Job Summary
We're Hiring a full or part time Dental Nurse
Location: Bodmin
Salary: Competitive Salary as part of our Innovative Dental Nurse Career Pathway £27,560-£30,680* per annum, pro rata
Our career pathway is designed to support professional development and reward additional qualifications, skills and experience, giving nurses the opportunity to progress within the salary range as they develop their careers with us.
Salary levels are discussed during interviews and are based on your qualifications and experience.

About the role:
We are looking for a caring, motivated Dental Nurse to join our friendly, patient-focused team.
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.

Smile Together provides dental nursing careers with a difference, with exciting opportunities to:

• Grow and develop in our innovative dental nurse career pathway 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 and Oral Health Education.
• Mentor our foundation dental nurses and gain valuable mentorship training
• Have the opportunity to deliver care across the county in our Mobile Dental Unit as part of our Outreach team

What makes us unique?
We're more than just a dental practice, we're proud to be

• The UK's first dental practice to be B Corp certified
• A Community Interest Company (CIC) Every day, we work to improve the health and wellbeing of our community, with special attention to vulnerable and underserved communities.
• Employee-owned Be more than an employee, become a shareholder, shaping the future of Smile Together.
• Living Wage Employer: We're proud to be part of over 16,000 UK employers leading the way on decent pay for our employees.

Your package:
Paid indemnity and GDC registration
We've got you covered so you can focus on your career.
Time off
27 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays each year (pro rata) and an additional paid day off to celebrate your birthday because you deserve to be celebrated!
Professional Development:
We'll help you develop your skills with access to our Smile Together Training Academy, including a paid subscription to Agilio for continuous professional development.
Community Involvement:
Get involved in impactful community projects and outreach initiatives across the region. Opportunity for half a days paid volunteer time*
Health and Wellbeing:
Comprehensive Wellbeing Support through our Health Assured Programme, you'll have access to tools for mental and physical health, including 24-hour helplines, structured therapy, and more.

Sound Exciting?
Here's How to Apply: Please send a copy of your CV and a Cover Letter to joinus.smiletogether@nhs.net, or apply online here.
*Conditions apply.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible
You will need to be able to demonstrate that you have the right to work in the UK and that you are able to commute to the place of work.
GDC registration without conditions

Job Responsibilities
Job Summary:
To provide clinical support to dentists and therapists, ensuring the effective and safe delivery of high-quality dental care. The role also involves maintaining compliance with professional and regulatory standards while supporting efficient practice operations.
Travel to provide cover at other clinical locations within Smile Together will be required on occasions.

Key accountabilities
Working in Accordance with GDC Dental Standards and CQC Regulations
As a General Dental Council (GDC) registered professional, the post holder must:

• Adhere to GDC Standards for the Dental Team, ensuring ethical and effective patient care.
• Maintain full GDC registration without conditions.
• Uphold clinical governance, infection control (HTM 01-05), and professional conduct standards.

Commitment to Patient Experience

• Recognise and demonstrate an understanding of the different journey a patient will experience depending on their treatment needs and the service being provided to them
• Provide clear, professional communication to patients about their treatment.
• Adapt care to individual patient needs, ensuring a supportive clinical environment.
• Provide support and reassurance to patients undergoing dental procedures
• Maintain strict patient confidentiality in line with GDPR, GDC, and NHS regulations.
• Ensure secure handling and accurate recording of patient data.
• Prevent unauthorised access to patient information, adhering to information governance policies.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance and anticipate clinician needs. Assist the dentist during clinical procedures and make independent judgments with regard to equipment, instruments and materials
• Provide clinical support for clinicians within a surgery setting, and give appropriate pre-treatment and post-treatment advice to patients
• Maintain infection control and follow HTM 01-05 guidance.
• Assist in managing medical emergencies and follow safety protocols.
• Monitor and maintain clinical stock control.
• Accurately record patient data, filing and archiving patient records
• Support clinical and professional support colleagues in service improvement and organisational change and development

Reception & Patient Support

• Provide reception cover when required, ensuring accurate appointment booking and professional patient interactions.
• Maintain accurate data entry while upholding confidentiality.

Training & Mentoring

• Support the training of Foundation Dental Nurses and participate in the recruitment and onboarding of trainees.
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives.

Compliance & Professional Development

• Be responsible for safe working and practice on a day-to-day basis in sites of clinical activity, ensuring compliance with clinical governance and legislation, appropriate health, safety and security procedures within the work area, and reporting accidents, incidents and near misses using the Smile Together incident reporting procedure
• Engage in continuing professional development (CPD) via the Smile Together Training Academy and Perform appraisal system.
• Actively engage with Smile Together teams and participate in audit activities, planning and development sessions, and in-house meetings
• Undertake other reasonable duties as requested by the Practice Managers and Smile Together Management Team

Professional Conduct & Organisational Commitment

• Act as a positive ambassador for Smile Together, promoting its vision, mission, and values.
• Support Smile Together's social enterprise objectives, contributing to community oral health initiatives.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Diploma in Dental Nursing
• GDC Registered

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).

Employer Contact Details
For questions about the job, contact: Recruitment Team, smiletogether.joinus.smiletogether@nhs.net

Employer: Smile Together
Address: Smile Together Dental C I C, Harleigh Road, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 1AH, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://smiletogether.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)