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 amazing team in our state‐of‐the‐art dental facility and truly make a difference to the local people. 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.
Main Duties
* Welcoming and supporting patients sensitively; explaining procedures clearly, including where there are communication needs.
* Maintaining surgery readiness: set up and 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 clinician's 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 local and national protocols.
* Supervising the dental nurse team and liaising with clinicians, senior leaders and colleagues to maintain the smooth running of the service.
Requirements
* GDC registration with professional indemnity and up-to-date immunisations.
* Substantial chairside experience (mixed procedures) with confident four‐handed support.
* Excellent communication skills; calm, courteous and professional in a fast‐paced environment.
* Excellent organisational skills and be reliable; flexible, motivated and a strong team player.
* Comfortable using dental software; accurate with notes and day‐list management.
* Supervisory experience gained recently in a dental environment.
* Disclosure and Barring Service Check required under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
About Us
We are an innovative Dental Social Enterprise and a unique partnership between the University of Suffolk and Suffolk and North‐East Essex Integrated Care Board that really wants to make a difference to people through the delivery of accessible NHS dental care. We are a purpose‐led and values‐driven organisation. Our mission is clear; we are here to deliver ordinary dental care with extraordinary care. We care about the wellbeing of our staff and offer a flexible suite of benefits.
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Generous annual leave entitlement
* Workplace pension
* Opportunities for professional development and CPD
* Uniform
* Supportive and collaborative work environment
* State‐of‐the‐art dental facilities
* Flexible working arrangements to suit work‐life balance
Job Details
Date posted: 05 December 2025 Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year depending on experience Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full‐time (37.5 hours per week) Location: University of Suffolk Dental CIC, James Hehir Building, University Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 0FS
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