Dental Workplace Assessor — Part-Time, Field-Based

Tempdent; West of England; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote working

CPD and internal developmentopportunit

Supportive and collaborative work env

Progression to education and training

Job summary

Tempdent is seeking a qualified Dental Workplace Assessor to support learners in the Taunton area. This part-time role (3 days per week) focuses on mentoring Dental Nursing apprentices, observing in practice, and guiding progression toward the Diploma in Dental Nursing.

You will schedule workplace assessments, provide constructive feedback, and ensure compliance with GDC, EPA and CPD requirements while working flexibly in a supportive, field-based environment.

Qualifications

• GDC registered Dental Nurse aspiring to move into education/assessment.
• Assessor qualification (CAVA or TAQA) or willingness to acquire.
• Experience working in dental practice and strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and carry out workplace assessments for Dental Nursing learners within required timelines.
• Communicate 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 in 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 nurse

Assessor qualification (CAVA/TAQA)

Independent worker

Strong communication

Education

AiET or equivalent teaching qualification

GDC registration

Job description

Tempdent is seeking a qualified Dental Workplace Assessor to support learners in the Taunton area. This part-time role (3 days per week) focuses on mentoring Dental Nursing apprentices, observing in practice, and guiding progression toward the Diploma in Dental Nursing.

You will schedule workplace assessments, provide constructive feedback, and ensure compliance with GDC, EPA and CPD requirements while working flexibly in a supportive, field-based environment.