Head Dental Nurse

As Head Dental Nurse, you will play a key role in leading and supporting the nursing team at Smilemakers Cosmetic Dental Practice & Referral Centre, a modern 11-surgery private practice and referral centre in Southampton. Working closely with clinicians, the Practice Management Team and Compliance Lead, you will help ensure the smooth running of the clinical environment while maintaining consistently high standards of patient care, clinical governance and compliance., This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Dental Nurse ready to take the next step into leadership, or an established senior Dental Nurse looking to develop their career further. You will lead by example, support and develop colleagues, coordinate clinical cover and contribute to the ongoing improvement of practice standards and processes., As Head Dental Nurse, you will provide day-to-day leadership and support to the Dental Nursing team, helping to create a positive, collaborative and high-performing clinical environment. You will work closely with clinicians, the Practice Management Team and Compliance Lead to ensure the practice operates safely, efficiently and to consistently high clinical standards.

You will be responsible for coordinating nurse rotas and ensuring appropriate clinical cover is in place across the practice. You will support the team with daily organisation, monitor clinical tasks and ensure records, logs and relevant documentation are completed accurately and on time.

A key part of your role will be supporting the training, development and induction of new and existing Dental Nurses. You will coach and mentor colleagues, encourage continuous learning and help create an environment where team members feel supported, motivated and confident in their roles.

You will work alongside the Compliance Lead to support clinical audits, maintain CQC standards and ensure compliance actions are followed through effectively. You will also help promote high standards of infection control, clinical governance, health and safety and overall professionalism throughout the practice.

Alongside your leadership responsibilities, you will remain clinically involved when required, providing chairside support across a range of treatments and working closely with clinicians to ensure patients receive outstanding care. You will also support the management of clinical stock and supplies, ensuring appropriate levels are maintained and orders are placed when necessary.

Above all, you will lead by example, championing exceptional patient care, teamwork and professionalism. Your approachable leadership style and commitment to continuous improvement will help shape the nursing team and contribute to the continued success of Smilemakers Cosmetic Dental Practice & Referral Centre.

At Smilemakers, we believe great patient care starts with great people. We invest in our teams, encourage continuous development and create opportunities for our colleagues to progress their careers.

As our Head Dental Nurse, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of our nursing team, influence clinical standards and play an important role in the continued success of one of the region's leading private dental practices.

Here at Envisage Dental we celebrate collaboration and transparency. We are proud to be an inclusive equal opportunity workplace. We have created a workforce that is reflective of our diverse patient and practice communities, that promotes positivity, and we believe this is critical to our success. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.

As part of our commitment to closing the Gender Pay Gap and ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates, we do not request or consider salary history at any stage of our recruitment process. Our compensation decisions are based on the requirements of the role, relevant skills and experience, and our commitment to fair and equitable pay.