Senior Dental Nurse

NHS; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking a Band 5 Senior Dental Nurse for a permanent, full-time role based in Nottingham. This position involves leading a team, managing clinical duties, and ensuring excellent dental care across a range of patient needs, including children and the elderly. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary and various benefits, with a commitment to professional development and working collaboratively within a rewarding health care environment.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Access to Corporate Pension Scheme

24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme

Funded training for CPD maintenance

Uniforms provided

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications in dental nursing required.
• Certificates in Dental Radiography and Conscious Sedation are advantageous.
• Must be flexible regarding working hours, including potential weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise dental nurses and receptionists.
• Support dental care delivery across various settings.
• Manage timetabling, training, and clinical governance.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

Dental Radiography Certificate

Conscious Sedation Certificate

Job description

Job summary

Band 5 Senior Dental Nurse Permanent, Full Time

Hours: 37.5 hours, 5 days per week

Base: Meadows Health Centre, 1 Bridgeway Centre, Meadows, Nottingham, NG2 2JG

Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum

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Main duties of the job

What are we looking for?

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 have a Key role within within Clinical Governance.

You will support the dental team in the provision of dental care in various settings across Nottingham. This will include a wide range of treatments for a broad client base which includes children, special needs, phobics and the elderly.

You will need excellent organisational, leadership and oral and written communication skills. 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, 37.5 hours per week
• Starting salary gross £29,970 per annum
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• 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

Please ensure that you read the Job Description, which also includes the person specification, before applying.

Details Date posted

18 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

SDN Meadows

Job locations

Meadows Health Centre

1 Bridgeway Centre, Meadows

Nottingham

NG2 2JG

Job description Job responsibilities

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

Job description Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification Senior Dental Nurse Essential

• Please see attached job description and person specification

Person Specification Senior Dental Nurse Essential

• Please see attached job description and person specification

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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Community Dental Services CIC

Address

Meadows Health Centre

1 Bridgeway Centre, Meadows

Nottingham

NG2 2JG

Employer's website

https://communitydentalservices.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Community Dental Services CIC

Address

Meadows Health Centre

1 Bridgeway Centre, Meadows

Nottingham

NG2 2JG

Employer's website

https://communitydentalservices.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)