Dental Assistant - Experienced - Hampton
Job Description:
Not Everyone Will Be Right for This Role. And That's Exactly the Point.
We're not looking for someone who simply wants a job.
We're looking for someone who notices the little things.
The person who straightens the tray before the dentist walks in.
The person who sees a task that needs doing and gets it done without being asked.
The person who understands that a clean, organised clinic doesn't happen by accident.
The person who genuinely cares about the patient experience, their teammates, and the success of the practice.
If that sounds like you, keep reading.
The Opportunity
An established and highly respected specialist practice is looking for an exceptional Dental Assistant to join their close-knit team on a permanent part-time basis.
Working days:
- Monday & Thursday: 7:30am – 5:30pm
- Potential additional Tuesday: 8:30am – 7:30pm (for the right person)
This role can be tailored to suit either:
Dental Assistant – Hygiene / Steri / Clinical Support
A varied role that combines:
- Assisting within the hygiene department
- Sterilisation and infection control
- Stock management and ordering
- Daily and weekly clinic maintenance
- Supporting the wider team wherever required
Or
Senior Dental Assistant
For experienced candidates who enjoy variety and responsibility, this role includes:
- Working chairside with a specialist clinician
- Rotating between clinical assisting, hygiene and steri
- Supporting workflow and clinical efficiency
- Acting as a reliable and experienced member of the team
Who Thrives Here?
You'll fit in beautifully if you are:
- Reliable when no one is watching
- Calm under pressure
- Organised and detail-focused
- Accountable for your work
- Solutions-focused rather than problem-focused
- Open to feedback and continual improvement
- Happy to roll up your sleeves and help wherever needed
- Looking for a positive, supportive and drama-free workplace
Most importantly, you'll take pride in your work and genuinely care about the people around you.
What Makes This Practice Different?
This isn't a practice where team members are treated like numbers.
The team works hard, supports one another and shares a genuine commitment to providing exceptional patient care.
The culture is built around:
- Respect
- Professionalism
- Accountability
- Teamwork
- High standards
People stay here because they enjoy coming to work.
Patients stay because they feel genuinely cared for.
The Right Candidate Will Have
- Previous dental assisting experience
- Strong infection control knowledge
- Excellent communication skills
- A positive and professional attitude
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team
- A willingness to contribute to all aspects of the practice
Senior Dental Assistant applicants should have experience working chairside and be comfortable taking ownership of their role.
A Final Thought
Skills can be taught.
Attitude cannot.
If you're the type of person who takes pride in doing things properly, enjoys being part of a great team and wants to work somewhere that values your contribution, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and tell us why this role feels like the right fit for you.