Lead Dental Nurse (Sedation)

Job location: East Grinstead, West Sussex
Postcode: RH19 3LH
Country: United Kingdom
Advertised salary: Competitive Pay, GDC, Indemnity and CPD Funded
Contract: Permanent Part-time
Hours: 27.75 hours per week
Closing date: 2026-10-30

Lead Dental Nurse
Must be Sedation trained or willing to train in sedation

Oakmead Dental Practice | East Grinstead, West Sussex | Permanent | Part-Time 27.75 Hours | Fully Funded Training Available

Salary: Up to £16.00 per hour, depending on experience

Are you a GDC-registered Dental Nurse looking to develop your career? Whether you already hold a sedation qualification, are currently working towards one, or would love the opportunity to gain this specialist skill, we'd love to hear from you!

About the Role
Oakmead Dental Practice is looking for an enthusiastic Lead Dental Nurse to join our friendly team in East Grinstead. This is an exciting opportunity to combine hands-on clinical nursing with a senior role supporting colleagues and maintaining excellent standards of patient care. For the right candidate, we will fund the full cost of a recognised sedation training course, helping you develop specialist skills and progress your career.

Why Join Oakmead?

• Competitive pay: Up to £16.00 per hour, depending on experience.
• Fully funded sedation training: The full cost of a recognised sedation training course will be funded by the practice for the right candidate.
• Career development: Opportunities to develop clinical expertise and leadership skills.
• Supportive team: A friendly, collaborative working environment.
• Additional benefits: Contributory pension scheme, paid birthday leave, employee referral scheme and uniform provided.

Working Hours

• Monday: 8.00am-5.30pm (1-hour unpaid break)
• Tuesday: 8.00am-5.30pm (1-hour unpaid break)
• Wednesday: 8.00am-5.30pm (1-hour unpaid break)
• Saturday: 8.30am-1.00pm (alternate weeks only)

Sedation Qualification and Training
We welcome applications from:

• Qualified candidates who already hold a recognised sedation nursing qualification.
• Candidates in training who are enrolled on a sedation course or working towards their qualification.
• Candidates seeking development who are experienced Dental Nurses keen to undertake sedation training, with the full course cost funded by the practice for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities
As Lead Dental Nurse, you'll work closely with our clinicians to provide high-quality chairside support and help ensure the smooth running of the practice.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing surgeries, instruments and equipment.
• Providing chairside assistance across a range of dental treatments.
• Supporting sedation procedures in line with your training and competence.
• Reassuring patients and delivering compassionate care.
• Supporting and guiding the nursing team.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records.
• Upholding decontamination, infection prevention and control standards.
• Supporting clinical compliance and promoting best practice.

About You
We're looking for someone who is:

• GDC registered as a Dental Nurse.
• Passionate about patient care and professional development.
• Organised, proactive and confident working independently and as part of a team.
• An effective communicator with a professional and approachable manner.
• Committed to high clinical, compliance and infection control standards.
• Able to work the agreed pattern, including alternate-week Saturdays.

About Oakmead Dental Practice
Oakmead is a welcoming three surgery practice in East Grinstead, West Sussex, conveniently located close to the local train station. Our converted house has all three surgeries on the ground floor, providing a comfortable and accessible environment.

We pride ourselves on our friendly, supportive culture, collaborative approach, and commitment to high quality patient care. You'll be joining a close knit team where colleagues are encouraged to develop their skills and contribute to the success of the practice.

Apply Today
If you're looking for a Lead Dental Nurse role offering competitive pay, and the opportunity to gain a specialist qualification through fully funded training, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to join Oakmead Dental Practice and take the next step in your dental nursing career.

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.