Field-Based Dental Nurse Assessor & Mentor

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

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave

Birthday day off after 1 year

CPD and development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Tempdent Recruitment & Training, a dental recruitment and training provider with 29+ years in the industry, seeks a Portfolio Assessor in Wakefield. You will support learners completing the Diploma in Dental Nursing, visiting practices to observe and assess skills in real clinical settings.

Qualified GDC registered Dental Nurse with an assessor qualification or willingness to acquire is essential. You will manage a caseload, maintain CPD, and help learners progress to EPA.

Qualifications

• Qualified GDC registered Dental Nurse.
• Assessor qualification (CAVA/TAQA) or willing to acquire.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage own schedule.
• Experience assessing Dental Nursing qualifications would be beneficial.
• Teaching or training qualification (AiET or willing to acquire).
• Knowledge of work-based learning or apprenticeships.
• Ability to build relationships with learners and employers.
• Prioritise workload and meet deadlines.

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

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Independent working

Digital systems proficiency

Time management

Relationship building

Education

Assessor qualification (CAVA/TAQA)

GDC registered Dental Nurse

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tempdent Recruitment & Training, a dental recruitment and training provider with 29+ years in the industry, seeks a Portfolio Assessor in Wakefield. You will support learners completing the Diploma in Dental Nursing, visiting practices to observe and assess skills in real clinical settings.

Qualified GDC registered Dental Nurse with an assessor qualification or willingness to acquire is essential. You will manage a caseload, maintain CPD, and help learners progress to EPA.