Dental Nurse

PENINSULA DENTAL SOCIAL ENTERPRISE CIC; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community interest company is seeking Dental Nurses to join their new Dental Education Practice in Plymouth. Successful candidates will engage in providing clinical care while supporting students and clinicians. The role offers competitive salaries, opportunities for professional development, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

6.6 weeks holiday entitlement

Support with learning and development

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Free uniform

Employee Assistance Programme

Health Plan with health expense reimbursements

Qualifications

• Experience in a dental environment is essential.
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills.
• Computer literacy and training provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist with clinical care provision.
• Ensure compliance with policies.
• Support training of students and clinicians.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Engagement in clinical care

Compliance with regulations

Education

Dental Nurse, registered with the General Dental Council

Tools

Microsoft Office

R4

Job description

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Job Summary

Were opening a new Dental Education Practice in Plymouth City Centre later this year, and were looking for Dental Nurses to join our team!

Job Summary

Were opening a new Dental Education Practice in Plymouth City Centre later this year, and were looking for Dental Nurses to join our team!

Initially working in our Plymouth Dental Education Facilities in Derriford and Devonport for training purposes, you will transfer to our new Dental Education Practice (DEP) in Plymouth City Centre when this opens in Autumn 2025. The DEP will provide an innovative model of care comprising urgent and stabilisation dental care, and general and specialist dentistry delivered alongside placements for undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as trainees undertaking dental foundation training. Dental Nurses are required to support with undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as qualified Clinicians.

Role

Our Dental Nurse roles have a salary range of £27,855 - £31,199. Salaries are pro rata for staff working less than full time. We have the following opportunities available:

• Full time opportunities working 37.5 hours (5 days) per week, all year round
• Part-year opportunities working 30 hours (4 days) per week, all year round
  
  

Main duties of the job

• Effective and efficient engagement with all processes required to support the provision of clinical care
• Effective communication skills to maximise the efficiency of the clinics
• Ensure all activities are undertaken in compliance with Equality and Diversity regulations for staff, students and patients
• Ensure all clinicians and students are adhering to policies, protocols and processes
• Provide chairside assistance during dental procedures
  
  

About Us

PDSE is an award-winning Community Interest Company that provides NHS treatment and outreach services to local communities in Devon and Cornwall. As a social enterprise, we are a values driven organisation with a focus on patient-centred care and addressing local oral health needs. We work closely with the University of Plymouths Peninsula Dental School to support the clinical education of its dental healthcare students.

The Role Includes

• 6.6 weeks holiday entitlement (pro rata), increasing after 5 years service. Payment for holiday is included within the annual salary. We also offer a holiday purchase scheme where you can buy up to two additional weeks holiday each year.
• Support with your learning and development, including access to online CPD platforms plus additional CPD at our two company Away Days each year. Our Learning & Development Framework may also inspire you to consider further career development including training opportunities such as Radiography, Oral Health Education and Fluoride Varnish Application.
• Access to the Scottish Widows Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
• Free uniform and funded indemnity insurance.
• Opportunity to claim back professional registration fees (pro rata)
• Parking available within walking distance of the Practice
• Support for your wellbeing, including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, as well as our Health Plan where you can claim money back towards certain health expenses, and access gym discounts and more.
  
  

Details

Date posted

30 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£27,855 to £31,199 a year Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

P0007-25-0022

Job locations

Damerel Close

Madden Road

Plymouth

Devon

PL1 4JZ

Job Description

Job responsibilities

• Effective and efficient engagement with all processes required to support the provision of clinical care
• Effective communication skills to maximise the efficiency of the clinics
• Ensure all activities are undertaken in compliance with Equality and Diversity regulations for staff, students and patients
• Ensure all clinicians and students are adhering to policies, protocols and processes
• Provide chairside assistance during dental procedures
  
  

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Effective and efficient engagement with all processes required to support the provision of clinical care
• Effective communication skills to maximise the efficiency of the clinics
• Ensure all activities are undertaken in compliance with Equality and Diversity regulations for staff, students and patients
• Ensure all clinicians and students are adhering to policies, protocols and processes
• Provide chairside assistance during dental procedures
  
  

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of work in a dental environment.
  
  

Qualifications

Essential

• Dental Nurse, registered with the General Dental Council.
  
  

Desirable

• Additional dental qualification are desirable but not essential.
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills.
• Computer literacy, including competence with Microsoft Office and R4. Full training will be given.
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Dental Nurse, registered with the General Dental Council.
  
  

Desirable

• Additional dental qualification are desirable but not essential.
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills.
• Computer literacy, including competence with Microsoft Office and R4. Full training will be given.
  
  

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise CIC

Address

Damerel Close

Madden Road

Plymouth

Devon

PL1 4JZ

Employer's website

https://peninsuladental.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise CIC

Address

Damerel Close

Madden Road

Plymouth

Devon

PL1 4JZ

Employer's website

https://peninsuladental.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Dentists

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