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University of Suffolk Dental CIC

Dental Nurse

The closing date is 03 May 2026

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Job summary

We are looking for dental nurses to join our team on a full-time or part-time basis. This key role will provide dental nurse support, assisting in the full range of dental care provided and working alongside dentists, dental therapists/hygienists and receptionists in the care of service users.

Advance your career and expand your skills in a supportive and progressive environment. Come and join our amazing team in our state-of-the-art dental facility and truly make a difference to local people.

Main duties of the job

  • Welcoming and receiving service users into the practice.
  • Reassuring service users and explaining dental procedures.
  • Monitoring, supporting and reassuring service users through relevant behavioural techniques.
  • Identifying any complications and taking the necessary actions consistent with agreed local and national protocols.
  • Recording treatment, for example, baseline charting, clinical treatments and periodontal charting from the dental operators instructions.
  • Assisting the operator in organising the day's activities.
  • Monitoring and updating day lists and the appointment diary as necessary.
  • Preparing the surgery for use at the beginning of the session and clearing up at the end of the session.
  • Arranging for timely supply of materials and laboratory work.
  • Preparing filling and impression materials, instruments equipment, dressings and syringes as requested by the dental operator.
  • Maintaining hand pieces, aspirators and other equipment.

About us

We are an innovative Dental Social Enterprise that really wants to make a different to people through the delivery of accessible NHS dental care. We are a purpose-led and values driven organisation. Our mission is clear; we are here to deliver ordinary dental care with extraordinary care.

Details

Date posted

15 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

P0024-26-0006

Job locations

Floor 2, James Hehir Building

University Avenue

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP3 0FS


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description attached for full details of the role, including the main duties and responsibilities and general terms of employment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description attached for full details of the role, including the main duties and responsibilities and general terms of employment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of education to GCSE level or equivalent.
  • National Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 of equivalent.
  • Registered with the General Dental Council.

Desirable

  • Certificate for the examination in the care of the service user by the awarding body, the National Examination Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN).
  • Certificate in Dental Radiography.
  • NEBDN Oral Health Certificate in Oral Health Education or Certificate in Extended Duties Dental Nursing.
  • Or willing to work towards at least one of the above qualifications.

Skills

Essential

  • Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Good organisation.
  • Ability to empathise and reassure.
  • Familiar with dental software computer package(s).
  • Ability to work on own initiative with clinician or manager available for advice.
  • Take responsibility for making appropriate safeguarding referrals via the Safeguarding Lead and provide guidance for others to do so.
  • Demonstrate understanding and commitment to equal opportunities, equity and the promotion of cultural competency.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working as a dental nurse in different settings.
  • To demonstrate evidence of Continuing Professional Development.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in the salaried dental service, GDS, mobile services.
  • Experience of assisting with dental treatment under general anaesthesia and sedation.
  • Experience of domiciliary treatment.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of education to GCSE level or equivalent.
  • National Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 of equivalent.
  • Registered with the General Dental Council.

Desirable

  • Certificate for the examination in the care of the service user by the awarding body, the National Examination Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN).
  • Certificate in Dental Radiography.
  • NEBDN Oral Health Certificate in Oral Health Education or Certificate in Extended Duties Dental Nursing.
  • Or willing to work towards at least one of the above qualifications.

Skills

Essential

  • Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Good organisation.
  • Ability to empathise and reassure.
  • Familiar with dental software computer package(s).
  • Ability to work on own initiative with clinician or manager available for advice.
  • Take responsibility for making appropriate safeguarding referrals via the Safeguarding Lead and provide guidance for others to do so.
  • Demonstrate understanding and commitment to equal opportunities, equity and the promotion of cultural competency.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working as a dental nurse in different settings.
  • To demonstrate evidence of Continuing Professional Development.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in the salaried dental service, GDS, mobile services.
  • Experience of assisting with dental treatment under general anaesthesia and sedation.
  • Experience of domiciliary treatment.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

University of Suffolk Dental CIC

Address

Floor 2, James Hehir Building

University Avenue

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP3 0FS


Employer's website

https://suffolkdentalcic.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University of Suffolk Dental CIC

Address

Floor 2, James Hehir Building

University Avenue

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP3 0FS


Employer's website

https://suffolkdentalcic.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Administrator

Amanda Hooper

amanda.hooper@dentalcic.co.uk

Details

Date posted

15 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

P0024-26-0006

Job locations

Floor 2, James Hehir Building

University Avenue

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP3 0FS


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