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University Dental Service
Advertising Salary
Salary will be £24,375 pa (pro rata) with annual increment up to £26,265 pa (pro rata)
Vacancy Type
Fixed Term
Dental/Receptionist (DA)
Proposed Advert End Date
14 Apr 2025

About the Role:

Student Support Service

UEA Dental Service

Dental Nurse/Receptionist (Full-time, fixed term maternity cover)

Ref: DA22 

Salary on appointment will be £24,375 per annum (pro rata), with an annual increment up to £26,265 per annum (pro rata).

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Dental Nurse / Receptionist to join the UEA Dental Practice.

Key duties of the role include all general dental chair side duties, cross infection control and reception duties to support the UEA Dental practice deliver a strong customer service for our university patient base.

You will need to hold a current dental nurse qualification (or be able to complete one within 3 months of starting) and will need to be GDC registered with indemnity. Experience of dental or similar reception work, or work in a busy office environment is essential.

This full-time post is available from 16 June 2025 on a fixed term basis for up to 36 months to cover maternity leave.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and appointment will be subject to a criminal record check at Enhanced level from the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

Benefits include:

  • 34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part-time).
  • Family and Work-life balance policies including considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
  • Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
  • Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
  • Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
  • Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.

Closing date: 14 April 2025

The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.

Further Information

For further information, including the Job Description and Person Specification, please see the attached Candidate Brochure.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact the practice manager Alison Herridge, Dental Manager, via [email protected].

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