Mobile Dental Unit Dental Nurse

Smile Together; Bodmin; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A community dental organization in Cornwall seeks a dedicated Dental Nurse to assist in delivering high-quality care, working both in-clinic and with a Mobile Dental Unit. Ideal candidates are GDC-registered, passionate about community health, and keen to engage in impactful outreach. Join a supportive team where your contributions directly improve dental care access across Cornwall.

Benefits

Occupational pension scheme

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Paid volunteer time

Qualifications

• GDC registration is required.
• Confident working independently and in a team.
• Experience with outreach or mobile healthcare is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering high-quality dental care on-site and through the Mobile Dental Unit.
• Manage equipment setup, closing, and stock levels.
• Engage in community projects to improve dental access.

Skills

GDC registration

Ability to work independently

Organisational skills

Passion for community dental care

Job description

Location: Based from Harleigh Road Dental Centre and deployed with our Mobile Dental Unit across Cornwall.

Are you a dedicated Dental Nurse looking for a role that goes beyond the clinic, where your work truly impacts your community, the environment, and the future of healthcare? Join our friendly and professional team at Harleigh Road Dental Clinic, where your skills will support both our practice and our mobile dental service delivered via the Mobile Dental Unit (MDU).

About the Role

Assist in delivering high-quality dental care both in-clinic and on the Mobile Dental Unit across the county. Deploy with the MDU when in operation, ensuring smooth service delivery at various community locations. Take the lead in the setup and close-down of the MDU, ensuring all equipment is clean, safe, and ready for use. Manage and maintain stock levels for the MDU, including ordering supplies and keeping inventory up-to-date.

Main duties of the job

About the You: GDC-registered Dental Nurse. Confident working independently and as part of a mobile outreach team. Organised, reliable, and capable of managing logistical elements of the MDU. A full driving licence is desirable (for travel with the MDU). Passionate about improving access to dental care in the community.

Innovative Dental Nurse Career Pathway: Grow and develop within a supportive environment where you can pursue special interests, gain qualifications, and even care for your own list of patients in nurse-led clinics. Salary levels are discussed during interviews and are based on your qualifications and experience.

Why Join Us? We’re more than just a dental practice. We’re the UK’s first dental practice to be B Corp certified, a Community Interest Company (CIC) proud to be employee-owned, giving our team a voice within the business. This means we are committed to doing business differently for the benefit of our people, the communities we serve, and our planet. From reducing our environmental footprint with sustainable practices to playing an active role in improving oral health across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, our mission goes beyond dentistry: we change lives and we’d love you to be part of that!

About us

Mentorship and Professional Development: We’ll help you develop your skills with access to our Smile Together Training Academy, including a paid subscription to Agilio for continuous professional development, mentorship opportunities, and unique chances to work across Cornwall, including in our Mobile Dental Unit.

Paid Indemnity & GDC Registration: We’ve got you covered so you can focus on your career.

Workforce Benefits Package: Occupational pension scheme, 27 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), National Living Wage Employer, and an extra paid day off to celebrate your birthday.

Unique Employee Ownership Benefits: Shareholder Opportunities – Have a real voice in shaping the future of our employee-owned company.

Community Involvement: Engage in impactful community projects like our coastal outreach and support for Health for Homeless Cornwall. Opportunity for half a day’s paid volunteer time, such as through our partnership with Plant One and Cornwall Wildlife Trust or with a charity of your own.

Fun and Engaging Team Events: From BBQs on the beach to our annual Smile (Get) Together, we know how to have fun while making a difference.

Health and Wellbeing: Comprehensive Wellbeing Support through our Health Assured Programme, including 24-hour helplines, structured therapy, and more.

Job responsibilities

The Job Description and further details will be provided during the interview process. Please refer to the main advert for details on the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GDC Registered

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service in order to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£26,500 to £29,500 a year, dependent on additional qualifications