Job summary
Senior Dental Nurse
Permanent Contract, Full Time
Hours: 37.5 hours, 5 days per week
Base: Dental Care Centre, Bedford Health Village,3 Kimbolton Road, Bedford, MK40 2NT
Salary: £32,073 - £39,043 per annum
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an experienced, qualified Senior Dental Nurse to run the dental clinic at the Dental Care Centre, Bedford.
As Senior Dental Nurse you will take the clinical and managerial lead of dental nurses and reception teams including rostering, recruitment, training and development reviews. You will undertake dental nursing and reception duties within your job role.
You will need good organisational skills, plenty of common sense and good oral and written communication skills. Certificates in Dental Radiography and Conscious Sedation would be an advantage.
The post holder will be expected to visit all clinics to provide the necessary support, therefore access to a car is essential.
About us
What do we offer?
- Full time, permanent contract, 37.5 hours per week
- Starting salary gross £32,073 per annum
- 27 days holiday pro rata, 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
24 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
DCC SDN
Job locations
Dental Care Centre, Bedford Health Village
3 Kimbolton Road, Bedford
Bedford
MK40 2NT
Employer details
Employer name
Community Dental Services CIC
Address
Dental Care Centre, Bedford Health Village
3 Kimbolton Road, Bedford
Bedford
MK40 2NT
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