Senior Dental Nurse
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Flexible working
- Posted
- 04/09/2026
- Closes
- 20/09/2026
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Role summary
The University of Suffolk Dental CIC is seeking an experienced Senior Dental Nurse to join their team in Ipswich. This role involves providing senior dental nurse support, working alongside dentists and other dental professionals to deliver accessible NHS dental care. The successful candidate will advance their career in a supportive, state-of-the-art facility, making a difference to local people.
Essential criteria
- National Certificate for Dental Nurses or NVQ in Oral Health Care Dental Nursing Award Level 3.
- GDC registration with professional indemnity and up-to-date immunisations.
Desirable criteria
- Certificate for the examination in the care of the service user by the awarding body, the National Examination Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN) OR Certificate in Dental Radiography OR NEBDN Oral Health Certificate in Oral Health Education (or equivalent) OR Certificate in Extended duties Dental Nursing OR willing to work towards at least one of the above qualifications.
- Excellent communication skills; calm, courteous and professional in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent organisational skills and reliable, flexible, motivated and a strong team player.
- Substantial chairside experience (mixed procedures) with confident four-handed support.
- Comfortable using dental software; accurate with notes and day-list management.
- Supervisory experience gained recently in a dental environment.
- National Certificate for Dental Nurses or NVQ in Oral Health Care Dental Nursing Award Level 3.
- GDC registration with professional indemnity and up-to-date immunisations.
- Certificate for the examination in the care of the service user by the awarding body, the National Examination Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN) OR Certificate in Dental Radiography OR NEBDN Oral Health Certificate in Oral Health Education (or equivalent) OR Certificate in Extended duties Dental Nursing OR willing to work towards at least one of the above qualifications.
- Excellent communication skills; calm, courteous and professional in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent organisational skills and reliable, flexible, motivated and a strong team player.
- Substantial chairside experience (mixed procedures) with confident four-handed support.
- Comfortable using dental software; accurate with notes and day-list management.
- Supervisory experience gained recently in a dental environment.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
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University of Suffolk Dental CIC
Senior Dental Nurse
The closing date is 20 September 2026
Job summary
The University
of Suffolk Dental CIC in Ipswich is looking for an experienced Senior Dental Nurse
to join our team on a full or part-time basis.
Advance your career and expand your skills in a supportive and
progressive environment. Come
and join our team in our state-of-the-art dental
facility and truly make a difference to the local people.
Main duties of the job
Supporting the wider dental team, this key role will provide senior dental nurse support and work alongside dentists, dental therapists/hygienists, receptionists in the care of service users.
Duties will include:
- Welcoming and supporting patients sensitively; explaining procedures clearly, including where there are communication needs.
- Maintaining surgery readiness: set up/close down, preparing materials and instruments, and ensure timely turnaround of lab work.
- Accurate clinical records: completing baseline/periodontal charting and treatment entries to the clinicians instruction.
- Diary efficiency: monitoring day lists, back-filling cancellations appropriately, and liaising with reception to keep clinics running to time.
- Equipment care & IPC: maintaining handpieces/aspirators and uphold HTM 01-05 standards to ensure an aseptic environment.
- Escalating concerns promptly in line with l
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