Job Summary
Were Hiring aPart-Time Dental Nurse
Location: Penzance
Hours: 30
Application deadline: 2nd January 2026 (We have the right to close this advert early.)
Interview date: 12th January 2026
Are you passionate about helping others and making a real difference? 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!
Competitive Salary: £26,500.00‑£29,500.00 per annum, pro rata
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 you’re 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, Fluoride Varnish, Oral Health Education.
Key Responsibilities
GDC-registered Dental Nurse.
* 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 ensuring they feel welcomed and supported.
* Assist with administrative tasks including record‑keeping, stock control, and patient preparation.
What We're Looking For
* 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 Together’s mission of improving oral health and reducing inequalities across Cornwall.
Qualifications
* NEBDN National Certificate in Dental Nursing, NVQ Level 3 in Dental Nursing (DN) or equivalent.
* Full registration with the General Dental Council.
Experience
* Competency in the common aspects of dental nursing and experience of a wide range of dental procedures acquired through training and clinical experience.
* Trained to recognise and respond to medical emergencies (e.g., Immediate Life Support Techniques).
* Desirable: Experience of mentoring newly qualified Dental Nurses or student Dental Nurses.
* Desirable: Experience in the recruitment of Dental Nurses.
Benefits
* Employee‑Owned – becoming a co‑owner, shaping the future of Smile Together.
* B Corp Certified – business as a force for good, socially, environmentally, and ethically.
* Mentorship and Professional Development – access to Smile Together Training Academy, paid subscription to Agilio, mentorship opportunities, and opportunities to work across Cornwall, including in our Mobile Dental Unit.
* Paid Indemnity & GDC Registration – covered by the company.
* Workforce Benefits Package – occupational pension scheme, 27 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), National Living Wage Employer, an extra paid day off to celebrate your birthday.
* Community Involvement – engage in projects such as coastal outreach, support for Health for Homeless Cornwall, and paid volunteer time for charity work.
* Health and Wellbeing – comprehensive wellbeing support via Health Assured Programme, 24‑hour helplines, structured therapy, and more.
Employer Details
Smile Together
The Lescudjack Centre, Penmere Close, Penzance, Cornwall, TR183PE
Website: https://smiletogether.co.uk/
Additional Information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check – subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
UK Registration – applicants must have current UK professional registration.
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