Dental Nurse

University of Suffolk Dental CIC · Registered Nurse · viaNHS Jobs

£28,392–£31,157 a year

Ipswich, East of EnglandPermanentFull-timeOn-site
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Closing date
28 Nov 2026
Posted
8d ago
Specialism
Registered Nurse
Sector
Healthcare
Reference
nhs-5712310

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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.

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Details

Date posted

06 November 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

P0024-26-0017

Job locations

Floor 2, James Hehir Building

University Avenue

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP3 0FS

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information, please see job description attached.

We recommend that you apply as soon as possible, even if the closing date is in the future.

Applications received may be reviewed before the closing date and should we receive a high number of applications for this post, or high-quality applications which demonstrate suitability, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information, please see job description attached.

We recommend that you apply as soon as possible, even if the closing date is in the future.

Applications received may be reviewed before the closing date and should we receive a high number of applications for this post, or high-quality applications which demonstrate suitability, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

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.

What you need to do now

Applications are handled by University of Suffolk Dental CIC on their own site — BOQQS does not collect CVs or hold your application. This listing closes on 28 Nov 2026.

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