Dental Nurse/ Head Dental Nurse - Monks Brook Dental

Job Posted: 10 October 2025

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Newport, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full or part time
• Salary: competitive, to be discussed with the successful applicant
• Industries: Dental Health & Social Care

Are you a qualified Dental Nurse looking for your next opportunity? An exciting position has become available within our modern, forward-thinking dental practice.

We are primarily seeking a motivated and caring Dental Nurse to join our skilled team. However, there is also the opportunity to be considered for the Head Nurse role.

Main Responsibilities:

·         Support dentists and hygienists in providing high-quality clinical care.

·         Deliver excellent patient care and ensure a calm, professional experience.

·         Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant working environment, including decontamination of dental instruments.

·         Contribute to team meetings and practice improvement initiatives.

·         (For the Head Nurse role) Take responsibility for Infection Prevention and Control, act as a named mentor for trainee nurses, oversee ordering and clinical stock management, and serve as a point of contact for nursing queries - supporting the nursing team to be the best they can be.

Qualifications and Skills:

·         Qualified Dental Nurse with GDC registration essential.

·         Excellent communication, teamwork, and organisational skills.

·         A proactive attitude and genuine passion for patient care.

·         An interest in developing own skills through post-registration qualifications – including radiography/CBCT training.

What We Offer:

·         Health cashback plan through Westfield Health (covering you and your family).

·         All GDC, indemnity, and CPD costs fully funded by the practice.

·         A supportive, modern, and progressive environment with opportunities to learn new skills.

·         Scope for future development within a skilled, forward-thinking team.

·         An extra week’s contractual holiday on top of the statutory entitlement (including bank holidays).

·         Full or part-time negotiable for the right candidate.

If you are looking for a welcoming practice where you can grow, whether as a Dental Nurse or as our new Head Nurse, we would love to hear from you.