Berkshire Community Dental Service is looking to recruit a full-time lead dental nurse. This role incorporates managerial, leadership and clinical responsibilities . You will be work closely wi th the senior dental team and senior management within the division and will be supported by the Chief Dentist and Service Manager. There will be opportunities to liaise with other teams such as contracts, procurement, informatics and finance.
The lead dental nurse will join an enthusiastic and skilled workforce with a great team spirit . The service has 7 clinics ranging from Thatcham to Langley and has over 4 0 members of staff. We provide treatment under sedation, general anaesthesia and in secure units. It is expected that the lead dental nurse will also work clinically and will attend the clinic sites as part of their leadership and managerial role. The service treats patients with additional needs including children, people with learning and physical disabilities and the elderly. The service provides treatment in the clinics and works with neighbouring acute hospitals for provision of its general anaesthetic service.
You r base will be in Bracknell , but you will also work at other clinics , the hospitals where we undertake general anaesthetic sessions and in the domiciliary setting . It is therefore essential that you can drive, have a UK driving licence and a car for travel between clinics and hospitals
Management of the dental nurses, including appraisal and line management
Working towards the service achieving best practice
Ensuring relevant processes and policies are up to date
Ensuring CQC compliance
Training and supporting staff
Conducting and reviewing audits
Work with Neighbouring CDS’s as part of the Thames Valley Community Dental Service Partnership
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

GDC R egistration .
National Certificate for Dental Nurses or NVQ Level 3 in Oral Healthcare .
Significant experience as a Dental N urse within Community Dental service settings .
Experience of service compliance management/service improvement .
Have a car and driving licence .
Excellent communication skills .
Strong leadership skills.
A team player and willing to work with the dental team and the Trust .
Experience with dental software and strong general IT skills .
Ability to work outside normal working hours (8.30 – 17.00) given sufficient notice .
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible