Dental Nurse HRDC

Bidvane; Bodmin, Truro; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid indemnity and GDC registration

27 days’ paid annual leave

Birthday day off

Smile Together Training Academy

CPD access (Agilio)

Volunteer time off

Wellbeing support

Employee ownership option

Job summary

Smile Together is seeking a Dental Nurse to join its clinical team in Bodmin and Truro. The role combines chairside support with patient care, clinical governance and reception duties, with scope for full- or part-time hours and career progression.

You will travel to other Smile Together locations as needed, support outreach activities and contribute to community oral health initiatives. The role requires a dental nursing diploma and unrestricted GDC registration, plus the right to work in the

Qualifications

• Diploma in Dental Nursing is required.
• GDC registration without conditions.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists and therapists during procedures, anticipating needs and selecting equipment and materials.
• Support patients throughout treatment with clear communication and aftercare advice.
• Maintain infection control in line with HTM 01-05 and comply with governance and safety requirements.
• Respond to medical emergencies and follow safety protocols.
• Protect patient confidentiality and securely handle and file patient information.
• Manage clinical stock and provide reception cover including appointment bookings.
• Support the training, recruitment and onboarding of Foundation Dental Nurses and trainees.
• Contribute to service improvement, audits, planning and team meetings.
• Travel to other Smile Together locations to provide cover when required.

Education

Diploma in Dental Nursing

Job description

The Dental Nurse joins Smile Together’s clinical team, supporting dentists and therapists across its Bodmin and Truro services. The work combines chairside clinical support with patient care, practice operations and professional compliance. The role offers full- or part-time hours, development through a dental nurse career pathway and opportunities to support outreach, including the Mobile Dental Unit. It requires a dental nursing diploma, unrestricted GDC registration and the right to work in the UK.

What the job involves

• Assist dentists and therapists during procedures, anticipating their needs and selecting appropriate equipment, instruments and materials
• Support patients throughout treatment, including clear communication, reassurance and pre- and post-treatment advice
• Maintain infection control in line with HTM 01-05 and follow clinical governance, CQC, GDC and safety requirements
• Respond to medical emergencies and follow relevant safety protocols
• Protect patient confidentiality and handle, record, file and archive patient information securely and accurately
• Manage clinical stock and provide reception cover, including booking appointments and interacting professionally with patients
• Support the training, recruitment and onboarding of Foundation Dental Nurses and trainees
• Contribute to service improvement, organisational change, audits, planning sessions and team meetings
• Follow health, safety and security procedures, and report accidents, incidents and near misses through the organisation’s reporting process
• Maintain continuing professional development through the Training Academy and appraisal system
• Represent Smile Together’s values and contribute to community oral health initiatives
• Travel to other Smile Together clinical locations to provide cover when required

What’s required

Qualifications

• Diploma in Dental Nursing

Registration & licences

• GDC registration without conditions

Checks & eligibility

• Right to work in the UK

Other

• Able to commute to the place of work
• Travel to other Smile Together clinical locations when required

What’s offered

• Paid indemnity and GDC registration
• 27 days’ paid annual leave plus bank holidays, pro rata
• An additional paid day off for your birthday
• Access to the Smile Together Training Academy
• Paid Agilio subscription for continuing professional development
• Up to half a day of paid volunteer time
• Health Assured wellbeing support, including 24-hour helplines and structured therapy
• Opportunity to become a shareholder as an employee-owner