Job overview

Registered Dental Nurse

12 Months Fixed Term Contract, Part Time, 15 Hours

Hours: 15 hours, 2 days per week
Bases:  Community Dental Clinic, Addison House, Hamstel Road, Harlow,CM20 1EP
St Margarets Hospital, The Plain, Epping, CM16 6TN
Salary:  £27,485 – £30,162 per annum, pro rata (Actual £10,994 - £12,064.80)

Do you want to make a difference? If so, why not consider a career with an award winning, dentally led social enterprise?

Community Dental Services CIC are looking for an experienced Dental Nurse who identifies with our values as a Social Enterprise and is passionate about providing care for those most at need.

Applications are invited from enthusiastic Dental Nurses for this 2 day post which is based at our Harlow and Epping clinics, and to support clinics across Essex as required.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will deliver dental and preventative care to patients and clients of Community Dental Services, with a focus on supporting children in special educational settings. Essex clinics provide dental care for many groups in the community including patients with additional needs. 

You may be required to support other clinics across the county and assist with general anaesthetic, sedation, domiciliary care, screening and epidemiological surveys.

Working for our organisation

What do we offer?

• Part time, 12 months fixed term contract, 15 hours per week
• Starting salary gross £27,485 per annum, pro rata
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays per annum pro rata
• Access to Corporate Pension Scheme
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Funded internal and external mandatory training to enable you to maintain your CPD
• Support with training for your wider professional development.
• Uniforms provided
• Become a shareholder and have a say in how our organisation is run at all levels
• Opportunity to play a key part in local social care initiatives 

Please ensure that you read the Job Description, which also includes the person specification, before applying.