Advanced Clinical Dental Nurse - Mobile Services

Job summary

Are you a skilled and compassionate dental nurse looking to make a significant impact in the lives of patients with diverse needs?

Community Dental Services are looking for an advanced dental nurse to support the mobile dental team in the provision of dental care to children, young people and vulnerable adults. This is a full-time role, based on 37.5 hours a per week on a 18 month fixed term contract although part-time hours can be considered.

This post attracts a 'Golden Hello' payment of £5,000 applicable to new applicants taking a substantive post. £2,500 will be payable after the first month of employment and £2,500 will be paid after six months* (subject to CDS policy conditions and upon completion of successful probation period). We also offer relocation assistance of £8,000 (again subject to CDS policy conditions).

Main duties of the job

• Provide clinical support during procedures, including for undergraduates, dental nurse, and dental hygiene/therapy students.
• Conduct dental nurse-led clinics, offering treatments within your extended scope of practice, including the application of topical fluoride varnish, taking intra and extra oral radiographs, and performing other advanced dental nurse procedures.
• Assist with dental conscious sedation techniques and manage referrals efficiently.
• Deliver clinical training and assessment of students and dental nurses, contributing to their ongoing professional development.
• Engage in quality initiatives, audits, and clinical governance projects.
• Lead dental nurse triage sessions and organize the fluoride varnish programme.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare professionals and manage urgent cases with appropriate triage.

About us

Community Dental Services CIC, an award-winning, employee-owned social enterprise who deliver high-quality, specialist dental services across East and Central England, focusing on the most deprived areas within the SNEE ICB Suffolk boundary.

What We Offer:

• Generous Leave: 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, pro rata.
• Supportive Environment: Dentally led, patient-focused, free from UDA targets.
• Positive Team Environment: Work with a positive and friendly team.
• Pension Scheme: 10% employer contribution to a personal stakeholder pension.
• Work-Life Balance: Time allowance for hospital appointments.
• Professional Development: Funded internal and external mandatory training to maintain your CPD.
• Career Growth: Support with training for your wider professional development.
• Indemnity: Paid coverage.
• Uniforms: Provided.
• Perks: Free tea and coffee.
• Ownership: Become an employee owner and have a say in how our organisation is run at all levels as an employee director or regional representative.
• Community Impact: Play a key role in local social care initiatives.
• Bonus Opportunity: Shareholder opportunity to annual bonus.
• Sickness Benefits: Company paid.

Join us and be part of a team that values your expertise and supports your professional journey. Apply today and help us make a difference in the lives of those who need it most!

If you would like to have an informal discussion about the post please contact Nicola Blake, Mobile Fleet Co-ordinator on: nicola.blake@cds-cic.co.uk.