Job summary
Want to develop the next generation of Dental Nurses whilst maintaining clinical responsibilities?

We are seeking a knowledgeable and motivated Dental Nurse Assessor to support and assess an apprentice dental nurse throughout their training journey.

This is an evolving role, and the postholder's expertise will be key to developing and implementing a robust apprenticeship training programme. The role will include mentoring the apprentice, assessing practical competence and underpinning knowledge, maintaining accurate learner records, and ensuring training meets awarding body and regulatory requirements.

The postholder will also be expected to work clinically as part of the dental team while their Dental Nurse competencies are completed and signed off, helping to maintain professional practice and support the delivery of high-quality patient care.

This is a hybrid role, with a minimum of one clinical day per week and up to two hybrid working days, where service requirements allow.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced dental professional who is passionate about education, quality, clinical excellence, and training the next generation of dental nurses.

We welcome informal discussions about the role and encourage candidates to arrange a site visit to meet the team and learn more about our service.

Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.

Main duties of the job

• Develop and implement a robust apprenticeship training programme, whilst keeping up to date with developments in dental nursing practice, education, and apprenticeship standards.
• Assess and support apprentice dental nurses in the workplace through planned reviews.
• Monitor learner progress against qualification standards, apprenticeship requirements, and awarding body criteria.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and constructive feedback to help learners develop their clinical knowledge, practical skills, and professional behaviours.
• Carry out observations, reviews, and assessments, ensuring all evidence is valid, accurate, and completed within required timescales.
• Work clinically as part of the dental team, maintaining professional competence and supporting the delivery of safe, effective, high-quality patient care.

About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Job responsibilities
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential

• Familiarity with NEBDN National Diploma requirements and portfolio/evidence expectations.

Qualifications
Essential

• Dental Nurse National Certificate/NVQ Level Oral Health Care.
• GCSE's, or equivalent, in Literacy and Numeracy.
• Recognised assessor qualification suitable for assessing the NEBDN National Diploma.
• Registration with the General Dental Council.
• Full and valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle

Further Training or Job-Related Aptitude and Skills
Essential

• Literate, numerate and able to communicate at all levels
• Basic computer skills; familiar with dental software package
• Able to supervise trainees and unqualified staff

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working in the general community or hospital dental service.
• Experience in working within general and aesthetic/sedation/special needs environment.
• Experience of supporting learners/trainees in practice, including giving feedback and contributing to development plans.

Desirable

• Previous supervisory/line management experience.

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).

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.