: Dental Nurse
  • Employment Type: Permanent
  • Practice Type: Mixed NHS & Private
  • Location: North Essex
  • Working Pattern: Monday–Friday
  • Hours: Approximately 41 hours per week on a rota
  • Part-Time: Considered
  • Start Date: ASAP

Salary

£14.00+ per hour, depending on experience.

The practice is keen to invest in the right person and offers an excellent environment for developing your clinical skills and taking on greater responsibility over time.

About the Practice

You’ll be joining a welcoming mixed NHS and private practice that combines modern dentistry with a friendly, patient-focused approach.

The practice uses Dentally and contemporary clinical systems, with an experienced team who place a strong emphasis on patient care, teamwork and maintaining high clinical standards.

Practice Highlights

  • Modern digital practice using Dentally
  • NHS & private patient base
  • Modern, well-equipped surgeries
  • Experienced and supportive clinical team
  • Friendly and collaborative environment
  • Strong focus on patient care
  • Excellent opportunities for clinical development
  • Genuine long-term career potential

Clinical Exposure

You’ll have the opportunity to assist across a varied range of treatments, including:

  • General Dentistry
  • Dental Implants
  • Invisalign
  • Cosmetic Dentistry

This makes the role particularly attractive to a nurse looking to broaden their clinical experience and gain further confidence supporting private and advanced treatments.

Key Responsibilities

As a Dental Nurse, you’ll:

  • Provide high-quality chairside support across general and advanced treatments
  • Assist with implant, Invisalign and cosmetic procedures
  • Prepare and maintain surgeries to excellent clinical standards
  • Maintain high standards of infection prevention and cross-contamination control
  • Support CQC and clinical compliance requirements
  • Provide patients with a professional, friendly and reassuring experience
  • Work closely with clinicians and colleagues to ensure the smooth running of daily sessions
  • Take an active role within the wider practice team

What We’re Looking For

Essential

  • GDC-registered Dental Nurse
  • Reliable, organised and professional
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Positive and proactive attitude
  • Strong team-working ability
  • Genuine commitment to excellent patient care

We’re looking for someone who enjoys working within a busy clinical environment, takes pride in their work and is keen to establish themselves within a practice for the long term.

Why This Role Stands Out

  • £14.00+ per hour
  • Full-time or part-time options
  • Monday–Friday working pattern
  • Modern digital practice using Dentally
  • Exposure to implants, Invisalign and cosmetic dentistry
  • Modern clinical environment
  • Friendly and experienced team
  • Opportunity to develop your clinical skillset
  • Strong focus on patient care and teamwork
  • Excellent long-term career opportunity

Develop Your Dental Nursing Career

If you’re a GDC-registered Dental Nurse looking for a modern mixed practice where you can gain valuable experience, work alongside an experienced team and continue developing your clinical skills, this could be an excellent opportunity.

With a varied clinical workload, supportive team and genuine long-term potential, it’s a great opportunity for a nurse looking for their next step in North Essex.

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Posted: August 25th, 2026