Job Description

Company Overview

Fen House Dental Practice is dedicated to providing high-quality dental care in a welcoming environment. Our team values professionalism, compassion, and excellence in patient service.

Location:

Fen House Dental Practice, Spalding

Hours:

Part-Time or Full-Time (Minimum

3 days per week

)

Experience:

Minimum

5 years

Dental Nursing (Required)

Salary:

Competitive, based on experience + Leadership Premium

The Opportunity

Are you a highly experienced Dental Nurse who feels ready for more than just chairside duties? At

Fen House Dental Practice

, we are looking for a clinical leader who possesses that rare combination of technical mastery and exceptional people skills. This isn't just a Head Nurse role; it is a strategic stepping stone. We are looking for a partner in our practice's growth--someone with the ambition to evolve into an

Assistant Manager

role as they master our administrative and operational workflows.

Leadership & Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Requirements

We believe that a great leader isn't defined by their title, but by their impact on the team. We are looking for a candidate who excels in:

Proven Leadership Track Record:

You must provide

tangible evidence

of previously carrying out leadership or supervisory roles. This could include managing rotas, leading CQC audits, mentoring trainees, or overseeing practice-wide projects.

Self-Regulation:

The ability to remain the "calm center" of a busy practice, managing high-pressure clinical days with grace and professional composure.

Active Empathy:

An intuitive understanding of both patient anxieties and staff morale. You notice when a colleague is struggling and offer support before being asked.

Conflict De-escalation:

A tactful, diplomatic approach to problem-solving, whether dealing with a patient concern or an internal team disagreement.

Psychological Safety:

Creating an environment where junior staff feel safe to ask questions, learn from mistakes, and grow under your mentorship.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Oversight:

Leading by example in the surgery, ensuring the highest standards of cross-infection control and GDC compliance.

Operational Admin:

Taking ownership of nursing rotas, clinical stock management, and assisting with CQC audit preparation.

Team Development:

Conducting "check-ins" with the nursing team, identifying training needs, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Management Integration:

Working closely with the Practice Manager to streamline the patient journey and improve practice efficiency.

Requirements

Experience:

At least

5 years of clinical dental nursing

(Essential).

Leadership Evidence:

Demonstrated experience in a supervisory, Head Nurse, or Lead Nurse capacity.

GDC Registration:

Current and valid registration with a clean professional record.

Commitment:

Ability to work a

minimum of 3 days per week

.

Vision:

A genuine desire to transition into healthcare administration and management.

Why Fen House?

We offer a supportive, high-standard environment where your emotional intelligence is valued as much as your clinical skill. You will receive direct mentorship in dental practice management, a competitive package, and a clear, documented path for career progression.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 15.00-17.50 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 35 per week

Benefits:

Employee mentoring programme Flexitime Free parking On-site parking Relocation assistance UK visa sponsorship
Work Location: In person