At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver dental care and support to patients, especially children with additional needs.
- Company: Join an award-winning social enterprise making a real difference in community health.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension scheme, training opportunities, and uniforms provided.
- Other info: Part-time role with opportunities for professional development and community involvement.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that impacts lives and supports those in need.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered Dental Nurse with a passion for community care.
The predicted salary is between 28392 - 31157 £ per year.
Employer: Community Dental Services CIC
Employer type: NHS
Site: Grays Health Centre
Town: Grays
Salary: £28,392 - £31,157 per annum, pro rata (£22,713.60 - £24,925.60) plus fringe payment
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 29/07/2026 23:59
Band: 4
Job overview:
Registered Dental Nurse
Permanent Contract, Part Time, 30 Hours
Hours: 30 hours, 4 days per week
Base: Grays Health Centre, Brooke Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 5BY
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 4 day post which is based at our Grays clinic, 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:
- Starting salary gross £28,392 per annum, pro rata
- Supplementary fringe payment of 5% of basic salary, pro rata
- Part time, permanent contract, 30 hours per week
- 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.
We recognise the positive value of having a workforce with a variety of lived experiences and that represent the communities we serve. Therefore, we welcome and encourage applications from all members of the community.
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Dental Nurse in Grays employer: Community Dental Services CIC
Community Dental Services CIC is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth, offering flexible working hours and the opportunity to become a shareholder. With a strong commitment to clinical governance and high standards of care, our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and development, making it an ideal environment for those looking to make a meaningful impact in community dental health.
Contact Details:
Community Dental Services CIC Recruitment Team
