Lead Dental Nurse

Main area Dental Services Grade Band 4 Contract Fixed term: 6 months (6 month contract covering LTS) Hours Part time - 15 hours per week (Monday and Wednesday 8.30-5pm)

Employer City Health Care Partnership CIC Employer type Public (Non NHS) Site Withernsea Hospital Town Withernsea Salary £28,392 - £31,157 pa/pr Salary period Yearly Closing 12/11/2026 23:59

In this role, you’ll be trusted to support safe dental care while helping clinics run smoothly each day.

You’ll work alongside dental practitioners and support colleagues who care for adults and children with varied needs. You will also deputise for the Practice Manager when required, using sound judgement to maintain a safe and welcoming service

What you’ll do:

• Assist practitioners during treatment and prepare instruments, materials and equipment
• Coordinate clinics, prioritise appointments and support domiciliary visits
• Supervise dental nurses, trainees and support workers
• Maintain patient records, stock levels and dental equipment
• Reassure patients and provide clear oral health and aftercare advice

What we’re looking for:

• A Level 3 dental nursing qualification or National Examining Board for Dental Nurses qualification
• A relevant post-qualification award, such as radiography, sedation, special care dentistry or oral health education, or strong relevant management experience
• Substantial post-qualified dental nursing experience, including special care and paediatric dentistry
• Experience supervising colleagues and supporting clinical services
• Clear, respectful communication and a calm approach to sensitive situations

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, and value fairness, inclusion, teamwork and ideas that improve care

At CHCP, we’re passionate about peopleand we know that you are too, that’s why we’re here isn’t it? We recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.

Work with us and you’ll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders and their thoughts and opinions are always heard; a CHCP you have a real voice.

Compassion is at the heart of our business; we’re a team of nearly 2,500 colleagues who work together to deliver first-class healthcare to thousands of people living in Hull, the East Riding, Knowsley and St Helens. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that’s why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we’ll support you to thrive.

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Please see the job description and person specification attached to this advert for full details on the role.

• NVQ level 3 In Dental Nursing or NEBDN in Dental Nursing
• Post qualification in Radiography, Sedation, Special Care Dentistry or Oral Health Education or Demonstratable Practice and staff management for a significant time frame

• Significant post qualification and sound knowledge of working within a busy Dental Practice
• Specialist knowledge in areas of sedation, radiography, special needs or oral health education
• To have a good knowledge of CHCP policies and procedures
• To understand the Dental constraints of working in a Community Dental setting
• Experience of Supervision and Management of staff on a face to face basis for a prolonged period of time and this must be demonstrable
• Knowledge and experience of running of Clinical Services in the form of Deputising for Practice Managers

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