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Join to apply for theDental Nurserole atNHS 4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for theDental Nurserole atNHS Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Job SummaryDid you know our dental nurse roles offer genuine breath and variety in your work and career development?We are looking for someone to join the team at our Newquay Clinic. Job SummaryDid you know our dental nurse roles offer genuine breath and variety in your work and career development?We are looking for someone to join the team at our Newquay Clinic.You will provide a reliable, efficient, and timely front of house service to ensure Smile Together exceeds patient expectations at every visit and provides a first-class patient experience.Main duties of the jobSmile Together provides dental nursing careers with a difference, with exciting opportunities toProgress in our amazing newDental Nurse Career Pathwaywhich could enable you to gain additional qualifications in your own special interest and care for your own list of patients in nurse-led clinics delivering face-to-face dental care to Cornwalls most vulnerable people, depending on the route you takeMentor our foundation dental nurses and gain valuable mentorship trainingHave the opportunity to deliver care across the county in our Mobile Dental Unit as part of our Outreach teamAbout UsLet us support your career development whilst helping us make a difference to those who need us most:If you think this career choice, delivering dental care with purpose and meaning for local people and communities, is for you, simply download and complete our application form and either email it to or apply online here (remembering to attach your completed application form).Your packageAt Smile Together we offer a dental nurse role that is different to what you may have done before. We support colleagues to progress their careers in line with their individual aspirations and needs of the business. See our Inside Track case studies here to see how we have supported our colleagues to develop.Compensation And Benefits:Competitive package £26,500-£29,5000 p/a* (pro-rata)This is dependant on Additional Qualifications. Paid indemnity and GDC registration (pro rata)Our workforce benefits package including company bonus (paid pro rata) and dividend scheme*Time Off:27 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays each year (pro rata)An additional paid day off to celebrate your birthday because you deserve to be celebrated!DetailsDate posted01 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£26,500 to £29,500 a year Depending on additional QualificationContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference numberP0017-25-0009Job locationsNewquay & District HospitalSt. Thomas RoadNewquayCornwallTR7 1RQJob DescriptionJob responsibilitiesJob Summary:To ensure the efficient day-to-day running of the dental practice and to work closely with the whole team to ensure that Smile Together provides timely, accessible, quality dental care to its patients.When dental nursing the post holder will be expected to deliver a high standard of clinical support to our dentists and therapists and play an integral role in the company as a whole.Travel to provide cover at other clinical locations within Smile Together will be required on occasions.Key Accountabilities:Assist the dentist during clinical procedures and make independent judgments with regard to equipment, instruments and materialsProvide comprehensive reception cover when required including answering the telephone, booking appointments and welcoming patients to the practice ensuring accurate inputting of data into the practice system and maintaining patient confidentiality at all timesRecognise and demonstrate understanding of the different journey a patient will experience depending on their treatment needs and the service being provided to themAssist in the provision of a mentoring programme to support Foundation Dental Nurses to expand their clinical skillsParticipate in the selection of, interview and onboarding of Trainee Dental NursesRecognise and assist with any medical emergenciesProvide clinical support for clinicians within a surgery setting, and give appropriate pre-treatment and post-treatment advice to patientsEnsure high standards of patient care are maintained at all timesProvide support and reassurance to patients undergoing dental proceduresMonitor and maintain stock control with due regard to efficient use of resourcesAccurately record patient data, filing and archiving patient recordsA working knowledge of HTM 01-05 document and Infection Control proceduresActively engage with Smile Together teams and participate in audit activities, planning and development sessions, and in-house meetings etcBe 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 procedureUndertake other reasonable duties as requested by the Practice Managers and Smile Together Management TeamHold full GDC registration without conditionsPlay a valuable part in contributing to the success of the organisationBe an ambassador for the companys vision, mission and values and demonstrate related behavioursTo professionally represent Smile Together as an ambassador for the company in this role, leading by exampleMaintain and develop your clinical competency and continuing professional/personal development according to agreed training needs via our Smile Together Training Academy and Perform (appraisal and review system)Work alongside clinical and professional support colleagues in service improvement and facilitate ongoing organisational change and developmentJob DescriptionJob responsibilitiesKey Accountabilities:Assist the dentist during clinical procedures and make independent judgments with regard to equipment, instruments and materialsProvide comprehensive reception cover when required including answering the telephone, booking appointments and welcoming patients to the practice ensuring accurate inputting of data into the practice system and maintaining patient confidentiality at all timesRecognise and demonstrate understanding of the different journey a patient will experience depending on their treatment needs and the service being provided to themAssist in the provision of a mentoring programme to support Foundation Dental Nurses to expand their clinical skillsParticipate in the selection of, interview and onboarding of Trainee Dental NursesRecognise and assist with any medical emergenciesProvide clinical support for clinicians within a surgery setting, and give appropriate pre-treatment and post-treatment advice to patientsEnsure high standards of patient care are maintained at all timesProvide support and reassurance to patients undergoing dental proceduresMonitor and maintain stock control with due regard to efficient use of resourcesAccurately record patient data, filing and archiving patient recordsA working knowledge of HTM 01-05 document and Infection Control proceduresActively engage with Smile Together teams and participate in audit activities, planning and development sessions, and in-house meetings etcBe 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 procedureUndertake other reasonable duties as requested by the Practice Managers and Smile Together Management TeamHold full GDC registration without conditionsPlay a valuable part in contributing to the success of the organisationBe an ambassador for the companys vision, mission and values and demonstrate related behavioursTo professionally represent Smile Together as an ambassador for the company in this role, leading by exampleMaintain and develop your clinical competency and continuing professional/personal development according to agreed training needs via our Smile Together Training Academy and Perform (appraisal and review system)Work alongside clinical and professional support colleagues in service improvement and facilitate ongoing organisational change and developmentPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssentialNEBDN National Certificate in Dental Nursing, NVQ Level 3 in Dental Nursing (DN) or equivilent Full registration with the General Dental Council Post registration qualification in one of the following: Radiography, Oral health Education, Inhalation Sedation and IV Sedation and Fluoride Varnish Application- these must be provided by an accredited awarding body, such as NEBDN, City and Guilds and BDAExperienceEssentialCompetency in the common aspects of dental nursing and experience of a wide range of dental procedures acquired through training and clinical experience Trained to recognise and respond to medical emergencies (i.e. Immediate Life Support Techniques)DesirableExperience of mentoring newly qualified Dental Nurses and or student Dental Nurses Experience in the recruitment of Dental NursesPerson SpecificationEssentialCompetency in the common aspects of dental nursing and experience of a wide range of dental procedures acquired through training and clinical experience Trained to recognise and respond to medical emergencies (i.e. Immediate Life Support Techniques)DesirableExperience of mentoring newly qualified Dental Nurses and or student Dental Nurses Experience in the recruitment of Dental NursesDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameSmile TogetherAddressNewquay & District HospitalSt. Thomas RoadNewquayCornwallTR7 1RQEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab)Employer detailsEmployer nameSmile TogetherAddressNewquay & District HospitalSt. Thomas RoadNewquayCornwallTR7 1RQEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab)LNKD1_UKTJ Seniority levelSeniority level Entry level Employment typeEmployment type Part-time Job functionJob function Health Care Provider Industries Dentists Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at NHS by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Dental Nurse” roles.Truro, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago High Street, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Receptionist / Administrator - Neetside SurgeryTruro, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Regulatory, Compliance and Assurance OfficerTruro, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago High Street, England, United Kingdom 3 months ago Redruth, England, United Kingdom 3 hours ago Par, England, United Kingdom 22 hours ago Wadebridge, England, United Kingdom 3 hours ago Engagement Administrator (Your Future Team)Bodmin, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Bodmin, England, United Kingdom 3 hours ago Truro, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago High Street, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Truro, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago Truro, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Leadership and Capabilities Administration Assistant - 31396Redruth, England, United Kingdom 3 hours ago Leadership and Capabilities Administration Assistant - 31396Wadebridge, England, United Kingdom 3 hours ago Penryn, England, United Kingdom 20 hours ago Leadership and Capabilities Administration Assistant - 31396Bodmin, England, United Kingdom 3 hours ago Camelford, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Camelford, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Personal Assistant in Local Operations - 31505Wadebridge, England, United Kingdom 3 hours ago Feock, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Personal Assistant in Local Operations - 31505Redruth, England, United Kingdom 3 hours ago Personal Assistant in Local Operations - 31505Bodmin, England, United Kingdom 3 hours ago Falmouth, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Business Support Coordinator | Hungerford (Part time)High Street, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago St Ives, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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