Job Description

Job description

Highfield Dental & Facial Clinic is an established and reputable private practice based in Southampton. As well as providing first-class patient care, we pride ourselves on delivering excellent customer service. The dedication we have to service excellence is confirmed by the positive reviews we receive from patients.

We are a very modern, state-of-the-art fully private Dental Practice equipped with the latest technology to provide world-class dentistry to a multi-generational patients. We value, encourage and support all our team members to achieve their best in their roles.

Please visit our website www.highfielddentalcare.co.uk to get a feel for what we do.

Highfield Dental & Facial Clinic is a growing business, and a position has recently opened for a full-time qualified Dental Nurse to join the team. As a dedicated and supportive team, we are looking to recruit someone who shares our values for patient care and a collaborative approach to teamwork.

A DBS check will be required for this role

Experience:

GDC-registered dental nurse

The role - Qualified Dental Nurse

A dental nurse is an essential part of our team; pivotal to a positive patient journey.

If you are...

Fully qualified and GDC registered Dental Nurse A positive 'can-do' attitude Outstanding customer service skills An understanding that the patient journey is the key to delivering world-class patient care Able to work in a team and the ability to prioritise workload The willingness to learn new skills and likes a challenge Radiography qualification welcomed but not essential Excellent communication skills, both verbal (including a positive and friendly phone manner) and written. Excellent listening skills and a calm, empathetic approach to patients. Builds trust and rapport with a wide range of people. Impeccable standards with all health and safety rules and dental compliance Good organisational skills. Excellent follow-up ability on all tasks. An ability to bring energy and enthusiasm to any situation. Trustworthy and act with honesty and integrity. Reliable, flexible and well-organised Good technical skills and knowledge. Experienced in treatments such as implants and Invisalign

We are offering:

Very competitive salary based on skills and experience Fully funded core CPD training, GDC registration and Professional Indemnity Ongoing training and support to enhance your skills Contributory pension scheme Bonus scheme based on practice performance Additional holiday days after years of service Discounted Private dental care (post probation) A supportive, likable team of co-workers Modern surgeries and dental software system (SOE) Encouragement to achieve your full scope of practice Professional development.

In addition to standard nursing duties and tasks your responsibilities include:

Taking and recording clinical notes Stock control and audits Ensuring you are working in line with standards set out for dentistry Engaging closely with patients to build rapport and trust Helping patients to understand their treatment options without the use of dental jargon Supporting practice growth by converting new enquiries into appointments Reception cover Booking appointments, taking money, taking phone calls, filing etc Upselling and progressing our services to patients
You will be such an important part of the team that only those who consider themselves to be dynamic, team players with a successful track record of delivering customer service excellence should apply.

Please include your CV and a very short cover letter describing your approach to customer service, and why you would be an asset to our practice and team.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.00-15.00 per hour

Additional pay:

Performance bonus
Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Experience:

Patient care: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

GDC (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 10/07/2025