Dental Nurse​/Receptionist

Were Hiring aFull Time Dental Nurse/Receptionist

* Salary levels are discussed during interviews and are based on your qualifications and experience.

Hours:
37.5hours per week

Application deadline: 20th March
2026

We have the right to close this advert early.

Interview date:30th March 2026

Are you passionate about helping others and making a real difference? Do you want to be part of a team where your work truly impacts your community, the environment, and the future of healthcare? Then Smile Together is the place for you!

About the Role:

We are looking for a caring, motivated Dental Nurse /Receptionist to join our friendly, patient-focused team. Working in our Penzance clinic will play a dual role providing high-quality clinical supportto our dentists while also delivering a welcoming, efficient front-of-house experience for our patients.

In surgery, you will assist with clinical procedures,maintain excellent cross-infection control standards, and help ensure patients feel comfortable and supported throughout their visit.

On reception, you will be the first point of contact,managing appointments, handling enquiries, supporting administrative processes,and creating a positive and professional first impression.

What Youll Do

Provide chairside assistance to clinicians across general, urgent, and community dentistry settings. Maintain high standards of infection control and ensure surgeries are prepared, stocked, and cleaned efficiently. Support the delivery of emergency and routine care, including special care and paediatric sessions. Welcome patients at reception, manage appointments, respond to telephone and email enquiries, and ensure a smooth patient journey from arrival to departure.

Process payments, maintain accurate patient records, and support administrative systems in line with practice policies. Work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering care both in-practice and, when required, through community and outreach programmes. Engage with patients compassionately, helping to reduce anxiety and ensure they feel welcomed, informed, and supported at every stage of their visit. Assist with administrative duties including record-keeping, stock control, patient preparation, and general front-of-house organisation.

What Were Looking For:

• GDC-registered Dental Nurse.
• A friendly, positive, and professional attitude with a passion for patient care.
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to adapt within a dynamic clinical environment.
• Commitment to ongoing development and maintaining high clinical standards.
• Enthusiasm for Smile Togethers mission of improving oral health and reducing inequalities across Cornwall.

Why Join Us?

Weremore than just a dental practice, were proud to be

the UKs first dental practice to be B Corp certified

aCommunity Interest Company (CIC)

proudto be employee-owned, giving our team a voice within the business

Thismeans were committed to doing business differently for the benefit of ourpeople, the communities we serve, and our planet. From reducing our environmental tooth print with sustainable practices, to playing an active role in improving oral health across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, our mission goes beyond dentistry: we change lives and wed love you to be part ofthat!

Employee-Owned
:
Be more than an employee become a co-owner, shaping the future of Smile Together.

BCorp Certified
:

We use business as a force for good, socially, environmentally and eithically

Community Focused:Every day, we work to improve the health and wellbeing of Cornwalls residents,with special attention to vulnerable and underserved communities.

Paid Indemnity & GDC Registration:

Wevegot you covered so you can focus on your career.

* Conditions apply.

Readyto make a real difference with a team thats passionate about people, theplanet, and positive change? Join Smile Together today!

GDC registration without conditions

Job Summary:

Toprovide clinical support to dentists and therapists, ensuring the effective andsafe delivery of high-quality dental care. The role also involves maintaining compliance with professional and regulatory standards while supporting efficient practice operations. The post holder will be required to provide reliable, efficient and timely reception duties to ensure Smile Together exceeds patients expectations at every visit and provides and excellent patient experience.

Travel to provide cover at other clinic allocations within Smile Together will be required on occasions.

Key accountabilities

Workingin Accordance with GDC Dental Standards and CQC Regulations

Asa General Dental Council (GDC) registered professional, the post holder must:

Adhereto GDC Standards for the Dental Team, ensuring ethical and effective patient care.

Maintain full GDC registration without conditions.

Uphold clinical governance, infection control (HTM 01-05), and professional conduct standards.

Commitment to Patient Experience

Recognise and demonstrate an understanding of the different journey a patient will experience…