Dental Nurse – Fixed-Term Maternity Cover (12–14 Months)

Dental Nurse – Fixed-Term Maternity Cover (12–14 Months)

**Trafalgar House Dental Practice – Truro, Cornwall**
**Full-time: 42 hours per week, Monday to Friday**
**Fixed-term contract: 12–14 months**
**Start date: As soon as possible, with January 2027 being the latest preferred start date**

We are looking for a friendly, reliable and enthusiastic **GDC-registered Dental Nurse** to join our team at Trafalgar House Dental Practice on a **12–14 month fixed-term contract to provide maternity cover**.

This is a **full-time position working 42 hours per week, Monday to Friday**.

We would ideally like the successful candidate to **start as soon as reasonably possible**, taking into account any existing notice period and the time required to complete the necessary pre-employment checks and paperwork. **January 2027 would be the latest preferred start date.**

We are an independent private dental practice in the centre of Truro with a close-knit team of dental professionals committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred care in a calm and welcoming environment.

We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys being part of a team and understands that excellent patient care depends on everyone working together to keep the practice running smoothly.

**The Role**

As a Dental Nurse, you will work closely with our dentists and wider clinical team to provide excellent care to our patients and ensure the smooth and efficient running of the clinical day.

**Your responsibilities will include:**

– Assisting clinicians during dental examinations and treatment procedures.
– Preparing the surgery, instruments and materials appropriately for each patient and procedure.
– Providing a high standard of patient care, helping patients feel comfortable and reassured throughout their visit.
– Maintaining accurate clinical records and documentation in accordance with practice procedures.
– Using dental practice software and IT systems confidently for clinical records and other day-to-day requirements.
– Following current infection prevention and control procedures and maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness within the clinical environment.
– Ensuring surgeries are appropriately stocked, organised and prepared for the clinical day.
– Supporting the smooth transition between patients and helping the clinical day run efficiently and on time.
– Communicating effectively and professionally with patients, clinicians and other members of the team.
– Taking responsibility for your role within the practice and using initiative where appropriate.
– Carrying out reasonable tasks assigned by the Practice Manager or Principals to support the smooth day-to-day running of the practice.

**About You**

We would love to hear from you if you:

– Are a qualified Dental Nurse with current GDC registration.
– Have previous experience working as a Dental Nurse.
– Are confident and proficient in using dental practice software, computers and general IT systems, and are comfortable learning new digital systems where required.
– Have excellent patient care and communication skills.
– Are organised and able to manage priorities in a busy clinical environment.
– Are dependable, punctual and take responsibility for your work.
– Have good attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness and infection control.
– Enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team.
– Are calm and professional when the clinical day becomes busy.
– Are willing to use initiative and help colleagues when needed.
– Have a positive attitude towards learning and professional development.

Experience within private dentistry would be beneficial but is not essential.

**What We Offer**

We are an independently owned private practice and pride ourselves on having a supportive team where everyone contributes to providing excellent care and service to our patients.

For the successful candidate, we offer:

– **GDC registration paid by the practice, pro rata**
– **Indemnity provided by the practice**
– **Online CPD provided**
– Workplace pension scheme
– Opportunities to attend occasional practice-funded CPD courses
– Support for training and professional development
– A friendly and supportive independent practice environment

Salary will be discussed at interview and will depend on experience.

Contract and Working Hours

This position is being offered as a 12–14 month fixed-term maternity cover contract.

The position is full-time, 42 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

We would like the successful candidate to start as soon as reasonably possible, subject to their existing notice period and completion of the necessary pre-employment checks and paperwork. The latest preferred start date is January 2027.

**Location**

Trafalgar House Dental Practice is conveniently located near **Truro city centre, TR1 1QH**, next to BBC Radio Cornwall.

The role is fully practice-based and applicants should be able to reliably commute to Truro.

Interested?

If you are an enthusiastic Dental Nurse who takes pride in providing excellent patient care and would like to join a supportive independent practice, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please apply with your **CV to thdp2019@gmail.com and a short covering letter explaining why you would like to join our team**.

We look forward to hearing from you.

**Job type:** Full-time, Fixed-term contract
**Contract length:** 12–14 months
**Hours:** 42 hours per week, Monday to Friday
**Start date:** As soon as possible, with January 2027 being the latest preferred start date
**Work location:** In person – Truro, Cornwall
**GDC registration:** Required
**Dental nursing experience:** 1 year preferred

**Reference ID: THDP Dental Nurse Maternity Cover 2027**

Expected hours: 42.0 per week

Benefits:

– Company pension

Work Location: In person