Dental Nurse

Peninsuladental; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A dental healthcare organization in Plymouth is seeking Dental Nurses to assist with innovative dental education and care. The role involves supporting undergraduate and postgraduate students in a new facility set to open in Autumn 2025. Opportunities available include part-time positions. Salary ranges from £27,855 to £31,199 annually, pro rata for less than full-time work.

Qualifications

• Ability to support undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Commitment to patient-centered care.
• Willingness to undergo Disclosure & Barring Service clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the care of patients in a dental education context.
• Support qualified clinicians with delivery of treatments.
• Participate in training programs at dental education facilities.

Job description

We’re opening a new Dental Education Practice in Plymouth City Centre later this year, and we’re looking for Dental Nurses to join our team!

Initially working in our Plymouth Dental Education Facilities in Derriford and Devonport for training purposes, you will transfer to our new Dental Education Practice (DEP) in Plymouth City Centre when this opens in Autumn 2025. The DEP will provide an innovative model of care comprising urgent and stabilisation dental care, and general and specialist dentistry delivered alongside placements for undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as trainees undertaking dental foundation training. Dental Nurses are required to support with undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as qualified Clinicians.

Our Dental Nurse roles have a salary range of £27,855 – £31,199. Salaries are pro rata for staff working less than full time (37.5 hours per week). We have the following opportunities available:
– 22.5 hours (3 days) per week, all year round
– 22.5 hours (3 days) per week, 38 weeks per year

Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise (PDSE) is an award winning Community Interest Company that provides NHS treatment and outreach services to local communities in Devon and Cornwall. As a social enterprise we are a values driven organisation with a focus on patient-centred care and addressing local oral health needs. We work closely with the University of Plymouth’s Peninsula Dental School to support the clinical education of its dental healthcare students.

This post is subject to receipt of clearance from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

If you wish to find out more about this exciting opportunity, please email [e-mail].