Job summary
Were Hiring a Full-Time Mobile Dental Unit Dental Nurse
Location:Based from Harleigh Road Dental Centre and deployed with our Mobile Dental Unit across Cornwall.
Are you a dedicated Dental Nurse looking for a role that goes beyond the clinic, where your work truly impacts your community, the environment, and the future of healthcare? Join our friendly and professional team at Harleigh Road Dental Clinic, where your skills will support both our practice and our mobile dental service delivered via the Mobile Dental Unit (MDU)
About the Role:
Assist in delivering high-quality dental care both in-clinic and on the Mobile Dental Unit across the county.
Deploy with the MDU when in operation, ensuring smooth service delivery at various community locations.
Take the lead in the setup and close-down of the MDU, ensuring all equipment is clean, safe, and ready for use.
Manage and maintain stock levels for the MDU, including ordering supplies and keeping inventory up-to-date.
Main duties of the job
About the You:
GDC-registered Dental Nurse
Confident working independently and as part of a mobile outreach team
Organised, reliable, and capable of managing logistical elements of the MDU
A full driving licence is desirable (for travel with the MDU) Passionate about improving access to dental care in the community
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.
Salary levels are discussed during interviews and are based on your qualifications and experience.
Why Join Us?
We are more than just a dental practice, were proud to be
The UKs first dental practice to be B Corp certified
A Community Interest Company (CIC)
Proud to be employee-owned, giving our team a voice within the business
This means were committed to doing business differently for the benefit of our people, the communities we serve, and our planet. From reducing our environmental toothprint with sustainable practices, to playing an active role in improving oral health across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, our mission goes beyond dentistry: we change lives and wed love you to be part of that!
About us
Mentorship and Professional Development:Well help you develop your skills with access to our Smile Together Training Academy, including a paid subscription to Agilio for continuous professional development, mentorship opportunities, and unique chances to work across Cornwall, including in our Mobile Dental Unit.
Paid Indemnity & GDC Registration: mWeve 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!
Unique Employee Ownership Benefits:Shareholder Opportunities: Have a real voice in shaping the future of our employee-owned company.
Community Involvement:Engage in impactful community projects like our coastal outreach and support for Health for Homeless Cornwall. Opportunity for half a days paid volunteer time such as through our partnership with Plant One and or with a charity of your own
Health and Wellbeing:Comprehensive Wellbeing Support: Through our Health Assured Programme, you will have access to tools for mental and physical health, including 24-hour helplines, structured therapy, and more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key
accountabilities:
Provide clinical chairside support during procedures, making
informed judgments about equipment, instruments, and materials both in clinic
and on the MDU across the county
Deploy
with the MDU when in operation, ensuring smooth service delivery at various
community locations.
Take the lead in the setup and close-down of the MDU, ensuring all equipment is
clean, safe, and ready for use.
Manage and maintain stock levels for the MDU, including ordering supplies and
keeping inventory up-to-date.
Provide reception and administrative cover when needed, including accurate data
entry and patient interaction
Recognise the varied patient pathways and tailor support accordingly
Respond effectively to medical emergencies and ensure patient reassurance
during procedures
Maintain clinical and infection control standards in line with HTM 01-05 and
Smile Together protocols
Contribute to stock management, data recording, and general organisation of
patient records
Participate actively
in audits, practice development sessions, and team meetings
Uphold health, safety, and clinical governance responsibilities across all
practice sites Undertake other tasks as reasonably requested by the Practice
Manager or Management Team
Professional Requirements:
Hold full General Dental Council (GDC) registration with no conditions
Maintain and update clinical knowledge and competencies through CPD
Be a visible ambassador of Smile Togethers vision, mission, and values
Demonstrate professionalism and leadership in daily interactions
Support and contribute to service improvement and organisational change
initiatives
Performance Against KPIs:
As part of this role, you will be expected to meet agreed key performance
indicators (KPIs), which may include but are not limited to:
Compliance with infection control audits and standards
Patient satisfaction and feedback scores
Support the delivery of flexibly commissioned dental
services in the community
Attendance and participation in team meetings
and CPD sessions
Accuracy of clinical records and administrative documentation
Performance will be reviewed regularly as part of 1:1s and performance review
processes. You will be supported with clear objectives and development
opportunities to meet and exceed these expectations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key
accountabilities:
Provide clinical chairside support during procedures, making
informed judgments about equipment, instruments, and materials both in clinic
and on the MDU across the county
Deploy
with the MDU when in operation, ensuring smooth service delivery at various
community locations.
Take the lead in the setup and close-down of the MDU, ensuring all equipment is
clean, safe, and ready for use.
Manage and maintain stock levels for the MDU, including ordering supplies and
keeping inventory up-to-date.
Provide reception and administrative cover when needed, including accurate data
entry and patient interaction
Recognise the varied patient pathways and tailor support accordingly
Respond effectively to medical emergencies and ensure patient reassurance
during procedures
Maintain clinical and infection control standards in line with HTM 01-05 and
Smile Together protocols
Contribute to stock management, data recording, and general organisation of
patient records
Participate actively
in audits, practice development sessions, and team meetings
Uphold health, safety, and clinical governance responsibilities across all
practice sites Undertake other tasks as reasonably requested by the Practice
Manager or Management Team
Professional Requirements:
Hold full General Dental Council (GDC) registration with no conditions
Maintain and update clinical knowledge and competencies through CPD
Be a visible ambassador of Smile Togethers vision, mission, and values
Demonstrate professionalism and leadership in daily interactions
Support and contribute to service improvement and organisational change
initiatives
Performance Against KPIs:
As part of this role, you will be expected to meet agreed key performance
indicators (KPIs), which may include but are not limited to:
Compliance with infection control audits and standards
Patient satisfaction and feedback scores
Support the delivery of flexibly commissioned dental
services in the community
Attendance and participation in team meetings
and CPD sessions
Accuracy of clinical records and administrative documentation
Performance will be reviewed regularly as part of 1:1s and performance review
processes. You will be supported with clear objectives and development
opportunities to meet and exceed these expectations.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NEBDN Dental Nursing Qualification
- GDC Registered
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NEBDN Dental Nursing Qualification
- 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).
Additional information
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).
