Location
Gloucester, United Kingdom (joining our new purpose‑built clinic delivering NHS care).
We reserve the right to close the advertisement early if necessary. This is a unique opportunity to lead the operational set‑up of a new clinic, building and supporting a high‑performing team while ensuring the delivery of safe, efficient, and patient‑centred care.
About the Role
As a Senior Dental Nurse, you’ll provide clinical and operational support. You’ll play a key role in maintaining continuity of care and upholding the highest standards in infection control, safeguarding, compliance, and patient experience. You’ll work closely with the Practice Manager to support day‑to‑day operations, mentor dental nurses and trainees, and lead by example in professionalism, teamwork, and patient care standards.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Provide high‑quality chairside assistance to dentists during a wide range of dental procedures.
- Support and mentor junior dental nurses and trainees.
- Ensure compliance with CQC regulations, HTM 01‑05, and cross‑infection control standards.
- Oversee daily clinical operations, ensuring surgeries are prepared and maintained to a high standard.
- Manage stock control, ordering dental supplies, and maintaining equipment.
- Assist with patient care, ensuring a positive and comfortable experience.
- Maintain accurate patient records in line with GDPR and practice policies.
- Support practice management with audits, inspections, and administrative tasks.
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Proven to have a strong background in people and service management.
- An excellent communicator with strong problem‑solving skills.
- Passionate about delivering great care and an excellent patient experience.
- Confident in using performance data and quality assurance systems.
- Familiar with CQC standards and governance (and willing to train as a CQC Registered Manager).
Why Join Us?
We’re more than a dental practice: we’re proud to be the UK’s first B Corp‑certified, Community Interest Company (CIC), and employee‑owned. From reducing our environmental impact with sustainable practices to improving oral health across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, our mission goes beyond dentistry: we change lives.
Benefits
- Paid indemnity and GDC registration covered.
- 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.
- Shareholder opportunities – real voice in shaping the future of our employee‑owned company.
- Community involvement – paid volunteer time for impactful projects.
- Health and wellbeing support through the Health Assured Programme, including mental and physical health tools.
Mentorship & Professional Development
Access to our Smile Together Training Academy, a paid subscription to Agilio for continuous professional development, mentorship opportunities, and unique chances to work across Cornwall, including in our Mobile Dental Unit.
Application Requirements
You will need to be able to demonstrate that you have the right to work in the UK, as we do not offer sponsorship, and you must be able to commute to the place of work.
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Gloucester, United Kingdom (joining our new purpose‑built clinic delivering NHS care).
We reserve the right to close the advertisement early if necessary. This is a unique opportunity to lead the operational set‑up of a new clinic, building and supporting a high‑performing team while ensuring the delivery of safe, efficient, and patient‑centred care.
About the Role
As a Senior Dental Nurse, you’ll provide clinical and operational support. You’ll play a key role in maintaining continuity of care and upholding the highest standards in infection control, safeguarding, compliance, and patient experience. You’ll work closely with the Practice Manager to support day‑to‑day operations, mentor dental nurses and trainees, and lead by example in professionalism, teamwork, and patient care standards.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Provide high‑quality chairside assistance to dentists during a wide range of dental procedures.
- Support and mentor junior dental nurses and trainees.
- Ensure compliance with CQC regulations, HTM 01‑05, and cross‑infection control standards.
- Oversee daily clinical operations, ensuring surgeries are prepared and maintained to a high standard.
- Manage stock control, ordering dental supplies, and maintaining equipment.
- Assist with patient care, ensuring a positive and comfortable experience.
- Maintain accurate patient records in line with GDPR and practice policies.
- Support practice management with audits, inspections, and administrative tasks.
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Proven to have a strong background in people and service management.
- An excellent communicator with strong problem‑solving skills.
- Passionate about delivering great care and an excellent patient experience.
- Confident in using performance data and quality assurance systems.
- Familiar with CQC standards and governance (and willing to train as a CQC Registered Manager).
Why Join Us?
We’re more than a dental practice: we’re proud to be the UK’s first B Corp‑certified, Community Interest Company (CIC), and employee‑owned. From reducing our environmental impact with sustainable practices to improving oral health across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, our mission goes beyond dentistry: we change lives.
Benefits
- Paid indemnity and GDC registration covered.
- 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.
- Shareholder opportunities – real voice in shaping the future of our employee‑owned company.
- Community involvement – paid volunteer time for impactful projects.
- Health and wellbeing support through the Health Assured Programme, including mental and physical health tools.
Mentorship & Professional Development
Access to our Smile Together Training Academy, a paid subscription to Agilio for continuous professional development, mentorship opportunities, and unique chances to work across Cornwall, including in our Mobile Dental Unit.
Application Requirements
You will need to be able to demonstrate that you have the right to work in the UK, as we do not offer sponsorship, and you must be able to commute to the place of work.
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