Dental Nurse – Uttoxeter | £13–£15 per hour
Permanent Role | Mixed Practice | 4.5-Day Week | Friday Afternoons Free
Would you love a Dental Nursing position that offers clinical variety and a little more time to yourself at the end of the week?
A well-established dental practice in Uttoxeter is looking for a friendly, dependable Dental Nurse to join its team on a permanent basis. With a 4.5-day working week and Friday afternoons off, this is an appealing opportunity for someone seeking a better work-life balance without stepping away from a varied clinical role.
You’ll be joining a 7-surgery mixed practice providing general and implant dentistry, with a small NHS contract alongside its private work.
The practice places real importance on team fit and is keen to welcome someone approachable, easy-going and happy to lend a hand wherever needed.
Role Overview
Location: Uttoxeter
Position: Dental Nurse
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £13–£15 per hour, depending on experience
Working Pattern: 4.5 days per week, Monday–Friday
Practice Type: Mixed
Practice Size: 7 surgeries
Software: SOE
Parking: On-site
Additional Benefits: GDC registration and professional indemnity covered
Pay & Benefits
The role offers an hourly rate of £13–£15, depending on your experience, alongside several practical benefits:
- Permanent employment.
- A shorter Friday working day.
- A varied clinical caseload.
- GDC registration fees covered.
- Professional indemnity insurance covered.
- Convenient on-site parking.
- The opportunity to join an established dental team.
About the Practice
You’ll be working in a 7-surgery mixed dental practice with an established team and a varied range of clinical appointments.
The practice provides general dentistry and implant treatments, alongside a small NHS contract, giving you the chance to support clinicians across different areas of care.
They’re looking for someone who will settle comfortably into the existing team, bring a positive attitude to work and contribute to the smooth running of the practice.
Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities
As part of the clinical team, you’ll help ensure surgeries are prepared, appointments run efficiently and patients receive a high standard of care.
Your duties will include:
- Assisting clinicians during general and implant dental procedures.
- Preparing treatment rooms and instruments ahead of appointments.
- Maintaining high standards of infection control and decontamination.
- Keeping surgeries clean, tidy and well organised.
- Providing reassurance and support to patients throughout their visits.
- Ensuring the clinical environment remains safe and efficient.
- Working closely with dentists and fellow team members.
- Helping colleagues and contributing to the smooth day-to-day operation of the practice.
Who Would Be a Good Fit?
The practice is looking for a Dental Nurse who is:
- GDC registered.
- Reliable, punctual and organised.
- Confident providing chairside assistance.
- Friendly and approachable with patients and colleagues.
- Professional and committed to high standards of care.
- A supportive team player.
- Flexible, adaptable and willing to get involved.
- Personality and team fit are particularly important here. Someone who is positive, easy-going and happy to muck in will suit the environment well.
Working Hours
Enjoy a consistent weekday schedule with an early finish to the working week.
Monday–Thursday: 8:45am–5:30pm.
Friday: Half day, with the afternoon off.
Total: 4.5 days per week.
This working pattern offers a little extra flexibility without sacrificing the stability of a permanent role.
Location & Parking
The practice is based in Uttoxeter and provides on-site parking, making it a convenient option for candidates commuting by car.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- £13–£15 per hour, depending on experience.
- Permanent position within an established mixed practice.
- 4.5-day working week.
- Friday afternoons off.
- General and implant dentistry exposure.
- Seven-surgery clinical environment.
- SOE practice software.
- GDC registration and professional indemnity covered.
- On-site parking.
- A friendly team that values reliability and a positive attitude.
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