Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
12 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
- Skills
Good organisation.
- Skills
Ability to empathise and reassure.
- Skills
Familiar with dental software computer package(s).
- Skills
Ability to work on own initiative with clinician or manager available for advice.
- Skills
Take responsibility for making appropriate safeguarding referrals via the Safeguarding Lead and provide guidance for others to do so.
- Skills
Demonstrate understanding and commitment to equal opportunities, equity and the promotion of cultural competency.
- Experience
Experience working as a dental nurse in different settings.
- Experience
To demonstrate evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
- Qualifications
Good standard of education to GCSE level or equivalent.
- Qualifications
National Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 or equivalent.
- Qualifications
Registered with the General Dental Council.
Desirable
7 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience of working in the salaried dental service, GDS, mobile services.
- Experience
Experience of assisting with dental treatment under general anaesthesia and sedation.
- Experience
Experience of domiciliary treatment.
- Qualifications
Certificate for the examination in the care of the service user by the awarding body, the National Examination Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN).
- Qualifications
Certificate in Dental Radiography.
- Qualifications
NEBDN Oral Health Certificate in Oral Health Education or Certificate in Extended Duties Dental Nursing.
- Qualifications
Or willing to work towards at least one of the above qualifications.
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.
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Details
- Date posted: 01 September 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
- Reference number: P0024-26-0012
- Job locations: Floor 2, James Hehir Building, University Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 0FS, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
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We may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date.
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This advert is for Dental Nurse with University of Suffolk Dental CIC in Ipswich, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Dental nurse role. The advertised salary is £28392.00 to £31157.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Sep 2026.
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