Lead Dental Nurse

Clyde Munro Dental Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental service provider in Glasgow is seeking a full-time Lead Dental Nurse for FJ Murphy Dental Clinic. The successful candidate will oversee daily activities, ensure high standards of patient care, and provide dual-site support as needed. Applicants must be GDC registered and have experience in Private/NHS practices. This role offers a supportive environment and numerous benefits, including career progression opportunities and well-being initiatives.

Benefits

Competitive pay scale

Career progression opportunities

Referral bonus

Company paid GDC fee

Professional Development

Wellbeing initiatives

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced family friendly policies

'You Days'

Birthday day off

Service holidays

Discounted dental treatments

Optical care

Qualifications

• Must be GDC registered.
• Prior experience in Private/NHS practices is required.
• Demonstrate high standards of patient care.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair side support and manage daily activities in practice.
• Ensure compliance with clinical and health & safety guidelines.
• Create a welcoming environment for patients.
• Manage stock efficiently and undertake reception duties.

Skills

GDC registered

Experience in Private / NHS practices

High levels of patient care

Teamwork

Initiative

Enthusiastic

Job description

Join our Team!

We are excited to be recruiting a full-time Lead Dental Nurse to join our friendly and experienced team at FJ Murphy Dental Clinic in Bishopbriggs on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced dental nurse looking to take the next step into a leadership role.

In addition to leading and supporting the nursing team at FJ Murphy, there will be the opportunity to provide dual-site support at our neighbouring practice, located less than five minutes away on a temporary basis as part of a maternity cover and will offer valuable leadership experience across two practices.

FJ Murphy Dental Clinic provides a wide range of NHS and private treatments and is known for delivering high-quality care in a professional, welcoming environment. Conveniently located with plenty of free on-street parking, the practice prides itself on making both patients and staff feel comfortable and supported. Our team works hard to ensure every patient feels like part of the family from the moment they arrive.

Your Role

You will be responsible for providing chair side support in all day-to-day activities within the practice and surgeries. You will play an important role in ensuring the delivery of excellent patient care while complying with all clinical and health & safety guidance.

You will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day activities of the practice surgeries and ensuring the delivery of excellent patient care. You will play an important role in overseeing the management of clinical and cross-contamination compliance and Health & Safety measures in line with our goals and values.

• Creating a welcoming environment for patients that sets them at ease from the outset
• Ensuring all elements of the patient journey is delivered consistently and to a high standard within the practice
• Taking a proactive approach to patient feedback and acting upon suggestions for improvement
• Supporting the Practice Manager to effectively manage external lab work
• Ensuring efficient management and timely replenishment of stock
• Undertaking reception duties when required
• Acting within the General Dental Council’s (GDC) Guidance on standards for the team and practice
• Supporting Associates by providing a professional chair side service as necessary
• Providing training and support to colleagues when required

About You

• Must be GDC registered
• Must have experience working in Private / NHS practices
• Willing to demonstrate the highest levels of patient care
• The ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
• Enthusiastic, with an appetite to learn and develop new skills

Benefits

We know that in order to attract and retain the best talent, we must always look at ways in which we can keep our colleagues smiling. Here are some of our benefits and perks –

• Competitive pay scale
• Career progression opportunities within the group
• Referral bonus
• Company paid GDC fee
• Professional Development – access to online training and educational assistance
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• ‘You Days’ - a day off for moving house or getting married
• Birthday day off
• Service holidays
• Discounted dental treatments
• Optical care

FJ Murphy Dental Clinic– Part of Clyde Munro Group

Here at Clyde Munro, we celebrate the individuality and personality of each practice while providing the benefits, perks, support, and structure of working within a wider group. Although each practice has its own unique culture and working environment, we all work together towards the same goal – providing the best patient care.

We have ambitious plans for growth – not only for our business, but also for the people within the Clyde Munro family. We are extremely passionate about developing our staff and pride ourselves on our commitment to support career progression within the group.