Job summary
Were
Hiring aPart-Time Dental Nurse
Competitive
Salary:£26,500.00-£29,500.00* per annum, pro rata
*Salary
levels are discussed during interviews and are based on your qualifications and
experience.
Location: Harleigh Road Dental Clinic, Bodmin
Hours:30
Application
deadline:5th April 2026
We have the right to close this advert early.
Do you want
to be part of a team where your work truly impacts your community, the
environment, and the future of healthcare? Then Smile Together is the place for
you!
About the Role:
We are looking for a caring, motivated Dental Nurse
to join our friendly, patient-focused team. Working across our modern practices
and community locations, you will provide high-quality clinical support to our
dentists and dental therapists while helping deliver exceptional patient care.
Whether youre newly qualified or an experienced nurse
looking for a fresh opportunity, Smile Together offers a supportive
environment, opportunities to develop your skills, and the chance to contribute
to meaningful community health initiatives.
Innovative
Dental Nurse Career Pathway:
Grow
and develop within a supportive environment where you can pursue special
interests, gain qualifications, and even care for your own list of patients in
nurse-led clinics. Additional qualifications include Radiography, IHS/IV
Sedation and Fluoride Varnish, Oral Health Education.
Main duties of the job
What Youll Do
- Provide chairside assistance to clinicians across general, urgent, and community dentistry settings.
- Maintain high standards of infection control and ensure surgeries are prepared and cleaned efficiently.
- Support the delivery of emergency and routine care, including special care and paediatric sessions.
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering care both in-practice and, when required, through community and outreach programmes.
- Engage with patients compassionately, helping to reduce anxiety and ensure they feel welcomed and supported.
- Assist with administrative tasks including record-keeping, stock control, and patient preparation.
What Were Looking For:
- GDC-registered Dental Nurse.
- A friendly, positive, and professional attitude with a passion for patient care.
- Strong teamwork skills and the ability to adapt within a dynamic clinical environment.
- Commitment to ongoing development and maintaining high clinical standards.
- Enthusiasm for Smile Togethers mission of improving oral health and reducing inequalities across Cornwall.
About us
Why
Join Us?
Were
more than just a dental practice, were proud to be
the UKs first dental practice to be B Corp
certified
a
Community Interest Company (CIC)
proud
to be employee-owned, giving our team a voice within the business
What
Makes Us Unique?
Employee-Owned: Be more than an employee
become a co-owner, shaping the future of Smile Together.
B
Corp Certified:
We use business as a force for good, socially, environmentally and eithically
Mentorship
and Professional Development:
Well
help you develop your skills with access to DCME, including a paid subscription to Agilio for continuous professional
development, mentorship opportunities, and unique chances to work across
Cornwall, including in our Mobile Dental Unit.
Paid
Indemnity & GDC Registration:
Weve
got you covered so you can focus on your career.
Workforce
Benefits Package:
Occupational
pension scheme, 27 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), National
Living Wage Employer, and an extra paid day off to celebrate your birthday!
Unique
Employee Ownership Benefits:
Shareholder
Opportunities: Have a real voice in shaping the future of our employee-owned
company
Health
and Wellbeing:
Comprehensive
Wellbeing Support: Through our Health Assured Programme, youll have access to
tools for mental and physical health, including 24-hour helplines, structured
therapy, and more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job
Summary:
To
provide clinical support to dentists and therapists, ensuring the effective and
safe delivery of high-quality dental care. The role also involves maintaining
compliance with professional and regulatory standards while supporting
efficient practice operations.
Travel to provide cover at other clinical
locations within Smile Together will be required on occasions.
Key
accountabilities
Working
in Accordance with GDC Dental Standards and CQC Regulations
As
a General Dental Council (GDC) registered professional, the post holder must:
Adhere
to GDC Standards for the Dental Team, ensuring ethical and effective patient
care.
Maintain
full GDC registration without conditions.
Uphold
clinical governance, infection control (HTM 01-05), and professional conduct
standards.
Commitment
to Patient Experience
Recognise
and demonstrate an understanding of the different journey a patient will
experience depending on their treatment needs and the service being provided to
them
Provide
clear, professional communication to patients about their treatment.
Adapt
care to individual patient needs, ensuring a supportive clinical environment.
Provide
support and reassurance to patients undergoing dental procedures
Maintain
strict patient confidentiality in line with GDPR, GDC, and NHS regulations.
Ensure
secure handling and accurate recording of patient data.
Prevent
unauthorised access to patient information, adhering to information governance
policies.
Clinical
Responsibilities
Provide
chairside assistance and anticipate clinician needs. Assist the dentist during
clinical procedures and make independent judgments with regard to equipment,
instruments and materials
Provide
clinical support for clinicians within a surgery setting, and give appropriate
pre-treatment and post-treatment advice to patients
Maintain
infection control and follow HTM 01-05 guidance.
Assist
in managing medical emergencies and follow safety protocols.
Monitor
and maintain clinical stock control.
Accurately
record patient data, filing and archiving patient records
Support
clinical and professional support colleagues in service improvement and
organisational change and development
Reception
& Patient Support
Provide
reception cover when required, ensuring accurate appointment booking and
professional patient interactions.
Maintain
accurate data entry while upholding confidentiality.
Training
& Mentoring
Support
the training of Foundation Dental Nurses and participate in the recruitment and
onboarding of trainees.
Contribute
to service improvement initiatives.
Compliance
& Professional Development
Be 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 procedure
Engage
in continuing professional development (CPD) via the Smile Together Training
Academy and Perform appraisal system.
Actively
engage with Smile Together teams and participate in audit activities, planning
and development sessions, and in-house meetings
Undertake
other reasonable duties as requested by the Practice Managers and Smile
Together Management Team
Professional
Conduct & Organisational Commitment
Act
as a positive ambassador for Smile Together, promoting its vision, mission, and
values.
Support
Smile Togethers social enterprise objectives, contributing to community oral
health initiatives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job
Summary:
To
provide clinical support to dentists and therapists, ensuring the effective and
safe delivery of high-quality dental care. The role also involves maintaining
compliance with professional and regulatory standards while supporting
efficient practice operations.
Travel to provide cover at other clinical
locations within Smile Together will be required on occasions.
Key
accountabilities
Working
in Accordance with GDC Dental Standards and CQC Regulations
As
a General Dental Council (GDC) registered professional, the post holder must:
Adhere
to GDC Standards for the Dental Team, ensuring ethical and effective patient
care.
Maintain
full GDC registration without conditions.
Uphold
clinical governance, infection control (HTM 01-05), and professional conduct
standards.
Commitment
to Patient Experience
Recognise
and demonstrate an understanding of the different journey a patient will
experience depending on their treatment needs and the service being provided to
them
Provide
clear, professional communication to patients about their treatment.
Adapt
care to individual patient needs, ensuring a supportive clinical environment.
Provide
support and reassurance to patients undergoing dental procedures
Maintain
strict patient confidentiality in line with GDPR, GDC, and NHS regulations.
Ensure
secure handling and accurate recording of patient data.
Prevent
unauthorised access to patient information, adhering to information governance
policies.
Clinical
Responsibilities
Provide
chairside assistance and anticipate clinician needs. Assist the dentist during
clinical procedures and make independent judgments with regard to equipment,
instruments and materials
Provide
clinical support for clinicians within a surgery setting, and give appropriate
pre-treatment and post-treatment advice to patients
Maintain
infection control and follow HTM 01-05 guidance.
Assist
in managing medical emergencies and follow safety protocols.
Monitor
and maintain clinical stock control.
Accurately
record patient data, filing and archiving patient records
Support
clinical and professional support colleagues in service improvement and
organisational change and development
Reception
& Patient Support
Provide
reception cover when required, ensuring accurate appointment booking and
professional patient interactions.
Maintain
accurate data entry while upholding confidentiality.
Training
& Mentoring
Support
the training of Foundation Dental Nurses and participate in the recruitment and
onboarding of trainees.
Contribute
to service improvement initiatives.
Compliance
& Professional Development
Be 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 procedure
Engage
in continuing professional development (CPD) via the Smile Together Training
Academy and Perform appraisal system.
Actively
engage with Smile Together teams and participate in audit activities, planning
and development sessions, and in-house meetings
Undertake
other reasonable duties as requested by the Practice Managers and Smile
Together Management Team
Professional
Conduct & Organisational Commitment
Act
as a positive ambassador for Smile Together, promoting its vision, mission, and
values.
Support
Smile Togethers social enterprise objectives, contributing to community oral
health initiatives.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma in Dental Nursing
- GDC Registered
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma in Dental Nursing
- GDC Registered
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).
