Job overview

Senior Dental Nurse

Permanent Contract, Full Time 

Hours:   37.5 hours, 5 days per week
Base:  Dental Care Centre, Bedford Health Village,3 Kimbolton Road, Bedford,  MK40 2NT
Salary:  £32,073 - £39,043 per annum

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an experienced, qualified Senior Dental Nurse to run the dental clinic at the Dental Care Centre, Bedford.  

 As Senior Dental Nurse you will take the clinical and managerial lead of dental nurses and reception teams including rostering, recruitment, training and development reviews. You will undertake dental nursing and reception duties within your job role.  

You will need good organisational skills, plenty of common sense and good oral and written communication skills. Certificates in Dental Radiography and Conscious Sedation would be an advantage. 

The post holder will be expected to visit all clinics to provide the necessary support, therefore access to a car is essential.

Working for our organisation

What do we offer?

•    Full time, permanent contract, 37.5 hours per week
•    Starting salary gross £32,073 per annum 
•    27 days holiday pro rata, plus bank holidays 
•    Access to Corporate Pension Scheme
•    24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme
•    Funded internal and external mandatory training to enable you to maintain your CPD
•    Support with training for your wider professional development.
•    Uniforms provided
•    Become a shareholder and have a say in how our organisation is run at all levels
•    Opportunity to play a key part in local social care initiatives

Please ensure that you read the Job Description, which also includes the person specification, before applying.