Field-Based Dental Nurse Assessor | Educator & Mentor

Tempdent Recruitment & Training; Reading; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave

Birthday day off after 1 year service

CPD and internal development

Job summary

Tempdent Recruitment & Training is seeking a qualified Dental Nurse to join as a Workplace Assessor. The role involves visiting dental practices to observe and assess learners completing the Diploma in Dental Nursing, ensuring EPA readiness and ongoing learner progression.

Ideal candidates are GDC registered, with assessor qualifications or willingness to obtain, and capable of mentoring learners while managing a caseload and maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• GDC registered Dental Nurse with current registration.
• Assessor qualification (CAVA or TAQA) or willingness to acquire.
• Experience assessing Dental Nursing qualifications or apprenticeships is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and carry out workplace assessments for Dental Nursing learners.
• Communicate with practice managers and learners to arrange assessment visits.
• Ensure all clinical treatments are booked and ready for observation.
• Provide constructive and supportive feedback to learners and employers.
• Maintain assessment diary and documentation.
• Prepare learners for End Point Assessment (EPA).
• Conduct Health & Safety and Equal Opportunities checks in practices.
• Promote safeguarding and best practice across training environments.

Skills

GDC registered

Assessor qualification (CAVA/TAQA)

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Independent working

Mentoring and coaching

Job description

Tempdent Recruitment & Training is seeking a qualified Dental Nurse to join as a Workplace Assessor. The role involves visiting dental practices to observe and assess learners completing the Diploma in Dental Nursing, ensuring EPA readiness and ongoing learner progression.

Ideal candidates are GDC registered, with assessor qualifications or willingness to obtain, and capable of mentoring learners while managing a caseload and maintaining accurate records.