Lead​/Experienced Dental Nurse

We are seeking a highly experienced Dental Nurse to join our Barnet practices respectively. The ideal candidate will be someone with combines exceptional chairside expertise especially in the field of Implant dentistry and/or Sedation, excellent communication and a patient-first mindset.

At Zental, we create calm, high-performing environments where exceptional teams deliver outstanding patient care.

This is a pivotal role for a Dental Nurse who enjoys leading by example, supporting clinical excellence, and mentoring nursing teams within a premium private practice environment.

Zental is a boutique, fully private dental group with an Outstanding CQC rating and an exceptional 87% score in the latest Great Place to Work survey. Our practices are designed as calm, contemporary sanctuaries - beautiful, spa-like environments that allow you to focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional patient care.

Our teams are hand-selected for their warmth, skill, and genuine compassion. At Zental, you will feel supported, inspired, and proud of the work you do. This is a rare opportunity to join a state-of-the-art private dental environment and develop your career within a high-performing clinical team.

Guided by CALM
- Community, Authenticity, Leadership, Mindfulness — Zental offers a premium culture where kindness, excellence, and integrity shape every patient experience.

• Provide high-quality chairside assistance to a variety of experienced clinicians
• Oversee day-to-day nursing duties to ensure smooth, efficient clinical workflows.
• Maintain exemplary infection control standards and ensure full regulatory compliance.
• Work collaboratively with clinicians, Treatment Coordinators, and management to deliver a seamless patient journey.
• Uphold the highest standards of patient care, professionalism, and service excellence.

We are looking for more than technical expertise. We value leadership maturity, emotional intelligence, and a calm, solutions-focused approach.

• GDC registered Dental Nurse with more than 5 years experience
• Extensive experience in a private or mixed dental practice.
• Experienced in Implant dentistry
• Strong understanding of clinical standards, compliance, and infection control.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, patient-focused mindset with a calm, confident presence.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-end clinical environment.

• IV Sedation nursing qualification or experience.
• Experience supporting performance, training, and team development.
• > 10 years experienced
• Experience as a lead or head nurse

• The opportunity to lead within a premium, fully digital private dental environment
• Progression pathways and ongoing development opportunities based on performance
• Professional development support and access to Zental Learning Portal
• DBS covered
• Employee Referral Scheme with competitive referral rewards
• Modern, high spec practices and systems
• Dedicated Treatment Coordinators supporting ethical case acceptance and patient communication
• Competitive salary based on experience and skillset

At Zental, our mission goes beyond dentistry, we help people live healthier, happier, and longer lives.

• Community:
  We support one another and build uplifting, collaborative teams.
• Authenticity:
  We act with honesty, integrity, and compassion.
• Leadership:
  We take responsibility and maintain exceptionally high standards.
• Mindfulness:
  We stay calm, thoughtful, and solutions-focused, even under pressure.

If you are ready to lead a high-performing practice and play a key role in a growing, premium dental group, we would love to hear from you.

Zental is an equal opportunity employer.