Dental Workplace Assessor | Field-Based Mentor & Educator

Tempdent Recruitment & Training; Oxford; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 20 days

Christmas closure

Birthday day off

CPD opportunities

Supportive workplace

Contribution to future workforce

Job summary

Tempdent Recruitment & Training seeks an experienced Dental Nurse to transition into an education-focused Workplace Assessor role in Oxford. You will observe and assess Dental Nursing learners in real clinical settings, guiding them toward End Point Assessments while collaborating with employers and Tempdent.

The role emphasizes mentoring and professional development. You will support learners completing the Diploma in Dental Nursing, maintain professional standards, and contribute to shaping

Qualifications

• Qualified GDC registered Dental Nurse.
• Assessor qualification (CAVA or TAQA) or willingness to acquire.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage your own schedule and work independently.
• Experience assessing Dental Nursing qualifications or apprenticeships is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and carry out workplace assessments for Dental Nursing learners within required timelines.
• Communicate effectively with practice managers and learners when arranging assessment visits.
• Ensure all relevant clinical treatments are booked and ready for observation.
• Provide constructive and supportive feedback to learners and employers.
• Manage your own assessment diary to maximise assessment opportunities.
• Maintain accurate and timely completion of assessment documentation.
• Support a caseload of learners and prepare them for End Point Assessment (EPA).
• Conduct Health & Safety and Equal Opportunities checks within dental practices.
• Facilitate communication between learners, employers and Tempdent.
• Attend team meetings, handovers and standardisation sessions.
• Work towards agreed targets and KPIs.
• Maintain GDC registration and CPD requirements.
• Promote safeguarding, equality, and best practice across all training environments.

Skills

GDC registered Dental Nurse

Assessor qualification (CAVA/TAQA)

Strong communication

Time management

Independent work

Education

Diploma in Dental Nursing

Teaching or training qualification

Job description

Tempdent Recruitment & Training seeks an experienced Dental Nurse to transition into an education-focused Workplace Assessor role in Oxford. You will observe and assess Dental Nursing learners in real clinical settings, guiding them toward End Point Assessments while collaborating with employers and Tempdent.

The role emphasizes mentoring and professional development. You will support learners completing the Diploma in Dental Nursing, maintain professional standards, and contribute to shaping