Lead Dental Nurse – Tonbridge Total Orthodontics

Location: 20 Lyons Crescent, Tonbridge, TN9 1EY
Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday
Parking: Free staff parking available

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Lead Dental Nurse to join our friendly and professional team at Tonbridge Total Orthodontics.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified dental nurse who is ready to take the next step in their career, leading a team and supporting the smooth running of a busy specialist orthodontic practice.

About Us

Tonbridge Total Orthodontics is a well-established, 4-surgery mixed orthodontic practice led by experienced orthodontic specialists. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality patient care in a welcoming and supportive environment.

The Role

As Lead Dental Nurse, you will:

• Support clinicians with a full range of orthodontic procedures
• Lead, mentor and support the nursing team
• Ensure high standards of cross-infection control and compliance
• Assist with the day-to-day organisation of the practice
• Deliver an excellent patient experience at every stage of treatment

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified and GDC-registered Dental Nurse
• Previous orthodontic experience is preferred
• Leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A positive, proactive and patient-focused approach

What We Offer

• Full-time weekday hours with no weekends
• A supportive team working alongside specialist clinicians
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Free on-site staff parking

Your GDC registration, DBS check and professional indemnity are all covered by Bupa Dental Care for this role

Here at Bupa Dental Care our people are at the heart of everything we do, because we care.  We have created environments where people can look forward to coming to work, feel empowered and benefit from working collaboratively with brilliant & talented experts.

As a Lead Dental Nurse  you’ll be benefiting from an experienced practice team and exceptional development and opportunities to take you as far as you want to go; and that’s just to mention a few.

Lead Dental Nurse skills and experience:

• Confident leading a team
• GDC Registered
• Preferred Dentally experience
• Ensure CQC requirements are met and manage audits
• Oversee reception and staff rotas
• Update patient records
• Set up decontamination of instruments
• Provide clinical chair-side support to dentists
• Undertake some reception duties
• Personable, positive and enthusiastic with a great customer focus
• Strong communication skills
• Provide excellent patient care

Salary and benefits:

We make life better for millions. That includes yours. Our dental nurse benefits packages are one of the best in the industry because you make a difference to our patients - so we want to make sure you’re well rewarded for it. These are just some of the benefits on offer when you join: 

• A competitive starting salary and the opportunity to increase this through training and development
• We cover your GDC registration, your DBS and professional indemnity - we'll save you hundreds of pounds and you can concentrate on great patient care and building your dental career with us
• To help with this we have established dental nurse career pathways leading to senior roles, free specialist training and free CPD. Being part of Bupa means access to many different career opportunities across other parts of the business too.
• Access to our Health Cash Plan where you can claim back everyday health expenses like the opticians, therapies or consultations.
• Access to discounted gym memberships with a flexible, monthly subscription service giving you access to national multi-site gyms, online live classes, fitness & wellbeing apps and 1-2-1 training sessions
• Free access to a digital GP. You have access to an unlimited number of appointments 24/7, normally available within two hours
• 24/7 free access to Healthy Minds for you and your immediate family. Talk to a counselor about any challenges you face at home or at work - whether you are having a bad day or want help with personal goals.
• 24/7 free access to Anytime Healthline. Our confidential 24/7 service offers unlimited telephone consultations with our teams of GPs and nurses, every day of the year. It's open to your immediate family and can also be used for advice on staying healthy
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free annual flu vaccination
• Discounted travel vaccinations
• Access to mental health support network and personal energy training sessions
• Discounted dental insurance which can be extended to immediate family members
• Discounts on clothing, food, petrol and holidays
• A additional day of annual leave for your wedding day

So why wait? Apply now to be part of a brilliant team, helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.  

To find out more about working with us, find us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

Here you’ll be welcomed. We champion diversity and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. You’ll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. 

Bupa takes pride in being a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and will aim to offer an interview/assessment to disabled applicants who best meet the minimum criteria for the role. We are committed to ensuring you are treated fairly during the recruitment process and offer reasonable adjustments to anyone who may benefit from accommodations to the recruitment process.

Bupa Dental Care is an equal opportunities employer.