Senior Dental Nurse

Community Dental Services; Hykeham Moor; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Dental Nurse for a full-time permanent position. The role involves managing dental nurses and receptionists, conducting clinical duties, and delivering mobile services in Lincolnshire. Candidates should have strong organizational and leadership skills, with advantageous qualifications in Dental Radiography and Conscious Sedation. Flexibility in working hours is essential as the role may require weekend coverage. Join us for a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Access to Corporate Pension Scheme

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Funded mandatory training

Uniforms provided

Shareholder opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in handling clinical management in dental settings.
• Ability to train and supervise junior staff.
• Willingness to cover flexible working hours including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Take the clinical and managerial lead of dental nurses and receptionists.
• Undertake dental nursing and reception duties.
• Support at other clinics when necessary.

Skills

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Oral and written communication skills

Flexibility

Education

Certificates in Dental Radiography

Certificates in Conscious Sedation

Job description

Job summary

Senior Dental Nurse, Permanent Contract, Full Time (part time considered)

Hours : 37.5 hours, 5 days per week (part time considered)

Base : North Hykeham Health Centre, Moor Lane, North Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 9BA

Base can be discussed at interview

Salary : £31,049 – £37,796 per annum (pro rata if part time)

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Dental Nurse you will take the clinical and managerial lead of dental nurses and receptionists, including timetabling, recruitment, training and supervision.

You will undertake dental nursing and reception duties within your job role and you will also work with others delivering Lincolnshire mobile services.

Excellent organisational, leadership and oral and written communication skill are required. Certificates in Dental Radiography and Conscious Sedation would be an advantage.

Flexibility is required with regard to working hours to cover the full range of sessions worked within the service, and which may on occasion include Saturday or Sunday.

Post holders will be expected to provide support at other clinics when necessary, therefore ability to travel is essential.

About us

What do we offer?

• Full time, permanent contract (part time considered)
• Starting salary gross £31,049 per annum (pro rata if part time)
• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays (pro rata if part time)
• Access to Corporate Pension Scheme
• 24 / 7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Funded internal and external mandatory training to enable you to maintain your CPD
• Support with training for your wider professional development
• Uniforms provided
• Become a shareholder and have a say in how our organisation is run at all levels
• Opportunity to play a key part in local social care initiatives

Job description

Job responsibilities

For details on the main duties and responsibilities for the post, please see attached job description and person specification.