Job Description

Senior Dental Nurse | – Lion House Dental Practice, Richmond

Location: Lion House, 6 Pottergate, Richmond, North Yorkshire DL10 4AB

Days: 4 days per week | Part-time, permanent

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications

Ready to take the next step in your dental nursing career?

Are you an experienced Dental Nurse ready to take the next step in your career? Or perhaps you're already a Senior Dental Nurse looking for a fresh opportunity where you can bring your experience, share new ideas and make a real impact within a new team?

At Lion House Dental Practice, we're looking for a confident, motivated and enthusiastic Senior Dental Nurse to play a key role in supporting and developing our friendly nursing team.

With seven surgeries, a mix of NHS and private dentistry, you'll enjoy a varied clinical environment where no two days are the same.

Working closely with our Practice Manager, you'll take an active role in leading, coaching and mentoring our Dental Nursing team, supporting trainee development, maintaining high clinical standards and helping ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the practice.

We're looking for someone who takes pride in delivering excellent patient care, enjoys bringing out the best in others and isn't afraid to share ideas and suggest improvements.

So, whether you're an established Senior Dental Nurse looking for a new team to inspire, or an experienced Dental Nurse ready to take that next step, we'd love to hear from you!

Here’s what we offer:

• Quarterly performance bonus to recognise your contribution.
• Career progression opportunities into specialist nursing, Treatment Coordinator and Regional Dental Nurse roles.
• Free CPD and ongoing learning to develop your knowledge and confidence.
• GDC registration fees covered.
• 21 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional leave for long service.
• Quarterly Values Awards, including certificates, gift cards and annual recognition celebrations.
• Employee Voice Forum so your ideas and feedback can help shape our workplace.
• Free uniform and Blue Light Card eligibility.
• Refer-a-Friend rewards of up to £5,000, subject to scheme terms.
• Charity match initiatives to support causes that matter to you.

What will make you ideal for this role..

We're looking for someone who can bring more than just excellent clinical skills. As our Senior Dental Nurse, you'll play an important role in leading the nursing team, supporting the Practice Manager and driving high standards across the practice.

• Leadership and supervision: The confidence to lead, motivate and supervise the Dental Nursing
• Coaching and team development: Experience or a genuine passion for mentoring Dental Nurses, supporting apprentices and identifying development needs
• Supporting practice management: The ability to work closely with the Practice Manager, taking ownership of nursing-related responsibilities
• Clinical governance and compliance: A strong understanding of GDC and CQC requirements, with the confidence to monitor standards and address areas requiring improvement with the team.
• Organisation and coordination: The ability to oversee daily nursing activities
• Performance and accountability: The confidence to provide constructive feedback, recognise good performance and work alongside the Practice Manager to address concerns and support individual development.
• Quality assurance and improvement: A proactive approach to maintaining clinical standards, supporting audits
• Stock and equipment management: The ability to oversee clinical stock, equipment maintenance and essential checks
• Initiative and problem-solving: Someone who can think ahead, take responsibility, make informed decisions within their remit and bring fresh ideas to improve how the team and practice operate.
• Professional qualifications: You must be a qualified, GDC-registered Dental Nurse with relevant clinical experience, a commitment to ongoing CPD and an understanding of NHS and private dentistry.

Already a Senior Dental Nurse? We'd love someone who can bring their leadership experience, fresh perspectives and ideas to help develop our team further.

Above all, we're looking for someone who will take ownership, lead with confidence and help create a nursing team that feels supported, motivated and proud of the care they deliver.

Our values

Do the Right Thing | Be the Best We Can Be | Support Each Other

These values shape how we care for patients, work together and make decisions. We’re looking for someone who shares them and wants to help create a practice where patients feel cared for and colleagues feel supported.

A simple, supportive recruitment process

• Apply online – tell us a little about yourself.
• Friendly 10-minute phone call – chat with your dedicated Riverdale recruitment expert. Look out for an email or WhatsApp message to arrange this.
• Meet the Practice Manager – visit Lion House, meet the team and learn more about the role.
• Contract and onboarding – we’ll guide you through the next steps.
• Your first day! – start your next chapter with Alpha Dental Care

We’ll support you throughout the process so you can decide whether Lion House is the right fit for you.

Want to find out more?

Email recruitment@riverdalehealthcare.com or apply today. Your next career opportunity could be waiting for you at Lion House!

We’re committed to accessible recruitment. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know. We’ll be happy to discuss how we can support you.