Job summary
Specialist Dental Nurse, HMP Wayland, Permanent, Full Time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 5 days
Base: HMP Wayland, Thompson Road, Griston, Thetford, IP25 6RL
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum
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We are seeking an experienced Specialist Dental Nurse to support the dental team in providing dental care at HMP Wayland.
Main duties of the job
Your main responsibility will be to provide clinical support across a range of treatments for a male adult client base and assist the team in managing an efficient dental service within the prison environment.
The postholder will lead the clinical supervision of dental nurses, including training and oversight, within the prison setting. As an official keyholder, you will be responsible for ensuring the dental department remains secure at all times and will carry out high-level training for the dental team.
Strong interpersonal, communication, IT, and organisational skills are essential. Experience with dental software is advantageous; training will be provided if needed.
The primary location is HMP Wayland, but support at other HMP sites may occasionally be required, so car ownership is desirable.
About us
What do we offer?
* Starting salary £29,970 per annum
* 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Access to a Corporate Pension Scheme
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
* Funding for mandatory training to maintain CPD
* Support for professional development
* Paid indemnity insurance
* Uniforms provided
* Opportunity to become a shareholder and influence organisational decisions
* Participation in local social care initiatives
Additional requirements: Enhanced DBS check and Ministry of Justice clearance are necessary.
For an informal discussion, contact Jacci Plant, Prison Operations Manager, at jacci.plant@cds-cic.co.uk or 07788 190538.
Please read the full Job Description and Person Specification before applying.
Details
Date posted: 13 May 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 per year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: HMP Wayland
Job locations: HMP Wayland, Thompson Road, Griston, Thetford, IP25 6RL
Job responsibilities
For details on main duties and responsibilities, please see attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification: Specialist Dental Nurse (Essential)
* Please see attached person specification within the job description.
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required.
UK Registration: Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. Further info at NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Name: Community Dental Services CIC
Address: HMP Wayland, Thompson Road, Griston, Thetford, IP25 6RL
Website: https://communitydentalservices.co.uk/
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