Overview
Job Summary: We’re hiring a full-time Dental Nurse at Keast Mews Dental Centre, 13-15 Keast Mews, Fore Street, Saltash, PL12 6AR. 5 days per week, 37.5 hours. Salary: £26,500.00–£29,500.00 per annum (discussed during interview based on qualifications and experience). Application deadline: 16 October 2025 (advert may close early). Interview date: 21 October 2025.
Location: Keast Mews Dental Centre, Saltash. This role supports Smile Together, a private dental practice focused on patient-centred, high-quality care and improving access to dentistry across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
Responsibilities
* Assist the dentist during clinical procedures and make independent judgments regarding equipment, instruments and materials.
* Provide comprehensive reception cover when required, including answering calls, booking appointments, and welcoming patients, with accurate data input and maintaining patient confidentiality.
* Ensure a high standard of patient care and a first-class patient experience; provide pre- and post-treatment information to patients.
* Travel to provide cover at other Smile Together clinical locations as required.
* Support mentoring of Foundation Dental Nurses to expand clinical skills; participate in selection, interview and onboarding of Trainee Dental Nurses.
* Recognise and assist with medical emergencies; maintain clinical governance, health and safety and security procedures; report incidents as required.
* Provide clinical support in the surgery and maintain stock control and resource efficiency.
* Accurately record patient data and maintain records in accordance with HTM 01-05 and infection control procedures.
* Engage with teams, participate in audits, planning, development sessions and in-house meetings.
* Undertake other duties as requested by Practice Managers and Smile Together Management Team.
* Hold full GDC registration without conditions.
* Maintain professional development through the Smile Together Training Academy and Perform appraisal system.
Qualifications
Essential
* NEBDN National Certificate in Dental Nursing, NVQ Level 3 in Dental Nursing (DN) or equivalent; Full registration with the General Dental Council.
* Competency in common dental nursing tasks and experience with a wide range of dental procedures; trained to recognise and respond to medical emergencies (Immediate Life Support).
Desirable
* Experience mentoring newly qualified Dental Nurses or student Dental Nurses; experience in recruitment of Dental Nurses.
Other Requirements
* UK work eligibility (no sponsorship provided); ability to commute to the place of work; GDC registration without conditions.
* Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of safeguarding requirements.
About Smile Together
* Employee-owned and B Corp certified; community-focused with a mission to improve oral health across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
* Mentorship and professional development through the Smile Together Training Academy and access to Agilio for continuous professional development; opportunities to work across Cornwall, including in our Mobile Dental Unit.
* Benefits: occupational pension, 27 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), National Living Wage employer, one extra paid day off for birthday, and unique employee ownership benefits including stakeholder opportunities.
* Community involvement: opportunities for paid volunteer time and engagement with coastal outreach and health initiatives.
Application Details
To apply, demonstrate the right to work in the UK and ability to commute to the practice. Details include the post date 01 October 2025, reference P0017-25-0024, and location at Keast Mews Dental Centre, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6AR. For the employer, Smile Together: https://smiletogether.co.uk/
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