Dental Nurse – NW London

We are working with a friendly, well-established mixed dental practice in North West London to recruit a Dental Nurse for a permanent position. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and reliable dental nurse looking to develop their career in a supportive environment, with the potential to progress into a Head Nurse position.

Posted10/07/2026
Location
North West London
Job Type
permanent
Salary
Highly competitive DOE
Hours
Monday - Friday with one Saturday a month

About the role

Tempdent is working with a friendly, well-established mixed dental practice in North West London to recruit a Dental Nurse for a permanent position.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and reliable dental nurse looking to develop their career in a supportive environment, with the potential to progress into a Head Nurse position.

Working pattern

  • Monday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
  • Tuesday: 10:30am – 7:00pm
  • Wednesday: 10:30am – 7:00pm
  • Thursday: 9:00am – 1:00pm
  • Friday: 9:00am – 6:00pm
  • Saturday: 9:00am – 2:00pm (1 per month)
  • Day off in the week when working Saturday

 

You will provide chairside support to clinicians and contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the practice.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Assisting during a range of dental procedures
  • Preparing and sterilising instruments and equipment
  • Maintaining accurate patient records
  • Supporting patient care and ensuring a positive experience
  • Contributing to infection control and compliance standards

In addition, this role offers the opportunity to step into a leadership pathway, with scope to progress into a Head Nurse role and take on team support responsibilities.

The ideal candidate

  • GDC registered Dental Nurse (essential
  • 1+ years’ experience preferred
  • Right to work in the UK
  • Willingness to learn and develop professionally
  • Strong teamwork and organisational skills

Why join them?

About the Practice

  • Mixed NHS & Private patient base
  • 3-surgery practice
  • Uses SOE/Exact software
  • Supportive, easy-going team environment
  • Parking available nearby

What’s on offer

  • Competitive salary (negotiable, depending on experience)
  • Supportive and friendly team environment
  • Clear progression pathway into Head Nurse role
  • Stable, permanent opportunity