Mobile Dental Unit Dental Nurse

Smile Together; Heywood; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental care provider in the UK is seeking a GDC-registered Dental Nurse to join their mobile outreach team. The role offers mentorship, professional development, and unique employee ownership benefits. Ideal candidates are organised, confident in working independently and possess a full driving licence. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits include annual leave, well-being support, and community involvement opportunities.

Benefits

Access to training academy

Paid indemnity & GDC registration

Occupational pension

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Extra paid day off for your birthday

Mental and physical health resources

Qualifications

• GDC-registered Dental Nurse.
• Confidence to work independently and in a team; excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Full driving licence desirable for travel with the MDU.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental nursing support independently and as part of a mobile outreach team.
• Assist with logistics and coordination to support mobile dental services.
• Travel as required with the MDU.

Skills

Confidence to work independently

Excellent organisational skills

Strong communication skills

Education

GDC-registered Dental Nurse

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental nursing support independently and as part of a mobile outreach team with the MDU.
• Assist with logistics and coordination to support mobile dental services.
• Travel as required with the MDU; hold or work towards a full driving licence (desirable).

Qualifications

• GDC-registered Dental Nurse.
• Confidence to work independently and in a team; excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Full driving licence desirable for travel with the MDU.

Benefits and Development

• Mentorship and Professional Development: Access to the Smile Together Training Academy, a paid Agilio subscription for continuous professional development, mentorship opportunities, and opportunities to work across Cornwall including in the Mobile Dental Unit.
• Paid Indemnity & GDC Registration: Coverage to focus on your career.
• Workforce Benefits Package: Occupational pension, 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), National Living Wage employer, and an extra paid day off for your birthday.
• Unique Employee Ownership Benefits: Shareholder opportunities and a voice in shaping the future of the employee-owned company.
• Community Involvement: Opportunity to participate in coastal outreach and Health for Homeless Cornwall projects; half-day paid volunteer time via Plant One/Cornwall Wildlife Trust or a charity of your choice.
• Wellbeing: Comprehensive wellbeing support through Health Assured Programme, including 24-hour helplines and access to mental and physical health resources.

About the Company and Values

• UK’s first dental practice to be B Corp certified; a Community Interest Company (CIC) committed to benefiting people, communities, and the planet.
• Employee-owned; team has a voice within the business and a focus on sustainable practices.
• Mission to improve oral health across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, with a broader aim to change lives.