Dental Nurse (Part-Time) – Oakmead Dental Care, East Grinstead

Looking for a part-time Dental Nursing role that offers consistency, work-life balance, and the opportunity to be part of a supportive and professional team?

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

Hours: 25 hours per week, plus occasional Saturday mornings as part of the practice rota.

Oakmead Dental Care is seeking a qualified Dental Nurse to join our established practice in East Grinstead. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside experienced clinicians in a patient-focused environment where teamwork, high standards, and exceptional patient care are at the heart of everything we do.

You will be joining a well-established practice with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality dentistry and exceptional patient care. We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming environment for both patients and team members, with a collaborative culture where everyone plays an important role in the success of the practice.

Benefits:

• Birthday leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• Employee referral bonus scheme
• Uniform provided
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Supportive and experienced team environment
• Modern practice with high-quality equipment and facilities

The Role

As a Dental Nurse, you will work closely with our clinicians to ensure patients receive outstanding care throughout their treatment journey. You'll play a key role in maintaining clinical standards, supporting patient wellbeing, and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the practice.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing chairside support during a range of dental procedures
• Preparing and maintaining treatment rooms, instruments, and equipment
• Supporting patients before, during, and after treatment
• Maintaining accurate patient records and clinical documentation
• Following infection prevention and cross-contamination procedures
• Assisting with decontamination and sterilisation processes
• Supporting stock control and ordering
• Working collaboratively with clinicians and colleagues to deliver an excellent patient experience

Working Pattern

This role follows a regular weekly schedule:

• Monday: 8:00am – 5:00pm 
• Thursday: 8:00am – 6:00pm 
• Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm 

There will also be a requirement to support the practice with occasional Saturday mornings until 1:00pm as part of the team rota.

About You

• GDC-registered
• Experienced within a dental practice environment
• Professional, reliable, and patient-focused
• Organised with excellent attention to detail
• Confident communicating with patients and colleagues
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Committed to maintaining high clinical and compliance standards

Desirable Skills

While not essential, the following would be advantageous:

• Experience assisting with advanced or specialist dental procedures
• Knowledge of digital dentistry and dental software systems
• Additional post-qualification certifications

Why Join Us?

At Oakmead Dental Care, you'll be joining a friendly and experienced team that genuinely values its people. We are committed to supporting professional development and creating a positive working environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and able to thrive.

Apply Today

If you're looking for a part-time Dental Nurse opportunity within a welcoming and professional practice, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch to discuss the role further and arrange an interview.

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 reflects our diverse patient and practice communities, 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.

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