Dental Nurse

NHS; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering dental team as a Dental Nurse at NHS, where you'll play a vital role in delivering excellent patient care. Get involved in a supportive environment focused on professional development and community wellness, with competitive pay and unique employee ownership benefits. Apply now to make a real difference!

Benefits

Occupational pension scheme

27 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays

Paid volunteer time

Access to Smile Together Training Academy

Unique employee ownership benefits

Comprehensive wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of post-qualification experience.
• Competency in common aspects of dental nursing and a wide range of procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists during clinical procedures and provide comprehensive reception cover.
• Ensure high standards of patient care and adequate infection control.

Skills

Clinical Support

Patient Care

Infection Control Procedures

Education

NEBDN National Certificate in Dental Nursing

NVQ Level 3 in Dental Nursing

Job description

Were Hiring a Full-Time/Part-Time Dental Nurse

Are you passionate about helping others and making a real difference? Do you want to be part of a team where your work truly impacts your community, the environment, and the future of healthcare? Then Smile Together is the place for you!Why Join Us?At Smile Together, were not just a dental practice were the UKs first dental practice to be B Corp certified, a Community Interest Company, and proud to be employee-owned. This means were committed to doing business in a way that benefits our people, the communities we serve, and our planet. From reducing our environmental toothprint with sustainable practices, to playing an active role in improving oral health across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, our mission is bigger than just dentistry its about changing lives, and we want you to be part of that mission.

Innovative Dental Nurse Career Pathway:Grow and develop within a supportive environment where you can pursue special interests, gain qualifications, and even care for your own list of patients in nurse-led clinics.

Competitive Salary:£26,500.00-£29,500.00* per annum, paid (pro rata).*Salary levels are discussed during interviews and are based on your qualifications and experience.

Main duties of the job

To ensure the efficient day-to-day running ofthe dental practice and to work closely with the whole team to ensure thatSmile Together provides timely, accessible, quality dental care to itspatients.

When dental nursing thepost holder will be expected to deliver a high standard of clinical support toour dentists and therapists and play an integral role in the company as awhole.

The post holder will berequired to provide a reliable, efficient and timely front of house service toensure Smile Together exceeds patient expectations at every visit and providesa first-class patient experience.

Travel to provide cover at other clinicallocations within Smile Together will be required on occasions.

About us

Mentorship and Professional Development:Well help you develop your skills with access to our Smile Together Training Academy, including a paid subscription to Agilio for continuous professional development, mentorship opportunities, and unique chances to work across Cornwall, including in our Mobile Dental Unit.

Workforce Benefits Package:Occupational pension scheme, 27 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), National Living Wage Employer, and an extra paid day off to celebrate your birthday!Unique Employee Ownership Benefits:Shareholder Opportunities: Have a real voice in shaping the future of our employee-owned company.Community Involvement:Engage in impactful community projects like our coastal outreach and support for Health for Homeless Cornwall. Opportunity for half a days paid volunteer time such as through our partnership with Plant One and Cornwall Wildlife Trust or with a charity of your own*Fun and Engaging Team Events:From BBQs on the beach to our annual Smile (Get) Together, we know how to have fun while making a difference!Health and Wellbeing:Comprehensive Wellbeing Support: Through our Health Assured Programme, youll have access to tools for mental and physical health, including 24-hour helplines, structured therapy, and more.Sound Exciting?Heres How to Apply: Please send a copy of your CV and a Cover Letter to [e-mail], or apply online here.Application deadline:30th June 2025We have the right to close this advert early

Job responsibilities

Assist the dentist during clinical procedures and make independent judgments with regard to equipment, instruments and materials

Provide comprehensive reception cover when required including answering the telephone, booking appointments and welcoming patients to the practice ensuring accurate inputting of data into the practice system and maintaining patient confidentiality at all times

Recognise and demonstrate understanding of the different journey a patient will experience depending on their treatment needs and the service being provided to them

Assist in the provision of a mentoring programme to support Foundation Dental Nurses to expand their clinical skills

• Participate in the selection of, interview and onboarding of Trainee Dental Nurses

Recognise and assist with any medical emergencies

Provide clinical support for clinicians within a surgery setting, and give appropriate pre-treatment and post-treatment advice to patients

Ensure high standards of patient care are maintained at all times

Provide support and reassurance to patients undergoing dental procedures

Monitor and maintain stock control with due regard to efficient use of resources

Accurately record patient data, filing and archiving patient records

A working knowledge of HTM 01-05 document and Infection Control procedures

Actively engage with Smile Together teams and participate in audit activities, planning and development sessions, and in-house meetings etc

Be responsible for safe working and practice on a day-to-day basis in sites of clinical activity, ensuring compliance with clinical governance and legislation, appropriate health, safety and security procedures within the work area, and reporting accidents, incidents and near misses using the Smile Together incident reporting procedure

Undertake other reasonable duties as requested by the Practice Managers and Smile Together Management Team

Hold full GDC registration without conditions

Play a valuable part in contributing to the success of the organisation

Be an ambassador for the companys vision, mission and values and demonstrate related behaviours

To professionally represent Smile Together as an ambassador for the company in this role, leading by example

Maintain and develop your clinical competency and continuing professional/personal development according to agreed training needs via our Smile Together Training Academy and Perform (appraisal and review system)

Work alongside clinical and professional support colleagues in service improvement and facilitate ongoing organisational change and development

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NEBDN National Certificate in Dental Nursing, NVQ Level 3 in Dental Nursing (DN) or equivilent
• Competency in the common aspects of dental nursing and experience of a wide range of dental procedures acquired through training and clinical experience
• Post qualification experience, minimum 2 years

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of systems of care provision and
• current health and safety regulations including adherence to COSHH guidelines and ionising radiation regulations, and compliance with HTM 01 05 infection control proceduresKnowledge of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and NHS Confidentiality Guidelines (e.g. Caldicott) and their implications

Experience

• Experience of mentoring newly qualified Dental Nurses and or student Dental Nurses
• Experience in the recruitment of Dental Nurses

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£26,500 to £29,500 a yearBased on additional qualifications that meet criteria