Smile Together
Dental Nurse

The closing date is 30 December 2026
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Job summary
Part-Time and Full Time Dental Nurses Gloucester

Locations available:

• Quayside Dental Centre our new practice which is open now
• Gloucestershires City Campus our new, purpose-built practice alongside the Three Counties Dental School, opening in early 2027.

Salary:
Competitive Salary as part of our Innovative Dental Nurse Career Pathway: From £ 29120.00* 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.
From the moment they join Smile Together, Dental Nurses will have the opportunity to begin working towards additional qualifications and enhanced skills as part of our vision to build a strong multidisciplinary team within the practice, with further qualifications and experience supporting progression within the salary range.

About the role
We have expanded into two locations: Gloucester city centre and Gloucestershires City Campus alongside the three counties dental school, where we are creating new opportunities to help improve access to NHS dentistry and support the oral health of the local community.
We are looking for caring, motivated Dental Nurses to join our friendly, patient-focused team. You will provide high-quality clinical support to our dentists and dental therapists while helping deliver exceptional patient care.

Main duties of the job
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 and Oral Health Education.
Salary levels are discussed during interviews and are based on your qualifications and experience.

What You'll Do

• Provide high-quality clinical support to our dentists and therapists while helping deliver exceptional patient care
• Support the delivery of emergency and routine care, including special care and paediatric sessions.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering care across practice and community settings.
• Engage with patients compassionately, helping to reduce anxiety and ensure they feel welcomed and supported.
• Assist with administrative tasks including record-keeping, stock control, and patient preparation.

What We're Looking For:

• GDC-registered Dental Nurse.
• 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.

About us
Why Join Us?
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)
• employee-owned, giving our team a voice within the business

Paid Indemnity & GDC Registration:
We've got you covered so you can focus on your career.

Workforce Benefits Package:
Occupational pension scheme, 27 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), National Living Wage Employer, and an extra paid day off to celebrate your birthday!

Smile+ Employee Benefits Platform
Enjoy access to our Smile+ employee benefits platform, bringing together exclusive employee discounts, health and wellbeing resources, financial wellbeing support, recognition tools and a range of benefits designed to support you both at work and beyond.

Health Cash Plan
Access a comprehensive Health Cash Plan through Westfield Health, helping you claim back the cost of everyday healthcare while providing access to a wide range of health and wellbeing services, from optical and dental care to GP support, diagnostic tests and wellbeing resources.

Financial Wellbeing
Through our Smile+ benefits platform, you'll have access to expert financial guidance from Wesleyan, giving you the support and confidence to make informed financial decisions throughout your career.

Details
Date posted: 06 November 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £29,120 to £30,680 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: P0017-26-0063
Job locations: Quayside Dental Centre, Quayside House, Quay Street, Gloucester, gl12tz, United Kingdom; University Of Gloucestershire, City Campus, Kings Square, GLOUCESTER, GL1 1AW, United Kingdom

Job description
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 details
Employer name: Smile Together
Address: Quayside Dental Centre, Quayside House, Quay Street, Gloucester, gl12tz, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://smiletogether.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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

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