Job Title: Dental Nurse
Location: Ipswich
Job Type: Full-time / Part-time
Salary: £ 28000 - £35000
Job Summary: We are looking for a qualified, enthusiastic and experienced Dental Nurse to join our friendly and professional team. The ideal candidate will support clinical staff in delivering high-quality dental care to patients, ensuring that the surgery is well-prepared, infection control protocols are followed, and patients are made to feel at ease throughout their visit.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide chair-side support to dentists, hygienists, and therapists
- Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials in advance of procedures
- Follow and enforce infection control policies and decontamination procedures
- Accurately update patient records and charts
- Mix dental materials and assist with impressions, X-rays, and scans
- Provide reassurance and care to patients before, during, and after treatment
- Manage lab work, stock levels, and general administrative duties
- Assist in medical emergency procedures when required
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge through CPD and training
Requirements:
- NEBDN National Diploma or equivalent dental nursing qualification
- Current registration with the General Dental Council (GDC)
- Minimum 3yrs of experience with GOOD Portfolio on all areas of private treatment.
- Strong understanding of cross-infection and HTM 01-05 standards
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work well within a team and under pressure
- Commitment to patient care and confidentiality
Desirable:
- Additional qualifications in dental radiography, oral health education, sedation, or implant nursing
- Experience using dental software (e.g., SOE, R4, Dentally, Exact)
- Previous experience in private practice settings
- Experience
- Required
- Employment
- Full-time
- Schedule
- Monday to Friday
- Salary
- £28,000 – £35,000 yearly
- Starting time
- Immediate start!
27 London Road, IP1 2HF, Ipswich
Private Dental Clinic • 1-10 Employees
Hiring on JOB TODAY since December, 2025
GB Dental practice in Ipswich was originally established as a family dentist in the 1970s. Over the years, our practice has evolved, with other dentists in Ipswich increasingly referring patients to us for more complex treatment options.
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