Primary Care Careers

Locum Qualified Dental Nurse

The closing date is 24 July 2025

Job summary

Tooth Club in Ipswich are excited to announce they are seeking a reliable and flexible locum qualified dental nurse, to join our clinical team to work across our three practices: Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds, and Halstead. This role suits a professional who thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment and is committed to high standards in patient care, teamwork, and compliance. This position is offered on a full-time basis, working Monday to Saturday (with one weekday off; Saturday work is mandatory), 8:45am 5:45pm.Travel costs covered when traveling from base practice (Ipswich) to Bury St Edmunds or Halstead.

Main duties of the job

  • Assist dentists, hygienists, and therapists during clinical procedures
  • Prepare and maintain dental instruments, materials, and equipment
  • Follow cross-infection control protocols and maintain a hygienic clinical setting
  • Ensure a positive and comfortable patient experience
  • Accurately update patient records and support compliance documentation
  • Support reception and administrative duties when needed
  • Be flexible and responsive to the needs of multiple practice locations

Join Tooth Club Ipswich and take the next step in your dental career with a practice that truly values its team members.

About us

Why Join Tooth Club Ipswich?

At Tooth Club Ipswich, we believe in creating a work environment where our team members can thrive. We invest in the latest dental technology and provide ongoing training opportunities to ensure our dentists can deliver the best care possible. Join us and be a part of a practice that values excellence, innovation, and teamwork.

If you are a dedicated and enthusiastic dentist looking to join a leading dental practice, we would love to hear from you.

Details

Date posted

03 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.21 to £13.21 an hour - depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

28778

Job locations

50 Butter Market

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP1 1BT


Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • National diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 or equivalent.
  • Valid GDC registration.

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience as a dental nurse.
  • Friendly, reliable, understanding individual.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • National diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 or equivalent.
  • Valid GDC registration.

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience as a dental nurse.
  • Friendly, reliable, understanding individual.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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 Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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 Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

50 Butter Market

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP1 1BT


Employer's website

https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

50 Butter Market

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP1 1BT


Employer's website

https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Tooth Club - Ipswich

enquiries@eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk

0123456789

Details

Date posted

03 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.21 to £13.21 an hour - depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

28778

Job locations

50 Butter Market

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP1 1BT


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