Lead Dental Nurse

Transformation Unit; Hull Bridge; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

City Health Care Partnership CIC is seeking a Band 4 Dental Service professional to support safe dental care and help clinics run smoothly. You’ll work with practitioners and a team, deputise for the Practice Manager when required, and ensure a welcoming service for patients.

We’re looking for a qualified dental nurse with post-qualification skills, leadership experience, and the ability to supervise staff while maintaining high standards of care across adults and children.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 dental nursing qualification or NEBDN registration.
• Post-qualification award in radiography, sedation, special care dentistry or oral health education, or strong management experience.
• Substantial post-qualified dental nursing experience including special care and paediatric dentistry.
• Experience supervising colleagues and supporting clinical services.
• Clear, respectful communication and a calm approach to sensitive situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist practitioners during treatment and prepare instruments, materials and equipment.
• Coordinate clinics, prioritise appointments and support domiciliary visits.
• Supervise dental nurses, trainees and support workers.
• Maintain patient records, stock levels and dental equipment.
• Reassure patients and provide clear oral health and aftercare advice.

Skills

Dental nursing

Supervision

Patient care

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Dental Nursing or NEBDN

Post-qualification award (radiography, sedation, special care dentistry or oral health education) or demonstrable management experience

Job description

Main area Dental Services Grade Band 4 Contract Fixed term: 6 months (6 month contract covering LTS) Hours Part time - 15 hours per week (Monday and Wednesday 8.30-5pm)

Employer City Health Care Partnership CIC Employer type Public (Non NHS) Site Withernsea Hospital Town Withernsea Salary £28,392 - £31,157 pa/pr Salary period Yearly Closing 12/11/2026 23:59

Band 4

Job overview

In this role, you’ll be trusted to support safe dental care while helping clinics run smoothly each day.

You’ll work alongside dental practitioners and support colleagues who care for adults and children with varied needs. You will also deputise for the Practice Manager when required, using sound judgement to maintain a safe and welcoming service

What you’ll do:

• Assist practitioners during treatment and prepare instruments, materials and equipment
• Coordinate clinics, prioritise appointments and support domiciliary visits
• Supervise dental nurses, trainees and support workers
• Maintain patient records, stock levels and dental equipment
• Reassure patients and provide clear oral health and aftercare advice

Main duties of the job

What we’re looking for:

• A Level 3 dental nursing qualification or National Examining Board for Dental Nurses qualification
• A relevant post-qualification award, such as radiography, sedation, special care dentistry or oral health education, or strong relevant management experience
• Substantial post-qualified dental nursing experience, including special care and paediatric dentistry
• Experience supervising colleagues and supporting clinical services
• Clear, respectful communication and a calm approach to sensitive situations

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, and value fairness, inclusion, teamwork and ideas that improve care

Working for our organisation

At CHCP, we’re passionate about peopleand we know that you are too, that’s why we’re here isn’t it? We recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.

Work with us and you’ll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders and their thoughts and opinions are always heard; a CHCP you have a real voice.

Compassion is at the heart of our business; we’re a team of nearly 2,500 colleagues who work together to deliver first-class healthcareto thousands of people living in Hull, the East Riding, Knowsley and St Helens. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that’s why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we’ll support you to thrive.

As the 13 th largest social enterprise in the UK, we’re pioneering the move towards independent service delivery. Join us on our journey and help us make history.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached to this advert for full details on the role.

Person specification

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 In Dental Nursing or NEBDN in Dental Nursing
• Post qualification in Radiography, Sedation, Special Care Dentistry or Oral Health Education or Demonstratable Practice and staff management for a significant time frame

Knowledge

• Significant post qualification and sound knowledge of working within a busy Dental Practice
• Specialist knowledge in areas of sedation, radiography, special needs or oral health education
• To have a good knowledge of CHCP policies and procedures
• To understand the Dental constraints of working in a Community Dental setting
• Experience of Supervision and Management of staff on a face to face basis for a prolonged period of time and this must be demonstrable
• Knowledge and experience of running of Clinical Services in the form of Deputising for Practice Managers

Experience

• At least 5 years post-qualified experience as a Dental Nurse
• To have experience in Special Care and Paediatric Dentistry
• To have a proven record of people Management
• To have worked in a Multi-skilled team

City Health Care Partnership CIC (CHCP CIC)is an independent, co-owned Community Interest Company providing high quality local health and care services at several sites across Hull, the East Riding of Yorkshire, Knowsley and St Helens.

Commissioned by the NHS and local authorities, we are a socially responsible business. Our profits are re-invested into our services, our staff, and the communities we work in. We employ nearly 2,500 people and have over 1.7 million patient contacts each year across more than 50 different services.

Our vision is to lead and inspire through excellence, compassion, and expertise in all that we do, and we are looking for exceptional people to work with us to provide the highest possible care to the people who use our services.

Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated. Should you have started the application at this point and require additional time to complete it, please contact us for support.

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You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

Please be aware we reserve the right to close this vacancy when we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Name Marie Pygott Job title Dental Service Manager Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 07718579652

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Address City Health Care Partnership CIC
5 Beacon Way
Hull
HU3 4AE