Qualified Dental Nurse

Dental Nurse – Private Practice, Harrogate | £12.75–£15.50 per hour (£24,865–£30,225 FTE) | Full-time

About us
Chatsworth House Dental Clinic is a fully private practice on King’s Road in central Harrogate. Our membership model means appointments are well-paced, so clinicians and nurses can focus on high-quality, unhurried care for every patient. We’re growing, with new clinical rooms being built and due to open in early 2027. We’d like an experienced Dental Nurse to grow with us.

Why join us

• Fully Private: unhurried appointments and calmer days
• Proper Breaks: a full one-hour lunch every day
• Room To Grow: defined progression routes with support to get there
• An Expanding Team: new, modern surgeries on the way
• Costs Covered: GDC registration & indemnity fees paid
• Investment In You: funded CPD and post-qualification support
• Uniform: provided
• Staff Perks: complimentary dental membership with discounted treatment

The role

• Chairside support across general and advanced treatments, including implants, cosmetic and hygiene: preparing surgeries, setting up instruments and assisting during procedures
• Putting patients at ease from the moment they arrive until they leave
• Carrying out decontamination and infection control to HTM 01-05 standards
• Keeping accurate clinical notes and helping with scheduling
• Giving patients oral health advice and supporting their treatment plans
• Helping with stock control and general surgery administration
• Working closely with dentists, hygienists and the reception team

What we’re looking for

• A qualified Dental Nurse with current GDC registration
• At least 2 years’ experience
• Confident using practice management software
• A warm, reassuring manner with patients
• Organised, reliable and with strong attention to detail
• Clear written and spoken English

Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Mon 8:30am–5:00pm, Tue–Wed 8:00am–5:00pm, Thu–Fri 8:00am–4:00pm, with a one-hour lunch break daily. No weekends. 28 days’ annual leave including bank holidays, plus workplace pension.

Start date: As soon as possible. We can be flexible for the right candidate.

Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check, proof of Hepatitis B immunity and right to work in the UK.

How to apply: Send your CV and a short note about yourself to Georgina Baranovsky via [email protected]. If you’d like an informal chat or a visit to the practice, call Georgina on 07743942349.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.75-£15.50 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Harrogate, North Yorkshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• Dental Nursing: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Valid GDC registration (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person