Job Description

Dental Nurse - Paediatrics & Sedation Focus (Full-time or Part-time)

Location:

Marylebone, London

Hours:

Full-time preferred (part-time and flexible working considered)

Type:

Permanent

About Us

At Optimal Dental Health, we believe great dentistry is about more than teeth, it's about people, confidence, and whole-body wellbeing. Our warm, welcoming private practice in Marylebone provides holistic, patient-focused care, combining general dentistry with specialist services in paediatrics, orthodontics, and endodontics.

We are expanding our team and looking for a dedicated Dental Nurse who is passionate about patient care, excited to learn new skills, and looking for a role that offers

training, flexibility, and long-term career growth

.

The Role

This is a varied and rewarding opportunity that combines paediatric and sedation dental nursing with wider clinical support across our growing multidisciplinary practice. You will work closely with our paediatric specialist, creating a calm and positive environment for young patients and their families.

Your week will include:

Mondays & Thursdays (08:00 - 18:30):

Supporting our paediatric specialist, including assisting with inhalation sedation sessions. These days are required.

Other 3 days (08:00 - 17:30 or 08:00 - 16:30):

Assisting our general and specialist clinicians (orthodontics, endodontics, restorative dentistry). These days are flexible.
While this is a

full-time position

, we understand the importance of work-life balance and are happy to explore

part-time

options.

About You

We are looking for someone who loves working with people, especially children and is eager to grow their skills in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

Essential:

GDC-registered Dental Nurse

Minimum 2 years

' post-qualification experience Calm, caring, and confident when supporting young or anxious patients Proactive, organised, and an excellent communicator A team player with a positive, solutions-focused attitude

Desirable (but not essential):

Experience in inhalation sedation or paediatric dentistry
If you don't yet have sedation experience,

full training will be provided,

and you'll have opportunities to expand into areas such as radiography, phlebotomy, and advanced clinical support as your career develops.

What We Offer

Competitive

hourly rate

from

17.00/hr

(higher based on experience and qualifications)

Full training and mentorship

in paediatric sedation

Clear progression pathways

and support with advanced skills (sedation, radiography, phlebotomy, etc.) Birthday leave and wellness days A supportive, collaborative team that values your ideas and growth

Central Marylebone location

with excellent transport links

How to Apply

If you're looking for a dental nursing role where you'll be supported, challenged, and encouraged to grow, and where flexibility and training are built into your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Please send us your

CV

and a short note about

why paediatric dentistry interests you

.

Job Types:

Full-time, Permanent (Part-time and flexible options available)

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Work Location:

In person - Marylebone, London (NW1)

Requirements:

GDC Registration (required) UK Work Authorisation (required) -

we are not abel to offer sponsorship for this role.

Sedation qualification (preferred - training provided)
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 17.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 42 per week

Ability to commute/relocate:

London NW1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:

Dental Nursing : 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

GDC Registration (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person