Dental Nurse HRDC

Smile Together; Swindon, Truro; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid indemnity and GDC registration

27 days annual leave

Professional development

Community outreach

Health & wellbeing support

Job summary

Smile Together is hiring a Dental Nurse for Bodmin with a competitive salary £27,560–£30,680 per year pro rata for part-time or flexible hours. The role offers training opportunities, GDC registration support, and a pathway for career development within a community-focused health setting.

You will work in a patient-centered team, providing chairside assistance, maintaining high standards of infection control, and supporting ongoing professional development and outreach initiatives.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Dental Nursing and GDC registration.
• Ability to provide chairside assistance and patient care.
• Willingness to undertake additional qualifications.
• Experience in community health settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance and support dentists during procedures.
• Maintain infection control and comply with HTM 01-05.
• Support reception and appointment booking.
• Assist in training Foundation Dental Nurses.

Education

Diploma in Dental Nursing

GDC Registered

Radiography

IHS/IV Sedation

Fluoride Varnish

Oral Health Education

Job description

Were Hiring a full or part time Dental Nurse

Location: Bodmin

Salary:Competitive Salary as part of our Innovative Dental Nurse Career Pathway£27,560-£30,680* per annum, pro rata

Our career pathway is designed to support professional development and reward additional qualifications, skills and experience, giving nurses the opportunity to progress within the salary range as they develop their careers with us.

Salary levels are discussed during interviews and are based on your qualifications and experience.

About the role:

We are looking for a caring, motivated Dental Nurse to join our friendly, patient-focused team.

Whether youre newly qualified or an experienced nurse looking for a fresh opportunity, Smile Together offers a supportive environment, opportunities to develop your skills, and the chance to contribute to meaningful community health initiatives.

Smile Together provides dental nursing careers with a difference, with exciting opportunities to:

• Grow and develop in our innovative dental nurse career pathway within a supportive environment where you can pursue special interests, gain qualifications, and even care for your own list of patients in nurse-led clinics. Additional qualifications include Radiography, IHS/IV Sedation, Fluoride Varnish and Oral Health Education.
• Mentor our foundation dental nurses and gain valuable mentorship training
• Have the opportunity to deliver care across the county in our Mobile Dental Unit as part of our Outreach team

Main duties of the job

What makes us unique?

Were more than just a dental practice, were proud to be

• The UKs first dental practice to be B Corp certified
• A Community Interest Company (CIC) Every day, we work to improve the health and wellbeing of our community, with special attention to vulnerable and underserved communities.
• Employee-owned Be more than an employee, become a shareholder, shaping the future of Smile Together.
• Living Wage Employer: Were proud to be part of over 16,000 UK employers leading the way on decent pay for our employees.

About us

Your package:

• Paid indemnity and GDC registration
• Weve got you covered so you can focus on your career.
• Time off 27 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays each year (pro rata) and an additional paid day off to celebrate your birthday because you deserve to be celebrated!
• Professional Development: Well help you develop your skills with access to our Smile Together Training Academy, including a paid subscription to Agilio for continuous professional development.
• Community Involvement: Get involved in impactful community projects and outreach initiatives across the region. Opportunity for half a days paid volunteer time*
• Health and Wellbeing: Comprehensive Wellbeing Support through our Health Assured Programme, youll have access to tools for mental and physical health, including 24-hour helplines, structured therapy, and more.

*Conditions apply.

You will need to be able to demonstrate that you have the right to work in the UK and that you are able to commute to the place of work.

GDC registration without conditions

Job responsibilities

JobSummary:

Toprovide clinical support to dentists and therapists, ensuring the effective andsafe delivery of high-quality dental care. The role also involves maintainingcompliance with professional and regulatory standards while supportingefficient practice operations.

Travel to provide cover at other clinicallocations within Smile Together will be required on occasions.

Keyaccountabilities

Workingin Accordance with GDC Dental Standards and CQC Regulations

Asa General Dental Council (GDC) registered professional, the post holder must:

Adhereto GDC Standards for the Dental Team, ensuring ethical and effective patientcare.

Maintainfull GDC registration without conditions.

Upholdclinical governance, infection control (HTM 01-05), and professional conductstandards.

Commitmentto Patient Experience

Recogniseand demonstrate an understanding of the different journey a patient will experience depending on their treatment needs and the service being provided to them

Provideclear, professional communication to patients about their treatment.

Adaptcare to individual patient needs, ensuring a supportive clinical environment.

Providesupport and reassurance to patients undergoing dental procedures

Maintainstrict patient confidentiality in line with GDPR, GDC, and NHS regulations.

Ensuresecure handling and accurate recording of patient data.

Preventunauthorised access to patient information, adhering to information governancepolicies.

ClinicalResponsibilities

Providechairside assistance and anticipate clinician needs. Assist the dentist duringclinical procedures and make independent judgments with regard to equipment,instruments and materials

Provideclinical support for clinicians within a surgery setting, and give appropriatepre-treatment and post-treatment advice to patients

Maintaininfection control and follow HTM 01-05 guidance.

Assistin managing medical emergencies and follow safety protocols.

Monitorand maintain clinical stock control.

Accuratelyrecord patient data, filing and archiving patient records

Supportclinical and professional support colleagues in service improvement andorganisational change and development

Providereception cover when required, ensuring accurate appointment booking andprofessional patient interactions.

Maintainaccurate data entry while upholding confidentiality.

Supportthe training of Foundation Dental Nurses and participate in the recruitment andonboarding of trainees.

Contributeto service improvement initiatives.

Compliance& Professional Development

Be responsible for safe working and practice on a day-to-day basisin sites of clinical activity, ensuring compliance with clinical governance andlegislation, appropriate health, safety and security procedures within the workarea, and reporting accidents, incidents and near misses using the SmileTogether incident reporting procedure

Engagein continuing professional development (CPD) via the Smile Together TrainingAcademy and Perform appraisal system.

Activelyengage with Smile Together teams and participate in audit activities, planningand development sessions, and in-house meetings

Undertakeother reasonable duties as requested by the Practice Managers and SmileTogether Management Team

ProfessionalConduct & Organisational Commitment

Actas a positive ambassador for Smile Together, promoting its vision, mission, andvalues.

SupportSmile Togethers social enterprise objectives, contributing to community oralhealth initiatives.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Diploma in Dental Nursing
• GDC Registered

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.