Dental Nurse

Dental Nurse - Orthodontic Practice Location: Aligndent Grove House, Northfleet Vacancy Type: Full time Aligndent Grove House is a modern, friendly orthodontic practice based in Northfleet, and we are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Dental Nurse to join our dedicated team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Dental Nurse or a Trainee Dental Nurse currently enrolled on an accredited dental nursing course who is eager to develop their skills within a specialist orthodontic environment. Working Hours Monday to Friday One Saturday per month About You We are looking for someone who: Is GDC registered (qualified applicants), or is a Trainee Dental Nurse enrolled on a recognised dental nursing course Has orthodontic experience (desirable but not essential) Has an understanding of CQC standards, cross-infection control, HTM guidance, safeguarding, and current dental regulations Is organised, reliable, and able to work well as part of a team Has excellent communication skills and a caring, professional approach to patient care Is keen to learn and develop within a specialist orthodontic practice Key Responsibilities Assisting clinicians during orthodontic procedures Preparing and maintaining treatment rooms Ensuring compliance with CQC requirements, infection prevention protocols, and practice policies Maintaining accurate clinical records Sterilisation and decontamination of instruments Supporting patients throughout their orthodontic journey Working closely with the clinical and reception teams to deliver an outstanding patient experience What We Offer Full-time permanent position Supportive and friendly working environment Opportunity to gain orthodontic experience and specialist skills Ongoing training and professional development Competitive salary, dependent on experience If you are passionate about providing exceptional patient care and would like to be part of a welcoming orthodontic team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and join Aligndent Grove House in helping to create confident, healthy smiles