Head Dental Nurse / Senior Orthodontic Nurse – Friendly Practice – Redcar (North Yorkshire Coast)

Job Description

*Head Dental Nurse / Senior Orthodontic Nurse – Redcar (North Yorkshire Coast)*

*£26,000 – £30,000 per year * Full‑time *Permanent (41.25 hrs)*

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced *Head Dental Nurse / Senior Orthodontic Nurse* looking for career progression to join our friendly, well‑established *Orthodontic Dental Practice in Redcar*.

*Location*

*Redcar – North Yorkshire Coast* Easily commutable from *Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Stockton, Guisborough, Saltburn and the wider Teesside area*. Many of our team travel in from nearby towns, making this an ideal role for candidates across the region

*About the Role*

As our *Head Dental Nurse*, you will support the smooth running of the practice and lead on key areas of clinical governance. Alongside orthodontic chairside duties, you will be responsible for:

* Risk assessments
* Clinical audits
* Overseeing SOPs and compliance documentation
* COSHH file management
* PPE and stock oversight
* Training and supporting trainee dental nurses
* Leading infection control
* Supporting CQC and equipment validation processes

Full training will be provided, including use of our digital compliance platform.

*Essential Requirements*

* *GDC Registered Dental Nurse*
* *Orthodontic nursing experience*
* *Senior Nurse / Head Nurse experience*
* Radiography experience
* Dental compliance experience (CQC, validation, infection control)
* Strong team player and people manager
* Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
* Confident supporting nervous patients
* Able to work *Monday–Friday, 8:45am–6:00pm*

*Highly Desirable*

* Radiography qualification
* Orthodontic qualification
* Experience with *Dentally* or *Orthobridge*
* Stock management experience

*What We Offer*

* Competitive salary *£26,000–£30,000* (negotiable for the right candidate)
* Supportive, friendly team environment
* Career progression opportunities
* Full training and CPD support
* Long‑term stability in a well‑established orthodontic practice

*Ready to Apply?*

If you feel you fit the bill and are serious about progressing your dental nursing career, *apply now*. We look forward to hearing from you.

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Pay: £26,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Experience:
* Dental Nursing: 2 years (required)
* Dental Compliance: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:
* Valid GDC registration (required)

Work Location: In person