Location: Alpha Dental Care Bedale, Mawson House, The Bridge, Bedale, DL8 1AW
Salary: £14.50 per hour
Hours: Monday–Thursday 8:30am–5:30pm; Friday 8:15am–4:45pm

Ready to take the next step in your dental nursing career?
Are you an experienced, GDC-registered Dental Nurse ready to lead, support and inspire a team? We're looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Dental Nurse to join our friendly team at Alpha Dental Care Bedale.

About the practice
You'll be joining an established mixed dental practice with three surgeries, alongside Windmill Orthodontics upstairs. Our practice offers a welcoming, supportive team and modern equipment, including:

• Digital X-rays.
• Endodontic rotary equipment.
• Three well-equipped surgeries.
• A mixed dental and orthodontic environment.

What will you be doing?
As Senior Dental Nurse, you'll play an important role in supporting the practice and helping the team deliver excellent patient care. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting and guiding the dental nursing team.
• Leading by example and promoting high clinical standards.
• Supporting the induction, training and development of colleagues.
• Encouraging teamwork and a positive working environment.
• Promoting compliance with clinical procedures, health and safety, and infection prevention and control.
• Working closely with the wider team to support the smooth day-to-day running of the practice.

What's in it for you?
At Riverdale Healthcare, we believe great people deserve great rewards. Our benefits support your career, wellbeing, finances and family, including your four-legged friends!

• 21 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Additional annual leave for long service.
• Free GDC registration and uniform.
• Free CPD and learning opportunities.
• Career progression into Treatment Coordinator, Specialised Dental Nurse and Regional Dental Nurse roles.
• Employee Voice Forum.
• Quarterly performance bonus.
• Quarterly Values Awards, including gift cards and annual recognition.
• Refer-a-Friend rewards up to £5,000.
• Charity match initiatives.
• 24/7 private GP access for you and eligible family members.
• Phio digital psychotherapy support for you and your family.
• Free online eye screening.
• Menopause support.
• Free pet health support, including up to six telephone or video consultations each year.
• Financial wellbeing guidance.
• Complimentary will-writing support.
• Blue Light Card discounts.
• Save 3p per litre on fuel at Shell.
• Online and high street discounts.
• JamDoughnut cashback.
• Discounted cinema tickets.
• Free 12-month vehicle accident recovery.

What are we looking for?
You'll be a GDC-registered Dental Nurse with solid clinical experience and a passion for supporting others. We're looking for someone who:

• Has excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Can lead by example and motivate colleagues.
• Enjoys sharing knowledge and developing others.
• Takes pride in high standards of patient care and clinical compliance.
• Is proactive, reliable and confident taking responsibility.
• Shares our values: Do the Right Thing | Be the Best We Can Be | Support Each Other

Previous Senior Dental Nurse experience is beneficial, but we're also keen to hear from experienced Dental Nurses ready to take their next career step.

Ready to make a difference?
If you're looking for a new challenge, great benefits and the opportunity to develop your leadership skills, we'd love to hear from you! Bring your experience. Share your knowledge. Inspire your team. Make a difference.

Our recruitment process

• Apply online.
• Enjoy a friendly 10-minute phone call with our recruitment expert.
• Meet the practice team.
• Offer and onboarding.

Your first day at Riverdale Healthcare!

We want our recruitment process to be accessible to everyone. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we'll be happy to support you.
Apply today or email recruitment@riverdalehealthcare.com for more information.