Casual Dental Nurse – University of Suffolk
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Job Summary
The University of Suffolk Dental CIC in Ipswich is looking for experienced dental nurses to join our team on a casual basis (to provide ad hoc cover for absences such as sickness and holiday). Daytime, evening and weekend shifts are available.
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 local people.
Supporting the wider dental team, this key role will provide dental nurse support and work alongside dentists, dental therapists/hygienists, receptionists in the care of service users.
Main duties of the job
* Reassuring service users and explaining dental procedures, especially when there may be communication difficulties.
* Monitoring, supporting and reassuring service users through relevant behavioural techniques.
* Identifying any complications and taking the necessary actions consistent with agreed local and national protocols.
* Recording treatment, for example, baseline charting, clinical treatments and periodontal charting from the dental operator's instructions.
* Assisting the operator in organising the day's activities.
* Monitoring day lists and appointment diary and updating as necessary.
* Preparing the surgery for use at the beginning of the session and clearing up at the end of the session.
* Arranging for the timely supply of materials and laboratory work.
* Preparing filling and impression materials, instruments, equipment, dressings and syringes as requested by the dental operator.
* Maintaining hand pieces, aspirators and other equipment.
Requirements
* Experience working as a dental nurse in a variety of settings.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Personable, highly motivated, flexible, reliable, and organised.
* Ability to keep calm and professional in a fast‐paced environment.
* Strong teamwork ability with an enthusiastic attitude.
* Full immunisation.
* Current professional indemnity and registration with the GDC and the ability and commitment to maintain this.
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.
Details
Date posted: 03 December 2025
Salary: £14.09 to £15.47 an hour plus 12.07% holiday pay supplement
Contract: Bank
Working pattern: Flexible working
Reference number: AH1454868IpsCDN
Job location: University of Suffolk Dental CIC, James Hehir Building, University Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 0FS
Person Specification – Essential
* Good standard of education to GCSE level or equivalent.
* National Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 or equivalent.
* Registered with the General Dental Council.
Person Specification – Desirable
* Certificate for the examination in the care of the service user by the awarding body, the National Examination Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN).
* Certificate in Dental Radiography.
* NEBDN Oral Health Certificate in Oral Health Education, or Certificate in Extended Duties Dental Nursing.
* Willing to work towards at least one of the above qualifications.
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