Dental Nurse

NHS; Reading; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused dental service in the UK is seeking a qualified Dental Nurse for a part-time position of 22.5 hours per week. The role involves providing dental treatment and preventative care to patients, supporting various clinics across Essex, and assisting with anaesthetic and sedation when necessary. Candidates must have current UK professional registration. The position offers competitive holiday entitlement and access to ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Access to Corporate Pension Scheme

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Funded training for CPD

Uniforms provided

Opportunity to become a shareholder

Qualifications

• Current UK professional registration is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Deliver dental treatment and preventative care to patients.
• Support clinics across Essex as needed.
• Assist with general anaesthetic, sedation, domiciliary care.

Job description

Job summary

Dental Nurse

Permanent, Part Time

Hours: 22.5 hours, 3 days per week

Base: Warrior House Health Centre 1st Floor, 42-82 Southchurch Road, Southend, SS1 2LZ

Salary: £27,485 - £30,162 per annum, pro rata (Actual £16,491 - £18,097.20)

Do you want to make a difference? If so, why not consider a career with an award winning, dentally led social enterprise?

Community Dental Services CIC are looking for an experienced Dental Nurse who identifies with our values as a Social Enterprise and is passionate about providing care for those most at need. Applications are invited from enthusiastic Dental Nurses for this post which is based at our Southend clinic, and to support clinics across Essex as required.

Responsibilities

The post holder will deliver dental treatment and preventative care to patients and clients of Community Dental Services. Essex clinics provide dental care for many groups in the community including patients with additional needs. You may be required to support other clinics across the county and assist with general anaesthetic, sedation, domiciliary care, screening and epidemiological surveys.

About us

What do we offer?

• Part time, permanent contract, 22.5 hours per week
• Starting salary gross £27,485 per year, pro rata
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, pro rata
• Access to Corporate Pension Scheme
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Funded internal and external mandatory training to enable you to maintain your CPD
• Support with training for your wider professional development.
• Uniforms provided
• Become a shareholder and have a say in how our organisation is run at all levels
• Opportunity to play a key part in local social care initiatives

Please ensure that you read the Job Description, which also includes the person specification, before applying.

Qualifications

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

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.

Employer details

Employer name: Community Dental Services CIC

Address: Southend, Warrior House Health Centre 1st Floor, 42-82 Southchurch Road, Southend, SS1 2LZ

Employer's website: https://communitydentalservices.co.uk/

Job posted: 12 December 2025