Job summary
Specialist Dental Nurse, HMP Highpoint
Permanent, Part Time
Hours: 15 hours per week, 2 days
Base: HMP Highpoint North and South, Stradishall, Newmarket, CB8 9YG
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum pro rata rata (Actual £11,988 - £14,593.20)
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We are looking for an experienced Specialist Dental Nurse to support the dental team in the provision of dental care at HMP Highpoint North and South.
Main duties of the job
Your main responsibility will be to provide clinical support in a wide range of treatments for a male adult client base and assisting the team with all other aspects of running an efficient service for our patients within the prison service.
The postholder will undertake the clinical lead of dental nurses, including training and supervision, within the prison environment. As an official keyholder, you will be required to carry out high level training to each of the dental team and you will be solely responsible for the dental department being locked and secure at all times.
You will require initiative and strong interpersonal and communication skills to enjoy working with this specialist community and to ensure seamless care to patients.
Excellent IT and organisational skills are also an advantage to these positions and candidates should be proficient with Outlook, Word, Excel, and should have competent keyboard skills, knowledge of a dental software package would be an advantage, though training will be given to the successful candidates.
The post holder's base will be HMP Highpoint North and South. However, on occasion you may be expected to provide support at other HMP locations, therefore, car users are desirable.
About us
What do we offer?
- Starting salary £29,970 per annum, pro rata
- 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, pro rata
- 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 developmen
- Paid indemnity
- 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
Enhanced DBS and the ability to meet Ministry of Justice clearance will be required.
Please ensure that you read the Job Description, which also includes the person specification, before applying.
Details
Date posted
02 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year Per annum pro rata (Actual £11,988 - £14,593.20)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
HMP Highpoint
Job locations
HMP Highpoint North and South
Stradishall
Newmarket
CB8 9YG
Employer details
Employer name
Community Dental Services CIC
Address
HMP Highpoint North and South
Stradishall
Newmarket
CB8 9YG
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