Dental Nurse - Somerset

Job summary

This fixed term maternity cover post is a great opportunity to join Somerset's Community Dental Service and make a meaningful difference to children and adults with additional needs and complex medical conditions. The service supports patients who are unable to access high street dentistry and require flexible, patient centred and reassuring care.

The post is full time (37.5 hours per week), although job share arrangements will be considered. For job share, applicants must be able to commit to a minimum of 2 or 3 days per week, with combined cover equating to five days.

Based primarily at Taunton Dental Access Centre, with occasional work at Bridgwater and Yeovil clinics, you will work alongside dentists and dental therapists delivering highquality care. You will play a key role in supporting patients, families and carers during dental treatment that can feel distressing or overwhelming.

Our recruitment video highlights our Community Dental Service: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4q62-Vf0osQ

We welcome informal discussions or visits prior to application.

Please contact Clea Carter, Senior Dental Nurse, on 01823 346116 or via clea.carter@somersetft.nhs.uk.

Main duties of the job

• Support dentists and dental therapists to deliver high quality, patient centred dental care to children and adults with additional needs and complex medical conditions.
• Assist with a range of clinical dental treatments, adapting care to meet individual patient needs and providing reassurance throughout appointments.
• Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control in line with Trust policies, ensuring a safe clinical environment at all times.
• Support patient safety, including assisting with medical emergencies where required.
• Work collaboratively within a supportive multidisciplinary Community Dental Service team to ensure care is delivered in a calm, flexible and compassionate manner.
• Contribute to the effective running of clinics based in Taunton, and occasionally Bridgwater and Yeovil, in line with service requirements.
• Uphold Trust policies, professional standards and values, contributing to a positive team culture focused on delivering excellent care to vulnerable patient groups.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.