Dental Nurse – Oakmead Dental Care, East Grinstead

Location: Oakmead Dental Care, 48 Moat Road, East Grinstead, RH19 3LH

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Join Our Specialist Team

Oakmead Dental Care is looking for an experienced and patient-focused Dental Nurse to join our friendly and professional team in East Grinstead.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Dental Nurse with implant and sedation experience to become part of a well established practice committed to delivering exceptional patient care. You'll work alongside experienced clinicians, supporting a wide range of treatments in a modern and supportive environment where clinical excellence and teamwork are highly valued.

About the Role

As a Dental Nurse, you will play a key role in supporting clinicians, maintaining high clinical standards, and ensuring every patient receives an outstanding experience throughout their treatment journey.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing chairside support during a variety of dental procedures
• Assisting with implant and sedation treatments
• Preparing and maintaining treatment rooms, instruments, and equipment
• Ensuring compliance with infection prevention and cross-contamination protocols
• Supporting patients before, during, and after treatment
• Maintaining accurate patient records and clinical documentation
• Assisting with stock control and ordering
• Supporting decontamination and sterilisation procedures
• Contributing to the smooth day-to-day running of the practice

Working Hours

• Monday: Day Off
• Tuesday: 8:00am – 6:00pm 
• Wednesday: 8:00am – 5:00pm 
• Thursday: 8:00am – 6:00pm 
• Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm 

The successful candidate must also be available to work occasional Saturdays until 1:00pm as part of the practice rota.

What We're Looking For

• GDC-registered Dental Nurse
• Previous experience working within a dental practice
• Implant nursing experience and training essential
• Sedation nursing experience and training essential
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Professional, caring, and patient-focused approach
• Ability to work effectively as part of a supportive team

Desirable Skills

• Experience supporting advanced or specialist dental procedures
• Knowledge of digital dentistry and dental software systems
• Additional post-qualification certificates

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• Supportive and friendly team environment
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Modern practice with high-quality equipment and facilities
• Employee referral scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Birthday leave
• Uniform provided

Apply Today

If you are an experienced Dental Nurse with implant and sedation experience looking to join a professional and welcoming practice, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity further.

At Envisage Dental, we celebrate collaboration, transparency, and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of 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.

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