Oral Health Nurse

Role Description

Oral Health Nurse – Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Salary negotiable and depends on experience. Dentistry, redefined. Realise your potential in a caring, supportive environment – because your smile matters too.

At Rodericks Dental Partners, outstanding patient care depends on skilled, dedicated dental professionals. As a clinically led dental group, we’re passionate about creating practices where people feel valued, respected, and excited to develop their careers.

As an Oral Health Nurse, you won’t just support chairside – you’ll play a vital role in delivering targeted oral health education, prevention and promotion to patients and communities across Yorkshire. This is more than a clinical role – it’s a platform for professional fulfillment, community impact, and personal growth.

• Modern, fully equipped surgeries with digital technology
• Supportive team of experienced clinicians and nurses
• Active involvement in the community through targeted oral health initiatives
• Convenient parking and public transport links
• A welcoming, patient‑focused culture

• A role that matters – play a key part in improving oral health outcomes for patients and communities across Yorkshire
• A supportive team – collaborate with skilled colleagues who value your expertise and initiative
• Professional growth – access training, development, and progression opportunities across our 220+ practices nationwide
• Variety every day – from chairside support to community education, no two days are ever the same
• Opportunities across the UK – grow your career wherever life takes you
• Extra holiday accrual in line with length of service (LOS)
• An additional personal day each year
• Supportive team environment and structured onboarding
• Uniform provided
• Indemnity covered
• GDC paid
• DBS paid

• Hold oral health clinics in practices throughout the Yorkshire region
• Deliver oral health prevention, education and promotion to patients and members of the public
• Provide clinical preventative advice and interventions to targeted groups (e.g. caregivers for older people, ante‑natal groups, early years settings)
• Provide integrated general and oral health advice and preventative treatments in line with treatment plans
• Work with early years groups in general dental practice, including targeted brief interventions to meet individual needs
• Assist dentists during a wide range of clinical procedures when required
• Prepare and maintain dental instruments, equipment, and materials
• Uphold high standards of infection control and surgery cleanliness
• Maintain accurate patient records and manage administrative tasks
• Contribute to creating a friendly, welcoming atmosphere for patients and the team

• Qualified and GDC‑registered Dental Nurse
• Further qualification in Oral Health, either a 2‑year OHP Practitioner Course or completion of the Flexible Commissioning course through HEE (Max Course)
• Confident and professional communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse groups
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Comfortable working both chair‑side and in community/public health settings
• A caring, compassionate approach towards patients and colleagues
• A proactive attitude towards learning and professional development