Qualified Dental Nurse

We are seeking a GDC-registered, experienced Dental Nurse to join our growing team. You will play a key role in supporting clinicians, ensuring safe and compliant clinical practice.

Location: Meliora Dental, Leeds

Contract: Full-time or Part-time (flexible)

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Meliora Dental is a modern, patient-centred dental practice committed to delivering high-quality, ethical and compassionate care. We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming environment for patients and a supportive, respectful culture for our team. Our focus is on clinical excellence, compliance, and an outstanding patient experience.

We are seeking a GDC-registered, experienced Dental Nurse to join our growing team. You will play a key role in supporting clinicians, ensuring safe and compliant clinical practice, and delivering an exceptional patient journey. This role is central to the smooth running and success of the practice.

• Provide high-quality chairside support across a range of dental procedures
• Prepare, maintain and decontaminate treatment rooms and equipment in line with HTM 01-05 and infection prevention and control standards.
• Ensure patient comfort, reassurance and clear communication throughout their visit
• Maintain accurate clinical notes and patient records
• Support compliance with CQC, cross-infection, safeguarding and practice policies
• Assist with stock control, equipment checks and clinical administration
• Act as a professional liaison between dentist and patient. Support non-clinical and administrative front-of-house activities when required

• GDC registered Dental Nurse
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a dental practice (private experience desirable)
• Strong knowledge of infection control, compliance and clinical protocols
• Patient-focused, organised, strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Competent with dental software and basic IT systems

• Competitive pay aligned to experience
• Ongoing professional development and CPD support
• Paid holiday entitlement and pension scheme
• Opportunity to grow with a developing practice committed to quality and best practice