Dental Nurse

Job overview

Were Hiring a full or part time Dental Nurses

Location:Quayside Dental Centre, Quayside House, Quay Street, Gloucester, GL1 2TZ

Salary:Competitive Salary as part of our Innovative Dental Nurse Career Pathway: From £ 29120.00* per annum, pro rata

Our career pathway is designed to support professional development and reward additional qualifications, skills and experience, giving nurses the opportunity to progress within the salary range as they develop their careers with us.

Salary levels are discussed during interviews and are based on your qualifications and experience.

About the role:

Join Smile Together, a growing, forward-thinking dental company, as we expand into Gloucester with a brand-new, purpose-built clinic designed to improve access to NHS dentistry for the local community. This is a unique opportunity to be part of an exciting new clinic from the very beginning.

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. Additional qualifications include Radiography, IHS/IV Sedation, Fluoride Varnish and Oral Health Education.

Job description

What Youll Do

• Provide high-quality clinical support to our dentists and therapists while helping deliver exceptional patient care
• Maintain high standards of infection control and ensure surgeries are prepared and cleaned efficiently.
• Support the delivery of emergency and routine care, including special care and paediatric sessions.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering care across practice and community settings.
• Engage with patients compassionately, helping to reduce anxiety and ensure they feel welcomed and supported.
• Assist with administrative tasks including record-keeping, stock control, and patient preparation.

What Were Looking For:

• GDC-registered Dental Nurse.
• A friendly, positive, and professional attitude with a passion for patient care.
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to adapt within a dynamic clinical environment.
• Commitment to ongoing development and maintaining high clinical standards.
• Enthusiasm for Smile Togethers mission of improving oral health and reducing inequalities within local communities

Job responsibilities

Job Summary:

To provide clinical support to dentists and therapists, ensuring the effective and safe delivery of high-quality dental care. The role also involves maintaining compliance with professional and regulatory standards while supporting efficient practice operations.

Travel to provide cover at other clinical locations within Smile Together will be required on occasions.

Key accountabilities

Working in Accordance with GDC Dental Standards and CQC Regulations

As a General Dental Council (GDC) registered professional, the post holder must:

Adhere to GDC Standards for the Dental Team, ensuring ethical and effective patient care.

Maintain full GDC registration without conditions.

Uphold clinical governance, infection control (HTM 01-05), and professional conduct standards.

Commitment to Patient Experience

Recognise and demonstrate an understanding of the different journey a patient will experience depending on their treatment needs and the service being provided to them

Provide clear, professional communication to patients about their treatment.

Adapt care to individual patient needs, ensuring a supportive clinical environment.

Provide support and reassurance to patients undergoing dental procedures

Maintain strict patient confidentiality in line with GDPR, GDC, and NHS regulations.

Ensure secure handling and accurate recording of patient data.

Prevent unauthorised access to patient information, adhering to information governance policies.

Clinical Responsibilities

Provide chairside assistance and anticipate clinician needs. Assist the dentist during clinical procedures and make independent judgments with regard to equipment, instruments and materials

Provide clinical support for clinicians within a surgery setting, and give appropriate pre-treatment and post-treatment advice to patients

Maintain infection control and follow HTM 01-05 guidance.

Assist in managing medical emergencies and follow safety protocols.

Monitor and maintain clinical stock control.

Accurately record patient data, filing and archiving patient records

Support clinical and professional support colleagues in service improvement and organisational change and development

Reception & Patient Support

Provide reception cover when required, ensuring accurate appointment booking and professional patient interactions.

Maintain accurate data entry while upholding confidentiality.

Training & Mentoring

Support the training of Foundation Dental Nurses and participate in the recruitment and onboarding of trainees.

Contribute to service improvement initiatives.

Compliance & Professional Development

Be responsible for safe working and practice on a day-to-day basis in sites of clinical activity, ensuring compliance with clinical governance and legislation, appropriate health, safety and security procedures within the work area, and reporting accidents, incidents and near misses using the Smile Together incident reporting procedure

Engage in continuing professional development (CPD) via the Smile Together Training Academy and Perform appraisal system.

Actively engage with Smile Together teams and participate in audit activities, planning and development sessions, and in-house meetings

Undertake other reasonable duties as requested by the Practice Managers and Smile Together Management Team

Professional Conduct & Organisational Commitment

Act as a positive ambassador for Smile Together, promoting its vision, mission, and values.

Support Smile Togethers social enterprise objectives, contributing to community oral health initiatives.

About the organisation

Why Join Us?

Were more than just a dental practice, were proud to be

• the UKs first dental practice to be B Corp certified
• a Community Interest Company (CIC)
• employee-owned, giving our team a voice within the business

From reducing our environmental toothprint through sustainable practices to improving access to dental care within local communities, our mission goes beyond dentistry we change lives, and wed love you to be part of that.

Paid Indemnity & GDC Registration:

Weve 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!

Smile+ Employee Benefits Platform

Enjoy access to our Smile+ employee benefits platform, bringing together exclusive employee discounts, health and wellbeing resources, financial wellbeing support, recognition tools and a range of benefits designed to support you both at work and beyond.

Health Cash Plan

Access a comprehensive Health Cash Plan through Westfield Health, helping you claim back the cost of everyday healthcare while providing access to a wide range of health and wellbeing services, from optical and dental care to GP support, diagnostic tests and wellbeing resources.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma in Dental Nursing
• GDC Registered