Dental Nurse

Community Dental Services; Witham; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

A health-focused organization in Witham is seeking a passionate Dental Nurse for a permanent part-time role (22.5 hours per week). Responsibilities include delivering dental treatment and preventative care, supporting clinics across Essex, and ensuring patient care for those in need. Ideal candidates will hold a dental nursing qualification and have experience in dental services. A competitive salary and various employee benefits are offered, including 27 pro-rata holidays and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Access to Corporate Pension Scheme

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Funded training

Uniforms provided

Shareholder opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in providing dental treatment and preventative care.
• Ability to assist with general anaesthetic and sedation.
• Passion for supporting patients with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver dental treatment and preventative care to patients.
• Support clinics across Essex as required.
• Assist with domiciliary care and epidemiological surveys.

Skills

Dental care provision

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Dental nursing qualification

Job description

Overview

Job summary

Dental Nurse

Permanent, Part Time

Hours: 22.5 hours, 3 days per week

Base: Witham Health Centre, 4 Mayland Road, Witham, CM8 2UX

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 Witham clinic, and to support clinics across Essex as required.

Main duties

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For details on main duties and responsibilities, please see attached job description and person specification.