Dental Nurse

Guildford, GU2 4JN | Permanent | Part-Time or Full-Time | Monday–Friday | No Weekends

Conveniently located directly opposite Guildford train station, with the main bus station just a five-minute walk away.

Are you a qualified Dental Nurse looking to join a friendly, supportive team where you can develop your skills and feel genuinely valued?

Guildford Dental Centre is looking for an enthusiastic and patient-focused Dental Nurse to join our established team. Whether you’re looking for a part-time or full-time opportunity, this is a fantastic chance to become part of a close-knit practice with an experienced and supportive team.

About Guildford Dental Centre

Guildford Dental Centre is a modern, private four-surgery practice with over 20 years of experience, providing high-quality, compassionate dental care in a welcoming and supportive environment.

While we have the friendly, close-knit feel of a local practice, we are also part of the Envisage Dental UK Group, giving our team access to the support, resources, development opportunities and wider expertise of an established dental group.

We’re passionate about investing in both our people and our practice. We support our colleagues to develop their skills and are committed to creating an environment where everyone has the opportunity to grow and thrive.

We’re also currently renovating and investing in the practice , making this an exciting time to join the team and be part of our next chapter.

Working Hours

We are happy to consider both part-time and full-time applicants.

Part-time: Monday to Wednesday, 7:45am–5:00pm

Full-time: Monday to Friday, 7:45am–5:00pm

All shifts include a one-hour unpaid lunch break, and there is no weekend working.

Our location makes commuting particularly easy, with the practice situated directly opposite Guildford train station and just a five-minute walk from the main bus station.

Your Role

As a Dental Nurse, you’ll work alongside experienced clinicians and the wider practice team to provide excellent clinical and patient support.

You’ll have the opportunity to gain experience across a wide range of private treatments, including implants, periodontics and oral surgery, while developing your clinical knowledge and confidence within a supportive team environment.

Your responsibilities will include providing high-quality chairside support during a variety of treatments, preparing and maintaining surgeries and clinical areas, and ensuring equipment and materials are ready for treatment.

You’ll carry out decontamination and instrument processing in line with practice procedures, support effective infection prevention and control, maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation, and help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the practice.

Most importantly, you’ll play an important role in ensuring every patient feels welcomed, comfortable and well cared for throughout their treatment journey.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• GDC Registered as a Dental Nurse.
• Confident providing chairside support.
• Friendly, caring and patient-focused, with a professional approach.
• Organised, reliable and able to manage responsibilities effectively.
• A strong communicator who enjoys working with patients and colleagues.
• A positive team player who enjoys working collaboratively and supporting others.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of infection prevention, decontamination and patient safety.
• Proactive and keen to continue developing their clinical knowledge and skills.
• Passionate about delivering an excellent patient experience.

Previous experience within a private dental practice would be advantageous, particularly experience across a range of treatments, although we would welcome applications from Dental Nurses looking to develop their experience within a supportive environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Flexible part-time or full-time working options.
• Monday–Friday working pattern with no weekend working.
• Fully funded CPD and post-graduate courses.
• GDC registration and indemnity covered.
• Employee dental discount.
• Additional paid day off for your birthday.
• Generous employee referral bonuses.
• Uniform provided.
• Company pension scheme.
• Supportive, friendly and collaborative team environment.
• Approachable management and experienced clinical colleagues.
• Opportunities to develop your skills across a wide range of private treatments.

Why Join Guildford Dental Centre?

At Guildford Dental Centre, we’re all about quality care and long-term relationships with both our patients and our team. We believe in prevention, education and ensuring every patient feels comfortable, cared for and supported.

You’ll be joining a practice where teamwork and collaboration are genuinely valued, with experienced clinicians and colleagues around you to support your development.

With over 20 years of experience, continued investment in the practice and the backing of Envisage Dental, this is an exciting time to join our team. You’ll benefit from the welcoming culture of an established local practice while having access to the wider opportunities and support of a growing dental group.

Whether you’re looking for a part-time role or a full-time opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and become a valued part of the Guildford Dental Centre team.

For more information or to apply, contact our recruitment team for an informal chat.

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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