Head Dental Nurse

Overview

Dental Beauty Partners is seeking a Head Dental Nurse/Compliance Lead to join our mixed practice, Dental Beauty Islington. The position is full time, from 8:30 AM to 6 PM Monday–Friday, with roughly one Saturday every 6–8 weeks. The hourly rate is £17, plus a targeted bonus scheme. The practice is located in Islington and is easily accessible via Angel and Highbury & Islington stations.

• Oversee daily surgery and decontamination room checklists and compliance.
• Manage audits and support full regulatory compliance standards.
• Maintain and update clinical equipment and stock systems.
• Oversee handpiece care, CT‑scanner checks, calibration, and equipment logs.
• Complete medical emergency kit and medical fridge temperature checks.
• Support infection control, including legionella testing and dip slides.
• Ensure surgeries are correctly stocked and well maintained.
• Lead and train junior staff and trainee dental nurses, including inductions.
• Manage clinical waste processes.
• Carry out spot checks to maintain high cleaning and hygiene standards.
• Support open days and occasional Saturday working (approx. eight per year).

• At least 4–5 years of experience as a Dental Nurse in a private or mixed practice.
• GDC registration is required.
• Prior compliance experience in practice is also important.
• Experience supporting general, cosmetic, and restorative dental treatment is highly desirable.
• Experience leading a team.
• Dental software experience is preferred but not essential.
• Ensure CQC requirements are met at all times.
• Experience in providing exceptional patient care and customer service.

• Highly competitive hourly rate of £17, with a targeted bonus scheme.
• GDC indemnity and CPD costs covered (approx. £500 per year).
• Regular team social events.
• Opportunities for development and progression within a rapidly growing business.
• Company‑wide all‑expensed Christmas Party and Awards Night.
• Full training on new systems and continuous learning opportunities.
• Company training events, lunch & learn sessions, and additional courses.