Dental Nurse - Ford

Time for Teethare looking for a GDC registered Dental Nurse to join our Sussexteam, supporting the delivery of high-quality NHS dental care within our secure-setting clinic at HMP Ford and HMP Lewes.

Working as part of a friendly and professional dental team, you will also be an integral part of the wider healthcare environment, collaborating with multidisciplinary colleagues to support patient care. As part of a growing national company, you’ll be joining an organisation with strong values, development pathways, and a commitment to providing excellent care across the country.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is motivated, organised, and passionate about delivering excellent clinical standards.

Salary: Competitivehourly rate

Days/Hours: Tuesday, Wednesdays, Thurdays - 08:30-16:30 (3 days per week)

Sites: HMP Ford and HMP Lewes

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, friendly and highly motivated Dental Nurse who can work well as part of a team and use their own initiative when needed. Strong communication skills, a caring attitude, and a positive work ethic are essential.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Maintain clean, tidy and sterile clinical areas and ensure all equipment meets required standards.
• Ensure all CQC and compliance standards are met.
• Provide chairside support to the dentist and wider clinical team.
• Set up, decontaminate and sterilise instruments.
• Maintain stock levels within clinic.
• Update and manage patient records accurately.
• Complete monthly clinic performance reports.
• Support the safety and wellbeing of all patients.
• Comply with all Health & Safety and infection‑control requirements, including PPE, COSHH and waste management.
• Complete mandatory training and CPD in line with GDC requirements.
• Manage laboratory request forms.
• Support other duties as required for the safe and efficient running of the service

Qualifications and Skills:

• GDC Registered
• Fully qualified with 2+ years of dental nursing experience
• Hold Dental indemnity insurance (required on appointment)

Benefits:

• Competitive rate of pay
• Holiday entitlement increasing with length of service
• GDC registration covered
• Mileage for round trips over 100 miles
• Online CPD subscription
• Annual CPD training days
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Uniform provided
• Opportunities for overtime and cover across different UK sites
• The opportunity to work as part of a wider multidisciplinary healthcare team, contributing to joined‑up patient care within secure settings
• Clear development pathways in a rapidly expanding organisation
• Opportunities for post‑qualification training (e.g., Radiography, OHE, Fluoride application, Impression taking)

Please note successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and complete secure estate security vetting.