Qualified Dental Nurse (Maternity Cover)

We are seeking a part time experienced and qualified dental nurse to join our long-established, mixed, three-surgery dental practice in Wingham, a few miles from central Canterbury.

Please note that this is a Fixed Term Contract, 10 months, for maternity cover with a start date in August 2026 (possibility to start earlier).

Working pattern:

Tuesday to Thursday 08:30 to 17:30

24 hours per week

These days are set, but we may be open to offering more days if cover is required.

Hourly rate would vary depending on qualifications and experience.

We would like to hear from you, preferably via email (enquiries@winghamdental.co.uk) with your CV and accompanying letter as soon as possible if you have the following skills and experience:

• A recognised dental nursing qualification and active GDC registration
• A caring, warm and friendly approach with patients
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Supports colleagues and actively contributes to a positive team culture
• If you know R4 or have some previous reception experience that would be ideal, but full training and support will be provided.

Main Duties will include:

Providing high quality chairside support and excellent patient care.

Decontamination and cross infection control.

Maintaining accurate clinical records.

Supporting the wider team where needed.

About the practice

The practice is situated on the High Street in Wingham and has ample free parking within a minutes' walk.

We are fully computerised, using R4 with digital x-rays.

Our usual surgery hours are:

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 8.30-13.00 and 14.00- 17.30,

Tuesday 8.30-13.00 and 14.00- 19.00

Friday 8.30-13.00 and 13.30-17.00.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Contract length: 10 months

Pay: From £15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24.0 per week

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Canterbury CT3 1AA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Dental nursing: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• GDC Registration (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person