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Dental Nurse / Receptionist (Specialist Paediatric Practice)

We are a specialist paediatric dental practice providing high-quality care for children from infancy through adolescence. Our practice is small, highly structured and values-led, with a strong focus on clinical excellence, organisation and patient experience.We are seeking a high-performing, qualified Dental Nurse with the capability and ambition to work across clinical care and reception.This is a multi-dimensional role suited to a candidate who is confident, clinically strong, and thrives in a well-run, professional environment.

The Role

This is a part-time position over 4 days per week, with a mix of clinical assisting days and reception days. The role spans:

• Chairside clinical assisting at a specialist level
• Patient communication
• Sterilisation and clinical support (sterri)
• Reception and patient flow management

You will be expected to move seamlessly across these areas with efficiency, professionalism, and attention to detail.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Dental Nurse (essential)
• Strong clinical assisting skills and experience
• Excellent communication and organisational ability
• Ability to work independently within a structured system
• Professional, calm, and confident manner with children and parents

Highly Desirable

• Qualification in Dental Radiography
• Experience in a specialist or paediatric setting

What We Offer

• Excellent remuneration (commensurate with experience and capability)
• Work in a specialist-led, highly respected practice
• A structured, organised environment with clear systems
• A supportive, professional team focused on high standards and continuous improvement

Our Expectations

We are looking for high-performing team members who:

• Take ownership of their role
• Work with precision and professionalism
• Contribute positively to a focused, respectful team environment
• Maintain consistently high clinical and organisational standards

Job Type: Part-time (4 days per week)

Pay: €18.00-€22.00 per hour

Education:

• Advanced/Higher Certificate (required)

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person