Title: Dental Nurse
Job location: Southend-on-Sea, Essex,
Postcode: SS0 8NU
Country: United Kingdom
Advertised salary: Full-Time & Part-Time GDC, Indemnity and CPD Funded
Native salary period: Hour
Contract: Permanent Full-time
Hours:
Closing date: 2026-09-25T22:59:59.000Z
Dental Nurse | Full-Time or Part-Time | Chalkwell Dental Practice (Southend-On-Sea)

Chalkwell Dental Practice | Southend-On-Sea | Permanent | Full-Time or Part-Time

Join our friendly and supportive team as a Dental Nurse within a modern private dental practice.

At Chalkwell Dental Practice, we are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and professional Dental Nurse to join our experienced team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Dental Nurse who enjoys working closely with clinicians and patients and takes pride in delivering high standards of clinical care.

Chalkwell Dental is a private practice with a warm, supportive feel. Patients often tell us they feel genuinely cared for, and we want our team to feel the same. We work to high standards, enjoy what we do, and support each other as a team.

Working Hours
Full-time or part-time working available, Monday to Friday.

We are flexible on the working pattern and are happy to discuss days and hours with the successful candidate, depending on their availability and the needs of the practice.

Employee Benefits

• Company-paid GDC registration and professional registrations.
• Ongoing training and support from an experienced, friendly team.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Extra paid day off on your birthday.
• Referral bonus scheme.
• Uniform provided.
• Residential parking nearby.
• Team events that everyone can enjoy.
• Modern, well-presented practice near the beach.
• Annual appraisals to support career development.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and career progression.

The Role
As a Dental Nurse, you'll work closely with our clinicians to provide excellent chairside support and ensure our patients receive safe, comfortable and compassionate care throughout their treatment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing high-quality chairside assistance to clinicians.
• Preparing surgeries and ensuring all equipment and materials are ready for treatment.
• Supporting clinicians across a range of dental procedures.
• Welcoming and reassuring patients throughout their treatment journey.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and patient documentation.
• Carrying out appropriate infection prevention and control procedures.
• Cleaning, sterilising and maintaining dental instruments and equipment.
• Ensuring surgeries are clean, well organised and appropriately stocked.
• Supporting the smooth running of the practice and clinical sessions.
• Working collaboratively with the wider dental team.
• Providing a professional and caring experience for every patient.
• Supporting the practice in maintaining high standards of compliance, health and safety and patient care.

About You
We are looking for a personable, proactive and professional Dental Nurse who enjoys working as part of a close-knit team.

The ideal candidate will have:

• GDC registration as a Dental Nurse.
• Previous experience working within a dental practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A friendly, caring and professional approach to patient care.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confidence providing chairside support to clinicians.
• A good understanding of infection prevention and control procedures.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• A positive attitude and willingness to support colleagues.
• A commitment to maintaining high clinical and professional standards.

Experience in private dentistry would be advantageous, although we would welcome applications from Dental Nurses who are passionate about developing their skills and career.

Join Us Today!
If you are an enthusiastic Dental Nurse looking for a rewarding full-time role within a supportive and forward-thinking practice, we would love to hear from you.

Press "Apply" or contact Vicky in our recruitment team at vicky.tanday@envisage-dental.co.uk.

The Envisage Dental Group is certified B-Corp we celebrate collaboration and transparency. We are proud to be an inclusive equal opportunity workplace. We have created a workforce that is reflective of our diverse patient and practice communities, that promotes positivity, and we believe this is critical to our success.

We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.

As part of our commitment to closing the Gender Pay Gap and ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates, we do not request or consider salary history at any stage of our recruitment process. Our compensation decisions are based on the requirements of the role, relevant skills and experience, and our commitment to fair and equitable pay.

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