271 Dental Assistants jobs in the United Kingdom

Job Title: Dental Nurse  (Nationwide)

Location: Nationwide, UK
Job Type: Flexible/Temporary or Long term consistent shifts
Salary: Competitive hourly rate

About the Role:
We are looking for qualified, experienced, and adaptable Dental Nurses to join our nationwide pool of locum professionals. This is a fantastic opportunity for those who enjoy variety, flexibility, and the chance to work across a range of practices and clinical environments. You’ll support high-quality patient care by providing excellent clinical and administrative assistance to dental professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

• p>Support clinicians in delivering a full range of dental treatments to patients

• Maintain high standards of infection control in line with HTM 01-05 guidelines

• Prepare and maintain dental equipment, instruments, and materials

• Assist with patient records and ensure compliance with GDPR and other regulatory frameworks

• Deliver excellent patient care and uphold the values of professionalism and empathy

• Work collaboratively with diverse teams across various practice locations

• Adapt quickly to different environments and systems

What We’re Looking For:

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Fully qualified Dental Nurse (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)

• GDC registration is essential

• Up-to-date knowledge of cross-infection control and CQC requirements

• Excellent communication and organisational skills

• A flexible, reliable, and professional approach

• Ability and willingness to travel – shifts may be local or require short-term stays

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Desirable:

• Experience in private or mixed NHS/private practices

• Additional qualifications such as radiography, sedation, or orthodontic nursing

• Own transport and/or willingness to travel long distances

What You’ll Get:

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Competitive locum rates paid weekly

• Access to a wide network of practices and career development opportunities

How to Apply:
If you’re ready for the freedom to choose when and where you work, while making a real difference to patients nationwide, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join our growing team of professional, dedicated dental nurses.

Our client based in Pangbourne is currently recruiting for a Dental Nurse to join their busy and friendly practice. This is a great opportunity to be part of a friendly & innovative organisation.

• Location: Pangbourne
• Job type: Permanent
• Working Hours: Mon - Thurs 8am - 5.15pm, Fri - 8.15am - 4.15pm, Sat - 8.15am - 2.15pm (this is on a rota basis so will be every 4-6 weeks and you will receive a day off in lieu)
• Salary: Dependant on experience

As the Dental Nurse, you will be responsible for:

• To perform high quality dental nursing whilst assisting the dentists or therapists you have been appointed with, in a safe and effective manner in accordance with the 'Code of Ethics' of the British Association of Dental Nurses and the GDC requirements and recommendations to the dentists and their staff.
• To establish and maintain productive working relationships with all members of the dental team.
• To ensure that the surgical areas and equipment are regularly cleaned and maintained, including aspiration systems and autoclaves, paying all due attention to relevant legal and ethical codes, in addition to the practice policy in respect of cross infection control and Health & Safety.
• To liaise with the Practice Manager on all matters concerning administration, pay and service conditions.

The successful Dental Nurse will have the following related skills / experience:

• An enthusiastic and positive approach to work is essential.
• You must also be organised and pro-active with a real desire to further your skills and qualifications.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team are also essential.
• The ideal candidate will need to be organised, efficient and willing to mentor other junior and trainee nurses.
• A passion for dentistry, a willingness to embrace innovative techniques and new ideas and with a desire to further their own skills and qualifications.
• Must have previous experience as a Dental Nurse and be GDC registered.

Vacancy Reference: 68049

Dental Nurse

Location: Marylebone, W1B

Salary: From 15ph upwards DOE

Working Hours: Full Time; Monday to Thursday / Fridays

Practice/ Further info:

• Fully private practice

• Experience with Implants is ideal but not essential

• 5mins walk from Oxford Circus station

• More info upon interest in role

Dental Nurse Jobs in Guernsey, Channel Islands . Independent, fantastic relocation opportunity, high specification private practice, competitive salary with low tax. ZEST Dental Recruitment is working in partnership with an established private dental practice seeking to recruit a Dental Nurse.

• Private independent dental practice
• Full-time Dental Nurse
• Guernsey, Channel Islands
• Monday to Friday, 8.15am to 5.15pm
• Remuneration: 18 per hour (starting rate)
• High spec, state of the art facilities
• General and cosmetic dentistry
• 20% personal tax, no VAT
• State of the art surgeries and equipment
• Permanent position
• Reference: DW5185

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a welcoming independent private dental practice on the island of Guernsey, and if relocating, to enjoy life in one of the most beautiful and tax friendly parts of the British Isles. Imagine starting your day with a coastal walk, working with a friendly and highly skilled team, and ending it with a sunset over the harbour.

You will work alongside experienced colleagues in a busy and well run practice with friendly and respectful patients. Established for over 20 years, the practice enjoys a superb reputation with a large and consistently growing patient base, predominantly through word of mouth referrals.

The practice is equipped to the highest standard with brand new dental chairs, CT scanner, OPG, Ceph, intra oral cameras and more.

You will be joining a fantastic and talented team who will make you feel at home from day one. This role is to complement the existing team, so we are seeking a candidate looking for a long term position and ready to become an integral part of the practice.

Successful candidates will be qualified and experienced dental nurses and registered with the GDC.

For further information regarding this dental nurse position, confidential enquiries can be made by submitting your CV to ZEST Dental. All applications and enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Vacancy Reference: 68016

Dental Nurse

Location: Romford, RM6

Salary: Up to 14.50ph DOE

Working Hours: Full Time Monday to Friday 09:

Practice/ Further info:

• Large mixed practice

• GDC paid, Indemnity provided

• SOE software

• More info upon interest in role

Vacancy Reference: 68013

Dental Nurse

Location: Wimbledon, SW19

Salary: Up to 16.50ph DOE

Working Hours:

Full Time;

Mon - Friday 08:00-17:00 / X1 late on rotation 10:00-19:00

1-2 Saturdays 08:00-15:00

Practice/ Further info:

• Private, modern practice offering various treatments

• Must have some experience with Ortho

• GDC retention, Indemnity, CPDs paid

• Carestack software

• More info upon interest in role