Experienced Dental Nurse

West End Dental Group; Colwyn Bay; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A dental clinic in Colwyn Bay is seeking a skilled Dental Nurse to join their team. The successful candidate will provide chairside assistance, support complex treatments, and ensure high standards of patient care. Experience in radiography and sedation is preferred but not essential. Competitive salary, career progression opportunities, and a supportive environment are included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered or working towards GDC qualification as a Dental Nurse.
• Experience in radiography, sedation, and implant nursing preferred.
• Strong commitment to high standards and continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assist dental surgeons, therapists, and hygienists during procedures.
• Support complex treatments including implants and sedation.
• Maintain high standards of infection control and patient care.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Teamwork

IT skills

Education

GDC registration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

West End Dental Colwyn Bay has an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and experienced Dental Nurse to join our professional and friendly team. Based at our Colwyn Bay clinic, the successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality dental care and ensuring the smooth operation of clinical procedures. Additional experience in radiography, sedation, and implants is highly desirable.

We are seeking a dedicated individual with a passion for patient care and a strong background in dental nursing.

Responsibilities

• Providing chairside assistance to dental surgeons, therapists, and hygienists
• Supporting complex treatments including implants, sedation, and radiography (if qualified)
• Cleaning and sterilising instruments and surgeries to the highest clinical standards
• Offering compassionate patient care and ensuring a positive patient experience
• Efficiently managing stock, clinical notes, and patient records
• Adhering to infection control and health & safety protocols

What We’re Looking For

• GDC registered Dental Nurse (or working towards qualification)
• Experience in radiography, sedation, and implant nursing (preferred but not essential)
• A strong team player with excellent communication skills
• A professional and caring approach to patient care
• Confidence with IT systems, including Microsoft Office
• A commitment to maintaining high standards and continuous professional development

Working Hours & Location

• Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 8 am – 5 pm)
• Occasional travel to other West End Dental locations (mileage allowance provided)

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Opportunity for career progression into senior roles
• Work in a state-of-the-art dental practice with advanced scanning and digital X-ray technology, and onsite digital laboratory
• Join a highly respected team, led by Dr. Trevor Ferguson – Past Dean of the Faculty of General Dental Practice, Royal College of Surgeons (England)