Lead Dentistry Nurse
Swindon, Wiltshire
Salary: £35,000 – £42,000 per Year | Full-Time | Permanent

Role Highlights
Lead a dedicated dentistry team of four dental RVNs
Shape and develop a growing specialist dentistry service
Work with an advanced caseload in a Tier 3 multidisciplinary clinic
40 hours per week with a 1 in 8 weekend rota and time off the following week
Exceptional career development opportunities, including funded qualifications
Comprehensive benefits package including Birthday Leave, funded CPD and paid professional fees

The Role

This is an exciting role for a nurse who loves dentistry and is ready to take the next step into leadership. You will play a central role in guiding a talented team, maintaining exceptional clinical standards, and helping shape the future of a busy and evolving dentistry department.

Combining hands-on clinical work with leadership responsibilities, this position offers the chance to influence patient care, mentor colleagues and drive service development within a highly collaborative specialist environment.

Key Responsibilities
Lead, mentor and support a team of four RVNs and one dedicated technician
Coordinate the daily workflow of the dentistry department
Maintain exceptional standards in anaesthesia, theatre nursing and patient care
Oversee the patient journey from admission through to discharge
Support team development through coaching, training and regular feedback
Represent the department at leadership meetings and contribute to hospital projects
Drive service improvements and support the continued growth of the dentistry department
Deliver outstanding clinical care as an active member of the nursing team

Working Pattern
Full-time, 40 hours per week
Five 8-hour shifts per week
1 in 8 weekend rota
Days off in the following week after weekend shifts

The Practice

The hospital manages a diverse caseload across cardiology, orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, medicine, neurology, ophthalmology, diagnostic imaging, emergency and critical care, and dentistry. You will join a supportive and highly skilled team where collaboration, innovation and continuous learning are embedded into everyday practice.

Salary & Benefits
Salary between £35,000 and £42,000 depending on experience
5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave
RCVS and VDS fees paid
Funded external CPD and certificate support
Extensive internal CPD and online learning resources
Career progression opportunities across a large veterinary network
Life Assurance
Enhanced sickness pay
Enhanced equal family leave
E-car salary sacrifice scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Free annual flu jab
Eyecare vouchers
Employee Assistance Programme
Staff discount schemes

About You
Strong passion for veterinary dentistry
Confident with anaesthesia and advanced patient care
Leadership experience or a clear desire to progress into a leadership role
Excellent organisational and communication skills
Positive, proactive and supportive team leader
Referral experience desirable but not essential

Why Join?

This is a truly exciting opportunity to combine your passion for dentistry with leadership in a high-performing environment.

You’ll have the chance to shape a specialist department, mentor a dedicated team and work with a fascinating caseload while enjoying outstanding professional development and support. For a nurse looking to make a genuine impact and build a rewarding long-term career, this role offers something special.

Apply Now

For a confidential discussion, contact:

Luke Stewart
l.stewart@purovets.com
01904 570056

View more opportunities: https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/

£250 referral bonus available (T&Cs apply)
Ref: JOB-58341