Dental Nurse

NHS; Exeter; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading dental education facility in Exeter is seeking a qualified Dental Nurse for a part-time position, working 2 days a week. The role includes providing chairside assistance during dental procedures and ensuring compliance with health policies. Candidates must be a registered Dental Nurse with strong communication skills and experience in a dental environment. The position offers a competitive salary and several employee benefits, including a pension scheme and CPD opportunities.

Benefits

6.6 weeks holiday entitlement

Access to CPD platform

Pension scheme

Paid indemnity insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Qualified Dental Nurse registered with the General Dental Council.
• Evidence of work in a dental environment required.
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance during dental procedures.
• Ensure compliance with policies and protocols.
• Engage efficiently with clinical care processes.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Computer literacy

Numeracy skills

Literacy skills

Education

Qualified Dental Nurse, registered with the General Dental Council

Evidence of work in a dental environment

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Dental Nurse to join our Exeter team. This role is for 2 days per week (15 hours), 52 weeks a year, working Tuesdays and Fridays.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and friendly Dental Nurse who is interested in working in our state‑of‑the‑art dental education facilities supporting the education of students who are studying to become a Dentist or Hygiene Therapist.

Key Benefits & Compensation

• A starting salary of £11,520.80 per annum (FTE £28,802)
• 6.6 weeks holiday entitlement (pro rata), increasing after 5 years' service. Holiday pay included in salary.
• Access to an online CPD platform and additional CPD at our two company Away Days each year.
• Scottish Widows pension scheme with generous employer contributions.
• Paid indemnity insurance.
• PPE and scrubs provided.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Opportunities to share skills, knowledge and experience to shape the future of dentistry.
• Team talk channels for development.

Job Responsibilities

• Effective and efficient engagement with all processes required to support the provision of clinical care.
• Effective communication skills to maximise clinic efficiency.
• Ensure all activities comply with Equality and Diversity regulations for staff, students and patients.
• Ensure all clinicians and students adhere to policies, protocols and processes.
• Provide chairside assistance during dental procedures.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Qualified Dental Nurse, registered with the General Dental Council.
• Evidence of work in a dental environment.
• Additional dental qualifications desirable but not essential.
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills.
• Computer literacy, including competency with Microsoft Office.
• Hepatitis B immunisation and other health clearance as stipulated by Occupational Health.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Contact & Application

To find out more or to apply, please email [e-mail] or apply via our website.

Employer: Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise CIC

Location: Exeter Dental Education Facility, Veysey Close, Exeter, EX2 4SG

Reference number: P0007-25-0048

Contract: Permanent (Part-time)

Working pattern: Part-time (2 days per week)

Salary: £28,802 to £32,260 a year pro rata (FTE £28,802)

Website: https://peninsuladental.org.uk/