Qualified Dental Nurse – Hadleigh Dental Surgery, Suffolk

Full-Time | Monday–Friday | Part-Time Options Available | December 2026 Start

Fancy a Dental Nursing role with a little more variety, fantastic facilities and a team that makes you feel right at home?

If you love caring for patients, enjoy learning new skills and want to work alongside experienced clinicians, we’d love to meet you!

At Hadleigh Dental Surgery, we’re looking for an enthusiastic, qualified Dental Nurse to join our friendly, established team in the heart of Hadleigh, Suffolk.

With over 40 years of providing excellent patient care, we’ve built a fantastic local reputation. Following significant investment and a major refurbishment, we now have nine modern surgeries, brilliant technology and an exciting range of treatments – making this a great place to develop your skills and grow your career.

Why Join Us?

We believe great dentistry starts with great people. As part of Envisage Dental, we champion collaboration, transparency and a culture where people feel supported, valued and empowered to thrive.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Monday–Friday working – enjoy a consistent weekday routine.
• Flexible contracts – full-time or part-time options available, including full-day working patterns.
• Modern facilities – work in our recently refurbished, nine-surgery practice.
• Clinical variety – gain exposure to general, cosmetic and specialist dentistry.
• Fantastic technology – including CBCT scanning, digital Ceph, Trios and specialist endodontic equipment.
• Learn from the best – work alongside experienced dentists, specialists and clinicians with special interests.
• A welcoming team – join supportive colleagues who enjoy working together, with annual social events.
• Convenient location – based on Hadleigh High Street, with parking nearby.
• Opportunities to grow – build your confidence, expand your experience and develop your clinical skills.

What Makes This Role Special?

We’re a multidisciplinary private and specialist practice serving patients across Hadleigh, Ipswich, Colchester and the surrounding areas.

Our treatments include dental implants, periodontics, oral surgery, endodontics, and general and cosmetic dentistry.

For a Dental Nurse who enjoys variety and wants to broaden their experience, this is an opportunity to work across different specialisms in a modern, well-equipped environment.

You won’t just be supporting treatments; you’ll be an important part of the patient experience and the team that makes it all happen.

What Will You Be Doing?

You’ll work closely with our clinicians to deliver excellent patient care and keep the practice running smoothly.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Providing high-quality chairside support across a range of treatments.
• Helping patients feel comfortable and cared for throughout their visits.
• Preparing and maintaining surgeries to high clinical standards.
• Following infection prevention, decontamination and cross-infection control procedures.
• Working collaboratively with clinicians and colleagues to create a positive patient experience.

Are You Our Next Dental Nurse?

We’re looking for someone who is:

• GDC registered and experienced in dental nursing.
• Friendly, approachable and passionate about patient care.
• A confident communicator and supportive team player.
• Organised, reliable and proud of their work.
• Keen to learn and develop their clinical experience.

Most importantly, you’ll share our commitment to excellent patient care and enjoy being part of a team where everyone’s contribution matters.

Your Working Pattern

• Days: Monday–Friday
• Hours: 8:45am–5:45pm, with a later finish on Tuesdays at 7:45pm.
• Contract: Full-time, with part-time options available.
• Start date: December 2026.

Ready for Your Next Chapter?

If you’re looking for a Dental Nurse role with clinical variety, modern facilities, supportive colleagues and room to grow, Hadleigh Dental Surgery could be just the place for you!

Click Apply today! Jen from our recruitment team will be in touch for an informal chat about the role, the team and what you’re looking for next. No pressure – just a friendly conversation to see if we’re the right fit for each other.

Hadleigh Dental Surgery is part of Envisage Dental, a certified B Corp committed to collaboration, transparency, inclusion and fair recruitment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and make pay decisions based on the role, relevant skills and experience, without requesting or considering salary history.

We can’t wait to hear from you!