Job Summary
This role is offered on a permanent basis. The hours are part‑time, 30 hours per week. Gloucestershire Community Dental Services delivers high‑quality care to individuals with additional and complex needs across the county. We are currently looking for two experienced and enthusiastic GDC registered dental nurses to join our dedicated and supportive team. Opportunities are available at our Stroud clinic (30.0 hours) and Cheltenham clinic (22.5 hours), with an expectation to cover alternative sites when required. In this rewarding role, you will support our dentists and dental therapists across a range of settings – including dental clinics and domiciliary care environments. You will need to demonstrate excellent team‑working skills as well as the ability to work independently and use your own initiative when required.
Responsibilities
* Communicate with a variety of service users who have individual needs and other health professionals.
* Proficient in the use of all dental equipment, including performance checks and identifying maintenance issues.
* Carry out stock control and maintenance of stock in the surgeries.
* Provide chair‑side dental nurse duties, assisting dentists in delivering treatment in the community dental service.
* Ensure all necessary instruments, equipment and materials are prepared and ready for use on each patient, with a specific requirement for accuracy during all procedures with little or no margin for error.
* Make available fine instruments and materials for clinical use, with thorough knowledge of all instruments, equipment and materials used, and interpret the needs of patients and clinicians promptly and efficiently.
* Handle patients, stock and equipment following the manual handling techniques laid down by the trust.
* Process radiographs using toxic chemicals, mount x‑rays, and be responsible for accurate labelling and filing of x‑rays.
* Ensure that all records are available when required, including medical history forms and x‑rays.
Qualifications and Experience
* National qualification in Dental Nursing.
* Registered with the General Dental Council.
* Experience using dental software.
* Knowledge of computer dental systems.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Experience with patients with additional needs.
* Evidence of ability to manage medical emergencies.
* Knowledge of Information Governance.
Benefits and Working Conditions
Pay: £27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum (pro‑rata). Band: Band 4.
Contract: Permanent.
Working pattern: Part‑time.
Job locations: Redwood House Dental Clinic, Beeches Green, Stroud GL5 4AE.
Additional Requirements
Disclosure and Barring Service Check required.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Redwood House Dental Clinic, Beeches Green, Stroud, GL5 4AE
Reference number: 327‑25‑983.
Date posted: 24 November 2025.
Website: https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/
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