Dental Nurse

Smile Together; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Smile+ Employee Benefits Platform

Occupational pension scheme

Birthday day off (pro rata)

Job summary

Smile Together Gloucester is hiring caring, motivated Dental Nurses for part-time and full-time roles at our city centre and campus locations. You will provide high‑quality chairside support to dentists and therapists, contributing to excellent patient care and smooth practice operations.

We encourage ongoing professional development with a clear career pathway, offer competitive pay from £29,120 per annum pro rata, and provide benefits including a Health Cash Plan and a comprehensive employee

Qualifications

• GDC registered dental nurse required.
• Diploma in Dental Nursing or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality clinical support to dentists and therapists.
• Support emergency and routine care across practice settings.
• Maintain accurate patient records and stock control.
• Travel to cover other Smile Together clinics when needed.

Skills

GDC Registered

Education

Diploma in Dental Nursing

Job description

Part-Time and Full Time Dental Nurses Gloucester

• Quayside Dental Centre our new practice which is open now
• Gloucestershires City Campus our new, purpose‑built practice alongside the Three Counties Dental School, opening in early 2027.

Competitive Salary as part of our Innovative Dental Nurse Career Pathway: From £ 29120.00* per annum, pro rata

Our career pathway is designed to support professional development and reward additional qualifications, skills and experience, giving nurses the opportunity to progress within the salary range as they develop their careers with us.

From the moment they join Smile Together, Dental Nurses will have the opportunity to begin working towards additional qualifications and enhanced skills as part of our vision to build a strong multidisciplinary team within the practice, with further qualifications and experience supporting progression within the salary range.

About the role

We have expanded into two locations: Gloucester city centre and Gloucestershires City Campus alongside the three counties dental school, where we are creating new opportunities to help improve access to NHS dentistry and support the oral health of the local community.

We are looking for caring, motivated Dental Nurses to join our friendly, patient‑focused team. You will provide high‑quality clinical support to our dentists and dental therapists while helping deliver exceptional patient care.

Main duties of the job

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. Additional qualifications include Radiography, IHS/IV Sedation, Fluoride Varnish and Oral Health Education.

Salary levels are discussed during interviews and are based on your qualifications and experience.

What Youll Do

• Provide high‑quality clinical support to our dentists and therapists while helping deliver exceptional patient care
• Support the delivery of emergency and routine care, including special care and paediatric sessions.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering care across practice and community settings.
• Engage with patients compassionately, helping to reduce anxiety and ensure they feel welcomed and supported.
• Assist with administrative tasks including record‑keeping, stock control, and patient preparation.

What Were Looking For:

• GDC‑registered Dental Nurse.
• A friendly, positive, and professional attitude with a passion for patient care.
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to adapt within a dynamic clinical environment.
• Commitment to ongoing development and maintaining high clinical standards.

About us

Why Join Us?

Were more than just a dental practice, were proud to be

• the UKs first dental practice to be B Corp certified
• a Community Interest Company (CIC)
• employee‑owned, giving our team a voice within the business

Paid Indemnity & GDC Registration:

Weve got you covered so you can focus on your career.

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!

Smile+ Employee Benefits Platform

Enjoy access to our Smile+ employee benefits platform, bringing together exclusive employee discounts, health and wellbeing resources, financial wellbeing support, recognition tools and a range of benefits designed to support you both at work and beyond.

Health Cash Plan

Access a comprehensive Health Cash Plan through Westfield Health, helping you claim back the cost of everyday healthcare while providing access to a wide range of health and wellbeing services, from optical and dental care to GP support, diagnostic tests and wellbeing resources.

Financial Wellbeing

Through our Smile+ benefits platform, you'll have access to expert financial guidance from Wesleyan, giving you the support and confidence to make informed financial decisions throughout your career.

Job responsibilities

JobSummary:

Toprovide clinical support to dentists and therapists, ensuring the effective andsafe delivery of high-quality dental care. The role also involves maintainingcompliance with professional and regulatory standards while supportingefficient practice operations.

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

Keyaccountabilities

Workingin Accordance with GDC Dental Standards and CQC Regulations

Asa General Dental Council (GDC) registered professional, the post holder must:

Adhereto GDC Standards for the Dental Team, ensuring ethical and effective patientcare.

Maintainfull GDC registration without conditions.

Upholdclinical governance, infection control (HTM 01-05), and professional conductstandards.

Commitmentto Patient Experience

Recogniseand demonstrate an understanding of the different journey a patient willexperience depending on their treatment needs and the service being provided tothem

Provideclear, professional communication to patients about their treatment.

Adaptcare to individual patient needs, ensuring a supportive clinical environment.

Providesupport and reassurance to patients undergoing dental procedures

Maintainstrict patient confidentiality in line with GDPR, GDC, and NHS regulations.

Ensuresecure handling and accurate recording of patient data.

Preventunauthorised access to patient information, adhering to information governancepolicies.

ClinicalResponsibilities

Providechairside assistance and anticipate clinician needs. Assist the dentist duringclinical procedures and make independent judgments with regard to equipment,instruments and materials

Provideclinical support for clinicians within a surgery setting, and give appropriatepre-treatment and post-treatment advice to patients

Maintaininfection control and follow HTM 01-05 guidance.

Assistin managing medical emergencies and follow safety protocols.

Monitorand maintain clinical stock control.

Accuratelyrecord patient data, filing and archiving patient records

Supportclinical and professional support colleagues in service improvement andorganisational change and development

Providereception cover when required, ensuring accurate appointment booking andprofessional patient interactions.

Maintainaccurate data entry while upholding confidentiality.

Supportthe training of Foundation Dental Nurses and participate in the recruitment andonboarding of trainees.

Contributeto service improvement initiatives.

Compliance& Professional Development

Be responsible for safe working and practice on a day-to-day basisin sites of clinical activity, ensuring compliance with clinical governance andlegislation, appropriate health, safety and security procedures within the workarea, and reporting accidents, incidents and near misses using the SmileTogether incident reporting procedure

Engagein continuing professional development (CPD) via the Smile Together TrainingAcademy and Perform appraisal system.

Activelyengage with Smile Together teams and participate in audit activities, planningand development sessions, and in-house meetings

Undertakeother reasonable duties as requested by the Practice Managers and SmileTogether Management Team

ProfessionalConduct & Organisational Commitment

Actas a positive ambassador for Smile Together, promoting its vision, mission, andvalues.

SupportSmile Togethers social enterprise objectives, contributing to community oralhealth initiatives.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Diploma in Dental Nursing
• GDC Registered

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.