Job summary

Dental Nurse - Maxillofacial Band 4 - Part-time (22.5 hours per week, Mon to Sat)

Are you an experienced and motivated Dental Nurse, with excellent communication skills and a passion for delivering exemplary dental health care to your patients?

If so, the busy Paediatric Dentistry, Orthodontic and Oral & Maxillofacial outpatient department, at St Helier Hospital, are looking for a part time Dental Nurse able to work 22.5 hours per week.

We are hoping to recruit an enthusiastic, adaptable, self-motivated dental nurse with excellent personal, communication & clinical skills who works well in a team environment

• Applicants must hold professional General Dental Council registration and a recognised dental nurse qualification.
• An Inhalation Sedation Certificate would also be desirable but not essential as the training will supplied.
• Experience in a hospital setting would be advantageous but again, a full induction will be give

If this sounds like an exciting opportunity to you, then we'd love to hear from you and/or received your application...

Alternatively, visits to the department are welcome - just contact Mena or Ewelina on 0208 296 3357/3321 to discuss and arrange

Main duties of the job

The duties of the role will include:

• Paediatric restorative Dentistry
• Inhalation sedation
• Orthodontics
• Paediatric General Anaesthetic lists
• Outpatient clinics- Adult & Paediatric
• Adult Oral/maxillofacial Surgery

The post holder will provide a high standard ofcare by:

• Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of patient care
• Working closely with the department/ward manager, and multi-disciplinary team members, in monitoring and maintaining policies, standards of nursing care, staff and service development within the department/ward environment
• Carry out all relevant forms of care under supervision and when proficient, demonstrate procedures of care; supervise junior qualified and/or unqualified staff including student nurses, all whilst maintaining a safe working environment.

About us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Job summary

We are looking for a registered dental nurse with an additional post qualification in OH/IV.

You will be required to use your post qualification to benefit the needs our service users.

As a band 5 registered dental nurse for HCT you will be responsible for supporting the dental team to ensure the service user's needs are met through high quality dental care. As a specialist service for patients with additional needs you will offer a patient centered approach.

*Proposed interview date: 23rd October 2026*

HCT will prioritise recruitment of workers living in England under the new immigration rules for care workers effective from 9 April 2025. Employers must first prove that they have attempted to recruit a worker from within England who needs new sponsorship. This ensures that those who came to the UK to pursue a career in adult social care can do so.

Main duties of the job

You will be expected to maintain high standards of clinical work while assisting both the dentist during routine clinical appointments and nurse led clinics , we offer a high level of care for our cohort group.

You will be expected to manage and run nurse led clinics using your post qualification in OH/IV to support and maintain the needs of our patients.

Thank you for choosing to work for the Special Care Dental service within HCT, you will find it a great place to work with many benefits offered.

We provide all the support and finance to maintain your mandatory training and CPD.

We have a vacancy for 2 band 5 roles at our Hemel Hempstead and Cheshunt clinics.

About us

• Our Nurse Lead Clinic Nurses have been shortlisted for theHSJ Patient Safety Awards 2026, which recognise the critical work being undertaken to address the complexities of delivering safe care during times of significant change and ongoing pressure.
• A clear and structured nursing career pathway, supporting professional development and progression.
• Band 5 nurses have the opportunity to undertake Nurse-Led Clinic (NLC) appointments with autonomy, supported by the wider clinical team.
• A range of training and professional development opportunities, alongside all mandatory training requirements.
• Access to wellbeing and pastoral support to support staff both professionally and personally.
• Opportunities to work alongside specialist clinicians and consultants within the service, developing knowledge and clinical experience.
• Opportunities to contribute to innovative outreach oral care projects, supporting the delivery of high-quality care within the wider community.

We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now

You've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.

Job summary

Manchester Community Dental Service (MCDS) has five Health Centre's / Clinics providing dental services within the Manchester Local Care Organisation (MLCO). Four of these accommodate Foundation Dentists. MCDS provides a high standard of professional care for patients who are unable to access care in the General Dental Services due to their additional needs. It provides comprehensive dental care for people in priority groups to ensure that they are able to access primary and specialist dental care. In addition, MCDS provides a specialised dental service which complements the existing primary dental services. In particular, it provides dental care for patients of all ages with challenging medical conditions, learning difficulties, mental and physical disability, special dental conditions and social and behavioral limitations. Emphasis is given to the promotion of dental health and the prevention of disease.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will ensure that clinical and administrative support is provided to Dental Clinicians, Foundation Dentists and Dental Care Professionals and assist them in all aspects of dental care, whether working in Health Centres, on domiciliary visits or during epidemiology surveys. The dental nurse will assist the dental nurse team leader, senior dental nurse and dental nurse manager to ensure the delivery of a high quality, patient-focused, effective and efficient dental service.

About us

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Details

Date posted

29 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year Per Annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

349-LCOD-8299775-RL4

Job locations

Manchester Community Dental Service, Head office, Chorlton Health Centre

1 Nicolas road

Chorlton Cum Hardy

M21 9NJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.

Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place

To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.

To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided.

Closing vacancy listings early

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december

DBS Update Service

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Job description Job responsibilities IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading. Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply. To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided. Closing vacancy listings early We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged. Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone. Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone. What is a DBS Check? A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role: Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings. Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role. Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists. Who Needs a DBS Check Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role. The Costs for a DBS At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred. For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december DBS Update Service Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• National Certificate for dental nurses or NVQ level 3 in Oral Health Care Dental Nursing
• GDC registration

Desirable

• Additional relevant post registration qualifications particularly in: Conscious Sedation Special Care & Oral Health

Skills knowledge and understanding

Essential

• IT skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work flexibly as part of a team
• Ability to act on own initiative
• Effectively prioritise and co-ordinate own work
• Good time management
• Evidence of continuing professional education
• Able to show an appreciation of the challenges of working with patients with additional needs and challenging behaviours

Desirable

• Knowledge of Primary Care Dental Services

Experience

Essential

• Relevant dental nurse experience

Desirable

• Previous experience in general dental practice/hospital/ community services
• Evidence of experience of working with patients with special needs & challenging behaviour.
• Knowledge of General Dental Service Regulations
• Understanding of Clinical Governance

Person Specification Qualifications Essential National Certificate for dental nurses or NVQ level 3 in Oral Health Care Dental Nursing GDC registration Desirable Additional relevant post registration qualifications particularly in: Conscious Sedation Special Care & Oral Health Skills knowledge and understanding Essential IT skills Good communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work flexibly as part of a team Ability to act on own initiative Effectively prioritise and co-ordinate own work Good time management Evidence of continuing professional education Able to show an appreciation of the challenges of working with patients with additional needs and challenging behaviours Desirable Knowledge of Primary Care Dental Services Experience Essential Relevant dental nurse experience Desirable Previous experience in general dental practice/hospital/ community services Evidence of experience of working with patients with special needs & challenging behaviour. Knowledge of General Dental Service Regulations Understanding of Clinical Governance

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Manchester Community Dental Service, Head office, Chorlton Health Centre

1 Nicolas road

Chorlton Cum Hardy

M21 9NJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Manchester Community Dental Service, Head office, Chorlton Health Centre

1 Nicolas road

Chorlton Cum Hardy

M21 9NJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Dental Nurse to join our Oral Surgery Outpatient Department on a full time 37.5 hours per week basis.

We are a patient focused service and a dedicated team that offer a variety of treatments and procedures among which are: caring for patients with Head and Neck and skin Cancer: Orthodontic, Restorative, Oral surgery clinics and nurse led clinics as well as minor operative procedures.

The candidate will be required to take on board new skills and knowledge, and have a sensitive approach towards, patients, staff, visitors and colleagues. You will be expected to use your own initiative and work alongside the existing team members, including our medical team.

Radiology, Orthodontic experience and impression and photo taking is desirable.

Main duties of the job

Department hours are 8am-5.30pm 7 day service.

General duties will include:

Chaperoning patients during clinic consultations and treatments.

Preparing theatre for Minor Operation sessions and assisting in the same.

Assisting the Orthodontist and Orthodontic Therapist.

Preparing clinic rooms and house-keeping duties

Acting as a co-ordinator on the arrival of patients to the department

Liaising with other wards and departments, as required

We require a motivated, enthusiastic person who will be sensitive and caring

Have good numeracy, literacy and IT skills

Reliable.

Able to work on own initiative, as well as in a team

Willing to work flexible hours and to work across sites, as the service dictates.

About us

We are committed to delivering the best possible healthcare services to the local population while ensuring the future viability of our services. This will be achieved by continually improving the productivity and efficiency of services. Our core focus has enabled demonstrable improvement in our key access, quality and performance indicators.

Our objectives and values

At ELHT our objectives are to:

Put safety and quality at the heart of everything we doInvest in and develop our workforceWork with key stakeholders to develop effective partnershipsEncourage innovation and pathway reform, and deliver best practice

Our values are:

Put patients firstRespect the individualAct with integrityServe the communityPromote positive change

Details

Date posted

28 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

435-S173-26

Job locations

Across East Lancashire Sites

Haslingden Road

Across East Lancashire Sites

BB2 3HH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties

• Preparation of equipment and assisting in Orthodontic, restorative and oral surgery clinics.
• Clinic preparation prepare notes,lab work,devices etc as needed.
• Ability to work four handed with the Orthodontist and with the Restorative Clinicians. That is to pre-empt what instrumentation will be required by the consultant and to have the instrument ready to pass. ( manual dexterity and co-ordination)
• Clearing away instruments, preparation of instruments for re-use and preparation of the surgery for the next patient, using correct infection prevention controls/procedures.
• Good care and preparation of instruments, ensuring instrumentation is in good working order and reporting to sister if repair or sharpening is required.
• Preparation and mixing of restorative materials, also impression materials.
• To work within the department providing the necessary professional and technical support and assistance required for all aspects of dental care.
• Preparation of minor operation theatre and assist in dental and skin minor operation sessions including taking patient observations, such as blood pressure and blood sugar or INR( international normalised ratio or blood clotting) if required and trained to do so.
• Taking telephone enquiries giving advice or directions within scope of practice.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
• Taking, processing and monitoring of X-ray films, initially under supervision until appropriate training has been undertaken
• Carry out dental photography and impressions on Orthodontic patients following successful in house training.
• Give information for pre and post-operative care to patients and carers, including verbal and written instructions. I.e. leaflets.
• Give information and instructions to patients undergoing orthodontic treatment on how to care for their appliances on a one to one basis.
• Give information and instructions to patients undergoing restorative treatment on how to care for their dental work on a one to one basis. This includes implants, bridges and crowns as directed by the consultant.
• Provide reassurance and support to patients and carers/relatives.
• Give information to patients about dental health on a one to one basis
• Provide information to enable the effectiveness of care to be evaluated and records maintained
• Maintain confidentiality at all times. Act in a professional manner to ensure that effective communication with patients and/or carers is maintained at all times regarding all aspects of their care
• Liaise closely with medical and nursing staff, and associated departments, to ensure that clinics are conducted effectively and efficiently.
• Carry out post-consultation duties, such as making follow up appointments and liaising with the dental laboratory.

Job description Job responsibilities Main Duties Preparation of equipment and assisting in Orthodontic, restorative and oral surgery clinics. Clinic preparation prepare notes,lab work,devices etc as needed. Ability to work four handed with the Orthodontist and with the Restorative Clinicians. That is to pre-empt what instrumentation will be required by the consultant and to have the instrument ready to pass. ( manual dexterity and co-ordination) Clearing away instruments, preparation of instruments for re-use and preparation of the surgery for the next patient, using correct infection prevention controls/procedures. Good care and preparation of instruments, ensuring instrumentation is in good working order and reporting to sister if repair or sharpening is required. Preparation and mixing of restorative materials, also impression materials. To work within the department providing the necessary professional and technical support and assistance required for all aspects of dental care. Preparation of minor operation theatre and assist in dental and skin minor operation sessions including taking patient observations, such as blood pressure and blood sugar or INR( international normalised ratio or blood clotting) if required and trained to do so. Taking telephone enquiries giving advice or directions within scope of practice. Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations. Taking, processing and monitoring of X-ray films, initially under supervision until appropriate training has been undertaken Carry out dental photography and impressions on Orthodontic patients following successful in house training. Give information for pre and post-operative care to patients and carers, including verbal and written instructions. I.e. leaflets. Give information and instructions to patients undergoing orthodontic treatment on how to care for their appliances on a one to one basis. Give information and instructions to patients undergoing restorative treatment on how to care for their dental work on a one to one basis. This includes implants, bridges and crowns as directed by the consultant. Provide reassurance and support to patients and carers/relatives. Give information to patients about dental health on a one to one basis Provide information to enable the effectiveness of care to be evaluated and records maintained Maintain confidentiality at all times. Act in a professional manner to ensure that effective communication with patients and/or carers is maintained at all times regarding all aspects of their care Liaise closely with medical and nursing staff, and associated departments, to ensure that clinics are conducted effectively and efficiently. Carry out post-consultation duties, such as making follow up appointments and liaising with the dental laboratory.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• National Examination Board for dental Nurses Diploma or NVQ level 3 equivalent
• Literate and numerate with basic skills in information technology.

Desirable

• Post qualification certificate in: Radiology, Orthodontics, Conscious sedation

Work Skills and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of Oral Surgery
• Ability to use own initiative and manage own work load.
• Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting.
• Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding including children.
• Able to present written information in a logical manner.
• Basic IT skills in word processing.

Desirable

• Understanding team work
• Calm under pressure.
• Knowledge and experience of Orthodontics

Circumstances

Essential

• Flexibility in terms of work patterns
• Must be willing to work across trust sites.

Desirable

• Willing to take on further training to benefit the department

Person Specification Qualifications Essential National Examination Board for dental Nurses Diploma or NVQ level 3 equivalent Literate and numerate with basic skills in information technology. Desirable Post qualification certificate in: Radiology, Orthodontics, Conscious sedation Work Skills and Experience Essential Knowledge of Oral Surgery Ability to use own initiative and manage own work load. Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting. Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding including children. Able to present written information in a logical manner. Basic IT skills in word processing. Desirable Understanding team work Calm under pressure. Knowledge and experience of Orthodontics Circumstances Essential Flexibility in terms of work patterns Must be willing to work across trust sites. Desirable Willing to take on further training to benefit the department

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Across East Lancashire Sites

Haslingden Road

Across East Lancashire Sites

BB2 3HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Across East Lancashire Sites

Haslingden Road

Across East Lancashire Sites

BB2 3HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are recruiting motivated, caring and compassionate individuals for the role of Apprentice Dental Nurse. Please note this role is subject to funding being approved.

Main duties of the job

Applicants must be at least 16 years of age and have a minimum of 4 GCSEs (grade C or above) or equivalent with English Language, maths being essential and a Science subject being desirable. On successful completion of work based practical assessments and coursework you will receive a Level 3 qualification in Dental Nursing. Successful applicants will work as team members within the Dental Team. They will assist Dentists in the management and treatment of patients in the Dental Surgery in their allocated department giving direct hands-on care to patients, and will attend timetabled study sessions.

About us

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

Job summary

Are you a qualified Dental Nurse?

Do you want to develop your specialist skills within dental nursing, working in our secondary and tertiary care services?

Would you like to work flexibly as part of our Bank Dental Nurse team.

Support patient groups that will not be seen in primary care?

Would you like to work in a supportive team with developmental and career progression opportunities?

Bristol Dental Hospital is a Centre of Excellence providing routine and specialist clinical dental services for the South-West. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care and investing in the development of our staff, we are seeking dedicated and skilled Band 4 Dental Nurses to join our Dental Nursing Team.

We have opportunities available within Child Dental Health, Oral surgery, Adult Dental Health and Special Care Dentistry.

You will be part of the dental nurse service, providing a high standard of care, demonstrating strong clinical dental nursing skills whilst being apart of a hard working and motivated team. You will continue to develop your skills by providing close support to clinical staff, and mentor the student dental nurses during their placements.

Candidates must hold a recognised Dental Nurse Qualification or awaiting results and GDC registration.

Main duties of the job

As a Dental Nurse at Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality dental care to our patients. Working closely with our dental professionals, you will ensure the smooth operation of our clinics and contribute to our commitment to improving oral health in the community. This will involve, but not limited to:

• Monitor and maintain a high standard of cleanliness and infection control in line with current codes of practice and trust policy.
• Provide four handed dentistry throughout the patient's treatment, anticipating the clinicians needs and any possible complications which may arise including assisting the management of medical and dental emergencies.
• To provide clinical support and advice for the dental team.
• To identify each patient's medical, dental, and personal needs within a wide range of treatments and procedures before, during and after the patient is discharged from clinic.
• Advise triage and prioritise dental emergency patients to ensure they receive the most appropriate care in a timely way.

About us

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Job summary

Job Title: Band 4 Dental Nurse - 90874

Trust: Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Multiple Locations across West Berkshire (Tilehurst, Whitley) but main site at West Berkshire Community Hospital, Thatcham RG18 3AS

Pay Rates: £15.93 per hour

Shift Patterns: 30 hours p/w between Monday-Friday 8:30-17:00

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has a superb opportunity for a qualified individual to support their Dental Nurse team.

We are looking for a candidate who has a compassionate approach to care and are looking for flexibility within their role within the NHS. Is this you? If so, we would like to hear from you today.

Main duties of the job

Assist in the provision of high-quality primary clinical dental care for child and adult patients with special needs who fulfil the criteria for referral and treatment within the service and who cannot be accommodated by a General Dental Practitioner.

Expected to work with all patients who receive care in the service and to perform all duties expected of dental nurses within the clinical governance agenda.

Provide comprehensive support to clinicians, throughout a wide range of different types of clinical treatments.

Set up and prepare the dental surgery or theatre for use at the beginning of the session and ensure that it is left as defined by the control of infection guidelines at the end of the day.

Assist with dental radiography under the supervision of an operator, process dental x-rays following the Quality Assurance Policy.

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Job summary

This position is for a float Dental Nurse, to provide clinical support in Primary Care Dental Service sites across Bristol, Bath and Weston.

The ability to work across the different community dental sites, as required, is essential.

As a Dental Nurse at UHBW, you will play a vital role in delivering high quality dental care to our patients. Working closely with our dental professionals, you will ensure the smooth operation of our clinics and contribute to our commitment to improving oral health in the community. This will involve, but not limited to:

• Monitor and maintain a high standard of cleanliness and infection control in line with current codes of practice and trust policy.
• Provide four handed dentistry throughout the patient's treatment, anticipating the clinicians needs and any possible complications which may arise, including assisting the management of medical and dental emergencies.
• To provide clinical support and advice for the dental team.
• Identify each patient's medical, dental and personal needs within a wide range of treatments and procedures before, during and after the patient is discharged from clinic.

What do we offer to you?

Apart from getting work within a friendly and supportive team:

• Training and development opportunities
• Highly rewarding job working with patients with additional needs
• Industry leading pension scheme
• Access to an ample Well-being offer

Main duties of the job

As part of the team, you will be responsible for providing clinical chairside support for colleagues with a varied skill mix. Some of main responsibilities include processing dental instruments, daily testing and documentation of decontamination processes and equipment.

The role also involves some added administrative duties such as supporting the reception area when required.

The ability to work across the different community dental sites as required is essential. Some experience of working with our patient groups is desirable but not essential.

About us

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Job summary

We are looking for a Locum Dental Nurse to cover an assignment with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), at HMS Drake Dental Centre, in Devonport, Plymouth.

This is a locum role (37.5 hours per week) and the successful candidate will deliver an exceptional standard of care to the MoD service personnel.

Pay rate:

Umbrella - £19.54

Paye - £16.99 (£15.16 + £1.83 holiday pay)

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with clinical duties including preparing and sterilising instruments, operating the dental computing system, and processing radiographs.
• Manage patient appointments, dental records and ensure proper documentation of dental prosthetic appliances.
• Adhere to infection control procedures and follow Health and Safety policies.
• Assist in the central sterilisation area as required.
• Ensure compliance with GDC (General Dental Council) standards and current legislation.

About us

About Military Medical Personnel and Our Benefits:

Military Medical Personnel (MMP) is a specialist recruitment consultancy dedicated exclusively to providing locum civilian medical, dental and healthcare professionals to the Ministry of Defence. We are a contracted supplier to the MOD and have locum vacancies on military bases throughout the UK and occasionally overseas locations.

Military Medical Personnel offer an attractive package for candidates which may include the following:

• Attractive rates of pay with weekly payments and choice of payment model
• A generous Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Flexibility of long- and short-term assignments to suit your availability
• Free uniforms provided (if required)
• A PVG membership (Disclosure Scotland) or an access Northern Ireland certificate is required for this role.
• Free mandatory training
• Weekly payments
• Assigned an experienced consultant who will support you throughout your application and will continue to look after you during your assignment

All job placements are subject to the receipt of satisfactory compliance requirements.

Please note that MMP is unable to sponsor work visas. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, such as a valid visa with no restrictions on hours.

Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates who meet the essential criteria will be contacted regarding their application.

Job summary

Closing Date: 08.10.2026 (this may change dependent on response).

Shortlisting to take place following closing date commencing 09.10.2026

Interview expected to take place in the week commencing 19.10.2026

Due to current Home Office Guidelines, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is unable to provide sponsorship for this role.

Bradford Hospitals are looking to appoint Band 5 Specialist Dental nurses part time to join our successful and motivated team in the Restorative Department. This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to expand their knowledge and gain experience in this challenging but rewarding role. The Band 5 nurse provides leadership and guidance to dental nurses. You will need to have a flexible approach to working across all departments Restorative, Maxillofacial and Orthodontics with the appropriate skills to work within our clinics.

Main duties of the job

Band 5 specialist nurses to work within the restorative dentistry service. Will assist restorative consultant in theater and outpatient clinics providing care and rehabilitation of cancer patients post surgery.

About us

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

• We value people
• We are one team
• We care

We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Job summary

Registered Dental Nurse Permanent, Part Time, 30 Hours per week

Hours: 30 hours, 4 days per week

Base: Newark Health Centre, 14-22 Portland Street, Newark, NG24 4XG

Salary: £28,392 - £31,157 per annum, pro rata (Actual £22,713.60 - £24,925.60)

Do you want to make a difference? If so, why not consider a career with an award winning dentally led social enterprise?

Have you ever pictured yourself working in a dental clinic with a highly experienced and specialised team?

If your answer is 'yes' and you see yourself as a caring, compassionate, flexible and approachable person where you will be appreciated by patients and the team, then this is the place for you.

Main duties of the job

What are we looking for?

Your primary responsibility will be to provide clinical support in a wide range of treatments for a broad client base which includes adults and children, patients with additional needs, phobics and the elderly. Extended duties would be a distinct advantage.

Your good communication skills and effortless ways of making people feel at ease will come in really handy when providing valuable support at these clinics.

We would like you to have a welcoming and positive approach for our patients and be an upbeat and reliable member of the team. Our clinical sessions run between Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 6:00 pm.

We will need you to be flexible in your approach to work and on occasion we will need you to work at other clinics across Nottinghamshire, so car drivers are essential

About us

What do we offer?

• Starting salary gross £28,392 per annum, pro rata
• 27 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays, pro rata
• 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
• Paid indemnity
• 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.

Job summary

Dental Nurses play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality emergency dental care. Working collaboratively within a dedicated team, you will assists Dentists in providing patient-centred services, ensuring a smooth and professional experience under the ethos of "Putting Patients First."The role involves preparing and maintaining the dental surgery for each session, adhering to strict protocols to minimize risks from cross-infection, hazardous chemicals, or radiation. You will also support administrative tasks, working alongside the dentist and receptionist to manage records and schedules effectively, whether manually or through computerised systems.This position requires a strong commitment to patient safety and care, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to maintain high standards of hygiene and compliance. You will contribute to creating a safe, efficient, and welcoming environment for both patients and the team.

Main duties of the job

This role is essential in delivering emergency dental care, supporting dentists in treatments, and ensuring the surgery is prepared, clean, and compliant with strict infection control and health and safety protocols. You will maintain accurate records, handle administrative tasks like stock management, and assist with patient charges, ensuring confidentiality and adherence to legal and organizational standards.Collaboration and professionalism are key, with the nurse working closely with colleagues to provide seamless patient care. They follow health and safety procedures, participate in mandatory training, and stay informed on best practices to maintain a safe and efficient environment.Upholding a professional image, you will adhere to organisational and regulatory guidelines, including the NHS Code of Conduct and CQC requirements. Their commitment to safety, compliance, and patient-centred care ensures high-quality service delivery.If you are passionate about patient safety, clinical excellence, professional growth and making a real difference in healthcare - we would love to hear from you.

About us

In return for your dedication and commitment to our values, we offer:

NHS Pension Scheme:Secure your future with the NHS Pension, offering peace of mind and valuable long-term financial benefits for all our staff.

Career Growth:Build the future you deserve with our My Academy training programs, exciting internal vacancies, and regular updates to keep you in the loop with HUC news and opportunities.

Office Comforts: Stay refreshed with unlimited tea and coffee, enjoy the ease of free parking, and recharge in our dedicated relaxation areas. Plus, join in on engaging team events that make every workday more enjoyable!

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£17.70 an hour per hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

4265-8303564

Job locations

Exeter, Newton Abbot, Barnstaple

Exeter

EX1 2ED

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role requires a current professional GDC registration.For full details of the job description and person specification, please see the attached document.

Job description Job responsibilities This role requires a current professional GDC registration.For full details of the job description and person specification, please see the attached document.

Person Specification

Dental Nurse registered with GDC

Essential

• Dental Nurse registered with GDC

Person Specification Dental Nurse registered with GDC Essential Dental Nurse registered with GDC

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

HUC

Address

Exeter, Newton Abbot, Barnstaple

Exeter

EX1 2ED

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://hucweb.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

HUC

Address

Exeter, Newton Abbot, Barnstaple

Exeter

EX1 2ED

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://hucweb.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Dental Nurses Suffolk Out of Hours Dental Service Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays

Hours:Rostered sessions according to agreed sessions: 09.30-16:30

Bases: 7, Hillside Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk,IP32 7EA

Nash House, 17 Portman Rd, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2PB

Salary:Saturdays & Sundays - £18.00 per hour, Bank Holidays - £27.00 per hour, Christmas Day - £36.00 per hour

Main duties of the job

We are looking for dental nurses to support the dental team in the provision of NHS urgent dental care at weekends and on bank holidays. Opportunities exist for chairside dental nursing support for patients requiring urgent care.

Applicants should be organised and adaptable with excellent time management skills.

About us

If you have any questions or would like any more information, please contact Rebecca Sapsford, OOH Senior Dental Nurse, [email protected] or telephone no 07833 443846.

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£18 to £36 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

SuffolkOOH

Job locations

7 Hillside Road & Nash House

Bury St Edmunds

IP32 7EA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For details on main duties and responsibilities, please see attached job description and person specification.

Job description Job responsibilities For details on main duties and responsibilities, please see attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

OOH Dental Nurse

Essential

• Please see attached person specification within the job description

Person Specification OOH Dental Nurse Essential Please see attached person specification within the job description

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Community Dental Services CIC

Address

7 Hillside Road & Nash House

Bury St Edmunds

IP32 7EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://communitydentalservices.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Community Dental Services CIC

Address

7 Hillside Road & Nash House

Bury St Edmunds

IP32 7EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://communitydentalservices.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are looking for a Locum Dental Nurse to cover an assignment with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), at RAF High Wycombe Dental Centre, in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire.

This is a locum role (37.5 hours per week) and the successful candidate will deliver an exceptional standard of care to the MoD service personnel.

Pay rate:

Umbrella - £19.54

Paye - £16.99 (£15.16 + £1.83 holiday pay)

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with clinical duties including preparing and sterilising instruments, operating the dental computing system, and processing radiographs.
• Manage patient appointments, dental records and ensure proper documentation of dental prosthetic appliances.
• Adhere to infection control procedures and follow Health and Safety policies.
• Assist in the central sterilisation area as required.
• Ensure compliance with GDC (General Dental Council) standards and current legislation.

About us

About Military Medical Personnel and Our Benefits:

Military Medical Personnel (MMP) is a specialist recruitment consultancy dedicated exclusively to providing locum civilian medical, dental and healthcare professionals to the Ministry of Defence. We are a contracted supplier to the MOD and have locum vacancies on military bases throughout the UK and occasionally overseas locations.

Military Medical Personnel offer an attractive package for candidates which may include the following:

• Attractive rates of pay with weekly payments and choice of payment model
• A generous Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Flexibility of long- and short-term assignments to suit your availability
• Free uniforms provided (if required)
• A PVG membership (Disclosure Scotland) or an access Northern Ireland certificate is required for this role.
• Free mandatory training
• Weekly payments
• Assigned an experienced consultant who will support you throughout your application and will continue to look after you during your assignment

All job placements are subject to the receipt of satisfactory compliance requirements.

Please note that MMP is unable to sponsor work visas. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, such as a valid visa with no restrictions on hours.

Job summary

We are looking for a Locum Dental Nurse to cover an assignment with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), at RAF Waddington Dental Centre, in Lincoln, Lincolnshire.

This is a locum role (37.5 hours per week) and the successful candidate will deliver an exceptional standard of care to the MoD service personnel.

Pay rate:

Umbrella - £19.54

Paye - £16.99 (£15.16 + £1.83 holiday pay)

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with clinical duties including preparing and sterilising instruments, operating the dental computing system, and processing radiographs.
• Manage patient appointments, dental records and ensure proper documentation of dental prosthetic appliances.
• Adhere to infection control procedures and follow Health and Safety policies.
• Assist in the central sterilisation area as required.
• Ensure compliance with GDC (General Dental Council) standards and current legislation.

About us

About Military Medical Personnel and Our Benefits:

Military Medical Personnel (MMP) is a specialist recruitment consultancy dedicated exclusively to providing locum civilian medical, dental and healthcare professionals to the Ministry of Defence. We are a contracted supplier to the MOD and have locum vacancies on military bases throughout the UK and occasionally overseas locations.

Military Medical Personnel offer an attractive package for candidates which may include the following:

• Attractive rates of pay with weekly payments and choice of payment model
• A generous Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Flexibility of long- and short-term assignments to suit your availability
• Free uniforms provided (if required)
• A PVG membership (Disclosure Scotland) or an access Northern Ireland certificate is required for this role.
• Free mandatory training
• Weekly payments
• Assigned an experienced consultant who will support you throughout your application and will continue to look after you during your assignment

All job placements are subject to the receipt of satisfactory compliance requirements.

Please note that MMP is unable to sponsor work visas. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, such as a valid visa with no restrictions on hours.

Job summary

Senior Dental Nurse - Coventry & Warks wide

37.5 hours per week (Part time available)

Permanent

Salary: £32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata

Closing Date: Sunday 4th October 2026

Interview Date: Thursday 22nd October 2026

**This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly. **

All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.

A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community - get in touch to find out more

#JoinTeamEliot

• To assist and support the provision of dental treatment and dental health promotion for all groups of patients cared for by the Community Dental Service. Patients will have a variety of special needs including learning disabilities and behavioural problems, physical disability, mental health conditions and complex medical conditions.
• To assist the Dental Service Management Team in ensuring that dental facilities operate effectively and safely.
• To support the organisation, monitoring and evaluation of dental care and provide information for the development of services and training of staff.
• To line manage the dental nurse staff, including carrying out appraisal, clinical supervision, managing sickness and leave.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake the normal duties expected of all dental nurses.
• Work with the policies and procedures of the Trust and Coventry & Warwickshire Community Dental Service.
• To support specialised treatment services for adults and children with special needs within the clinic, theatres and domiciliary settings.
• To support the provision of treatment under general anaesthesia for special needs patients, and paediatric dental extractions.
• To support the provision of treatment under sedation where appropriate.
• Liaise with all branches of the profession, other health professionals, education and social services and voluntary agencies over the dental needs and service provision for people with special needs.
• Support the Senior Management Team with the monitoring and evaluation of all service elements and any subsequent programmes of development.

About us

Here at George Eliot our vision to'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:

Effective Open Communication

excellence and safety in everything we do

Challenge but support

Expect respect and dignity

Local health that inspires confidence

Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, in house training and development, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.

If you are applying for a Domestic Assistant or Health Care Assistant role you may be eligible for the refer a friend scheme - find out more here: https://www.geh.nhs.uk/about-us/people-and-workforce/vacancies/refer-friend-scheme

Job summary

Providing support and assistance for the Foundation Dentists and Trainers in providing high quality dental care to patients, and be responsible for the effective, efficient preparation and maintenance of a multi-disciplinary dental clinic, maintaining a high level of cross infection control in all clinical areas.

oManage clinical time, including clinical appointments, prioritisation and management.oWhen not assisting in the surgeries nurses are expected to provide administrative support.oNurses are expected to be able to carry out their duties without direct supervision.oAdvice, triage and prioritise dental emergency patients to ensure they receive the most appropriate care, within the dental single point of access.

Main duties of the job

Planning and Designo Have individual responsibility for the preparation and organisation of the dental surgeries where clinical procedures will beundertaken and ensure compliance to LHB Health and Safety standards and ensuring a high standard of cleanliness within thedepartment.o Work independently and have accountability for one's own actions when delivering dental nursing care

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Details

Date posted

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,819 to £31,626 a year per annum (pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

130-ACS157-0926

Job locations

Port Talbot Resource Centre

Moor Road

Baglan

SA12 7BJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

• National Certificate/Hospital certificate for Dental Nursing.
• N.V.Q. level 3, CertHE in Dental Nursing. Understanding of customer care issues
• Understanding of Data Protection
• Understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for confidentiality
• Registration with the General Dental Council

Desirable

• Additional post certificate qualification

Essential Experience

Essential

• Significant Trained Dental Nurse experience
• Experience in working with Foundation Dentist
• Experience in mentoring Student Dental Nurses

Essential Aptitude and abilities

Essential

• Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities
• Excellent communication (both written and oral) and interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh

Person Specification Essential Qualifications & Knowledge Essential National Certificate/Hospital certificate for Dental Nursing. N.V.Q. level 3, CertHE in Dental Nursing. Understanding of customer care issues Understanding of Data Protection Understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for confidentiality Registration with the General Dental Council Desirable Additional post certificate qualification Essential Experience Essential Significant Trained Dental Nurse experience Experience in working with Foundation Dentist Experience in mentoring Student Dental Nurses Essential Aptitude and abilities Essential Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours Excellent organisational and time management abilities Excellent communication (both written and oral) and interpersonal skills Desirable Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Port Talbot Resource Centre

Moor Road

Baglan

SA12 7BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Port Talbot Resource Centre

Moor Road

Baglan

SA12 7BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Dental Nurse Specialist - Sedation Lead (Cov & Wark) - Leamington Base

37.5 hours per week (Part time available)

Permanent

Salary: £32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata

Closing Date: Sunday 4th October 2026

Interview Date: Wednesday 21st October 2026

**This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly. **

All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.

A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community - get in touch to find out more

#JoinTeamEliot

• To ensure the efficient smooth running of all Sedation/GA lists and pre-assessment clinical sessions for Coventry & Warwickshire Community Dental Service.
• To be the primary lead and responsible nurse at all GA / Sedation sites across the county, ensuring on a rotational basis, appropriate coverage, continuity and best practice standards at all times.
• To support Clinicians in the specialist Dental Service to provide high quality dental care for a wide range of patients with complex specialist needs, including medically compromised conditions, tolerance and access difficulties.
• To be adaptable and perform all duties at all sites, and to work flexible times as patients' needs require.

Main duties of the job

• Responsible for the safe and effective operation of the Sedation and General Anaesthesia clinical sessions and associated nursing team.
• Prioritising of daily and weekly workload ensuring correction and completion of tasks to ensure effective clinical care.
• To develop and monitor an order system to ensure all materials, sundries and instruments required are available for all Sedation sites.
• To set-up a robust system to monitor stock levels and expiry dates of medicaments.
• To develop and implement best practice in all sedation sites to ensure the smooth and efficient running of sedation sessions.
• To work in partnership with the Booking and Access Team to collate all paperwork, x-rays, and blood test results as required for the individual's sedation appointment.
• To develop and maintain a system for each site to ensure that Special Care Dental Service instruments are made sterile and returned correctly following a sedation session and to liaise with HSDU department, if any inadequacies are identified in provision of service.
• To work Coventry & Warwickshire-wide across at all sedation sites on a rotational basis.
• To provide clinical assistance for a Clinician in the performance of their clinical duties which cover a range of procedures from full mouth dental examinations to minor oral surgery, in a clinical setting.

About us

Here at George Eliot our vision to'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:

Effective Open Communication

excellence and safety in everything we do

Challenge but support

Expect respect and dignity

Local health that inspires confidence

Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, in house training and development, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.

If you are applying for a Domestic Assistant or Health Care Assistant role you may be eligible for the refer a friend scheme - find out more here: https://www.geh.nhs.uk/about-us/people-and-workforce/vacancies/refer-friend-scheme

Job summary

**PLEASE NOTE: This Band 4 role is not eligible for current, or future visa sponsorship**

Qualified Dental Nurse - Coventry & Warwickshire wide

37.5 hours per week (Part time hours available)

Fixed term for 12 months (Maternity Cover)

Salary: £28,392 - £31,157 per annum pro rata

Closing Date: Sunday 4th October 2026

Interview Date: Wednesday 21st October 2026

**This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly. **

All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.

A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community - get in touch to find out more

#JoinTeamEliot

• We have an exciting opportunity to join the friendly, highly motivated Coventry & Warwickshire Community Dental Service based in the City of Coventry Health Centre.
• We require an enthusiastic and conscientious Dental Nurse to join our professional and supportive team of Dentists, Dental Therapists and Dental Nurses to provide patient focused community dentistry for people with more complex needs and conditions.
• The service also comprises an Oral Health Promotion team, a domiciliary service, sedation service and provides regular GA sessions at University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire & George Eliot Hospital.

Main duties of the job

• This new post holder will have the opportunity to assist in the provision of special care and paediatric dentistry, incorporating Inhalation and IV Sedation, General Anaesthetic sessions and domiciliary care.
• You will be responsible for assisting the clinician in the day-to-day running of the surgery working under the supervision of the Senior/Specialist Dental Nurses, Governance and Operational Leads.
• The Community Dental Services are based across Coventry & Warwickshire. The service currently operates Monday to Friday.

About us

Here at George Eliot our vision to'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:

Effective Open Communication

excellence and safety in everything we do

Challenge but support

Expect respect and dignity

Local health that inspires confidence

Benefits:On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, in house training and development, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.

Details

Date posted

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

230-50218270-PCD-F

Job locations

City of Coventry Health Centre

2 Stoney Stanton Road

Coventry

CV1 4FS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide clinical assistance for a Clinician in the performance of their clinical duties which cover a range of procedures from full mouth dental examinations to minor oral surgery, in a clinical setting.
• To set up, prepare, and close the Dental Surgery to ensure that cross infection policy and procedures are followed.
• Responsible for the cleaning and sterilisation process of dental instruments complying with the procedures in the control of infection policy to ensure patient decontamination security.
• To ensure that instruments, equipment, x-rays, record cards and electronic records are available to the Clinician prior to treatment. To assist in the dental radiography procedure under the supervision of an operator, process dental x-rays following the Quality assurance Policy.
• To ensure accurate preparation and mixing of dental materials and medicaments which require a high degree of precision, for correct presentation.
• To undertake the maintenance of equipment and cleaning of the surgery, including routine minor maintenance of dental equipment and instruments and provide regular equipment inventories.
• To ensure that emergency medical drugs and equipment are available on a sessional basis.
• To anticipate the needs of the Clinician during all clinical procedures, with an awareness of additional needs of the client groups of the Service (medically compromised, mentally ill and physical disabilities).
• To carry out clerical and administrative duties to ensure the efficient smooth running of the clinical sessions.
• To ensure that adequate stock levels, standards/protocols are maintained and monitored.
• Responsibility for ensuring ordering and stock control of Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen cylinders and to replace these cylinders, as required.
• To monitor the levels of stationery and order, as required.
• Prepare for and assist in R.A sedation.To be responsible for all safety checks of the R.A machine prior to use.
• Sedation qualified Dental Nurses to work within the IV team and to follow the Sedation protocols as laid down by the Special Care Dental Service.
• Follow clinic protocols to process patient referrals and book appointments.
• To be part of an effective clinical team, enabling the team/ward/service to deliver to the highest possible care standards, ensuring that evidence based practice is used.
• To act as an excellent role model.
• Participation in induction programmes for all professions - Clinicians and Nurses within a Specialist Dental Service.
• To undertake other duties to meet the changing needs and priorities of the Dental Service, as determined by your manager and in accordance with the grade of the post.

For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.

Job description Job responsibilities To provide clinical assistance for a Clinician in the performance of their clinical duties which cover a range of procedures from full mouth dental examinations to minor oral surgery, in a clinical setting. To set up, prepare, and close the Dental Surgery to ensure that cross infection policy and procedures are followed. Responsible for the cleaning and sterilisation process of dental instruments complying with the procedures in the control of infection policy to ensure patient decontamination security. To ensure that instruments, equipment, x-rays, record cards and electronic records are available to the Clinician prior to treatment. To assist in the dental radiography procedure under the supervision of an operator, process dental x-rays following the Quality assurance Policy. To ensure accurate preparation and mixing of dental materials and medicaments which require a high degree of precision, for correct presentation. To undertake the maintenance of equipment and cleaning of the surgery, including routine minor maintenance of dental equipment and instruments and provide regular equipment inventories. To ensure that emergency medical drugs and equipment are available on a sessional basis. To anticipate the needs of the Clinician during all clinical procedures, with an awareness of additional needs of the client groups of the Service (medically compromised, mentally ill and physical disabilities). To carry out clerical and administrative duties to ensure the efficient smooth running of the clinical sessions. To ensure that adequate stock levels, standards/protocols are maintained and monitored. Responsibility for ensuring ordering and stock control of Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen cylinders and to replace these cylinders, as required. To monitor the levels of stationery and order, as required. Prepare for and assist in R.A sedation.To be responsible for all safety checks of the R.A machine prior to use. Sedation qualified Dental Nurses to work within the IV team and to follow the Sedation protocols as laid down by the Special Care Dental Service. Follow clinic protocols to process patient referrals and book appointments. To be part of an effective clinical team, enabling the team/ward/service to deliver to the highest possible care standards, ensuring that evidence based practice is used. To act as an excellent role model. Participation in induction programmes for all professions - Clinicians and Nurses within a Specialist Dental Service. To undertake other duties to meet the changing needs and priorities of the Dental Service, as determined by your manager and in accordance with the grade of the post. For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Level 3 Diploma or National Certificate for Dental Nurses
• GDC registered
• Experience of working within the NHS as a qualified Dental Nurse
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Desirable

• Additional post qualification - Conscious Sedation
• Additional post qualification - Special Care Dental Nursing
• Experience of working with children and patients with addition needs.
• Reliable and Flexible

Other

Essential

• Car driver / Owner willing to travel and work across all Coventry & Warwickshire Dental sites.

Person Specification Qualifications & Experience Essential Level 3 Diploma or National Certificate for Dental Nurses GDC registered Experience of working within the NHS as a qualified Dental Nurse Evidence of Continuing Professional Development Desirable Additional post qualification - Conscious Sedation Additional post qualification - Special Care Dental Nursing Experience of working with children and patients with addition needs. Reliable and Flexible Other Essential Car driver / Owner willing to travel and work across all Coventry & Warwickshire Dental sites.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

Address

City of Coventry Health Centre

2 Stoney Stanton Road

Coventry

CV1 4FS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.geh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

Address

City of Coventry Health Centre

2 Stoney Stanton Road

Coventry

CV1 4FS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.geh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are offering a fantastic opportunity for a Dental Nurse to join a well established Special Care and Paediatric Service in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

Are you a dynamic and enthusiastic NHS dental nurse looking to develop your skills and work within a supportive team environment?

What can we offer you?

* Full-time or Part-time roles

* Immediate start available

* Career development across the practice with great team support

* A caring and calm environment where our dedicated team of dental professionals can offer the best possible care for patients

* A varied caseload - - every day brings new challenges

* Immediate access to advice from experienced colleagues

* Excellent opportunities to upskill in conscious sedation and domiciliary dentistry

* Access to training to maintain your CPD and boost your clinical skills

* Great Organisational Culture

Are you:

* GDC registered?

* Confident in delivering general NHS Dentistry?

* Looking to build experience in treating children?

* Interested in holistic care for vulnerable people?

* Flexible and passionate about person centred care?

Please note that due to budgetary limitations, we are unable to sponsor work visas for this position. Applicants must therefore have an existing right to work in the UK without employer sponsorship.

Main duties of the job

Participate in clinical and surgical procedures, providing chaperone and clinical support to Dental Officer and Dental Therapist. Ensure the smooth running of clinics and provide cover in other areas of the service in case of staff leave or absence, often at short notice.

Provide advice on oral hygiene and peri-operative care; and provide personal care associated with surgical procedures.

Operate specialist dental equipment as prescribed by Dental Officer and Dental Therapist. Ensure all medical devices have had the routine daily/weekly monthly checks completed and documented prior to use.

Carry out routine daily weekly and monthly checks to ensure emergency drugs and resuscitation equipment is in date and working. Ensure all documentation has been completed.

Ensure the dental environment is kept clean and free of clutter, ensuring dental materials are in date, stocks replenished and medicines are stored in accordance with Trust Policy.

Comply with Trust arrangements for mandatory/essential training and Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Take responsibility for CPD to meet registration requirements of General Dental Council.

Undertake appropriate CPD within specialty area

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.

Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.

We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.

Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence

Job summary

We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Dental Nurse to join our Community and Specialist Dental Service Team. You will play an important role in helping us deliver high-quality dental care to children and adults who are unable to access treatment through a General Dental Practitioner.

Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will assist in providing a full range of NHS restorative and preventive dental treatments, including supporting sedation services. Care may be delivered in clinics, schools, care homes, day centres and patients' homes where appropriate.

You will prepare clinical environments, support clinicians during treatment and help ensure patients receive safe, effective and person-centred care. This includes responding to individual needs, providing pre- and post-treatment information, and always maintaining patients' privacy, dignity and wellbeing.

The role also involves preparing surgeries and temporary clinical settings, ensuring appropriate infection prevention measures are followed and that equipment, instruments and materials are available and ready for use.

If you are committed to delivering excellent patient care, enjoy working collaboratively and want to make a positive difference to people who may face barriers to accessing dental services, we would welcome your application.

Main duties of the job

• Provide chairside support to clinicians and contribute to the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care.
• Support inhalation and intravenous sedation clinics. Training will be provided where required.
• Prepare and maintain clinical environments, ensuring equipment, materials and instruments are available and ready for use.
• Follow Trust policies and local procedures relating to infection prevention, radiography, waste management and health and safety.
• Decontaminate dental instruments in accordance with HTM 01-05 and other relevant guidance.
• Maintain appropriate stock levels and carry out stock rotation.
• Check that emergency drugs and equipment are available, in date and ready for use.
• Maintain accurate patient records and electronic diaries in line with information governance and data protection requirements.
• Receive and record patient fees and follow cash-handling procedures where required.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with patients, carers and colleagues.
• Adapt communication to meet individual needs, including supporting people with communication difficulties, learning disabilities, anxiety, sensory impairments or other additional needs.
• Communicate effectively in person, by telephone, in writing and electronically.
• Work collaboratively with health and social care professionals to support positive patient outcomes and a high-quality patient experience.

About us

We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.

What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.

Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.

We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.

Job summary

Band 4 - Registered Dental Nurse.

2 part time positions

The Maxillofacial Department based in Outpatients; Stockport NHS Foundation trust are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, outgoing registered Dental Nurse to join our specialist team.

We are an extremely hard working, committed, friendly team ensuring the highest quality of care is delivered to our patients.

Applicant must have a flexible approach to working hours to meet the needs of our service users, we provide specialist care and services across our speciality in and around the Stockport and surrounding boroughs . Our Clinics currently run Monday-Friday between the hours of 8am and 16pm, with additional weekends if needed to meet service requirements.

**There are lots of new and exciting changes taking place across the speciality and staff recruited will have the opportunity to work off site to develop their skills and learn new skills with the existing team. Please note that this may not be in the Borough of Stockport **

A Positive learning approach to new skills is mandatory we partake in Venepuncture, Orthodontic, Nurse-Led Clinics and Theatre scrubbing/ assisting.

Opportunities for personal and professional development within the trust, Opportunities to support you with your CPD Requirements with full support from the senior dental nurse and management.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties include Working in Outpatient Oral Surgery clinics, Orthodontics, Nurse-Led clinics, Scrubbing in Main Theatres and Assisting and scrubbing in our own Operating theatre ensuring high, quality care is met in line with the GDC Regulations and trust policies.

To carry out clerical tasks as required within the role such as orthodontic model boxes, uploading patient photographs.

To carry out duties as required and be able to work independently within the dental department and theatre areas.

To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team providing specialist practical skills and theoretical knowledge across a wide range of Orthodontic and Maxillofacial procedures in accordance with the British Dental Association (BDA) and British Orthodontic Society (BOS) recommendations.

To be accountable for your dental nurse registration and ensuring you complete all of the relevant CPD in line with the GDC recommendations.

To have excellent communication skills with patients, careers, support services and clinical colleagues dealing with exposure to highly distressing or emotional circumstances.

Rotation within the Maxillofacial Department which includes Oral Surgery, Orthodontics, Theatre's and Consultant Led Nurse-Led Clinics.

Consultant Led Nurse-Led Clinics including taking alginate impressions, taking clinical photographs and consent from patients and providing Oral Health advice.

About us

With new and exciting changes taking place across the Division, new starters will have the opportunity to work off site to develop and learn new skills.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

The salary for the role is only one part of the excellent package of benefits we offer to you:

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Job summary

There is an exciting new opportunity for a Dental Nurse to work in Glan Irfon. The post is Band 4, full time, 37.5 hours per week. The postholder will be expected to provide a comprehensive, high-quality care to a wide spectrum of patients across Powys within the Community Dental Service clinics, including mobile dental clinics and/or external sites such as Schools and Nursing homes as required. Dental Nurses will be provided with a base clinic/department when appointed and will be expected to have a flexible approach to work across different sites where dental treatment is provided.

The postholder will be expected to establish strong links and effective working relations with the whole Dental team as well as patient, parents, guardians, education providers, day centres for Adults/Children with special needs, social services, other Dental services, GDP's, Hospitals, Medical practitioners and Dental material suppliers.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be expected to work as part of the Dental team, preparing and monitoring patients for and during their treatment, providing pre and post-operative instructions.

Responsible for creating and maintaining an environment to provide a high standard of care for patients.

This rewarding role requires working autonomously when anticipating instruments required during procedures carried out by the clinician, mixing materials, and holding instruments in position.

About us

Welcome to Powys Teaching Health Board!

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Higher Level Dental Nurse to join the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontic Department at Salford Royal Hospital.

The successful candidate will provide specialist dental nursing support across Oral Surgery, Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics, delivering high quality care to a diverse patient group, including those with complex medical, physical, sensory and learning needs. The role offers the opportunity to utilise and develop enhanced clinical skills, working closely with consultants, specialty doctors, trainees and the wider multidisciplinary team.

As a Higher Level Dental Nurse, you will play a key role in supporting service delivery, undertaking nurse-led activities, quality assurance processes, patient education, supervision of learners and contributing to the ongoing development of the department

Main duties of the job

Deliver high quality specialist dental nursing care within Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontic services. Provide chairside support for a wide range of dental and surgical procedures, including complex treatments and intravenous sedation. Undertake dental radiography in accordance with IR(ME)R regulations and departmental protocols. Support nurse-led clinics including oral health promotion, radiography and pre-operative assessment clinics. Provide patients and carers with specialist advice, education and pre and post-operative instructions. Maintain quality assurance processes relating to radiography, medical emergency equipment, dental equipment and infection prevention and control. Support the management and organisation of clinics, ensuring effective use of resources and maintaining high standards of patient care. Supervise, support and mentor dental nursing colleagues, apprentices and learners within the clinical environment. Contribute to audit, service improvement initiatives and the development of clinical policies and procedures. Support the day-to-day running of the department.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack (opens in existing window)

Job summary

The Community Dental Service is seeking a motivated and compassionate Dental Nurse (Band 4) to join our team on a fixed term basis (12-months). The post holder will provide high-quality clinical and administrative support to dentists delivering care to patients who are unable to access general dental services due to disability, medical complexity or the need for specialist care.

You will assist in a wide range of dental procedures, ensuring the smooth running of clinics, maintaining high standards of infection prevention and control, and delivering safe, patient-centred care always. The role involves supporting patients of all ages, many of whom may require additional reassurance, empathy and communication support.

The post is based at St Marks Hospital (until re-opening of original base location- Langley Health Centre), with regular travel to various clinics and sites across Berkshire, therefore flexibility and the ability to travel are essential.

This role is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 08:30 - 17:00 and is ideal for a Dental Nurse who enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary team in a community setting. Opportunities for development and training are actively supported within the service.

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current UK immigration rules. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

Main duties of the job

• To provide comprehensive support to clinicians, throughout a wide range of different types of clinical treatments.
• To provide clinical support as described above within a wide range of settings - including fixed sites and clinics, and other environments which include patients' homes, residential care and nursing homes, hospices and hospitals.
• To support all patients as they undergo dental treatment responding to individual patient's needs.
• To set up and prepare the dental surgery or theatre for use at the beginning of the session.
• To prepare and monitor patients for and during their dental treatment providing pre- and post-operative instruction where needed.
• To assist and support the clinician with his/her clinical duties, operative procedures and instructions
• To assist with dental radiography under the supervision of an operator, process dental x-rays following the Quality Assurance Policy.
• To ensure adequate stock are maintained and ordered and that material has not expired using a rotational system.
• To ensure that emergency medical drugs and equipment are available, in full working order and not expired.
• To fulfil mandatory CPR.
• Maintain and update patients' records within an efficient filing system, where required, and maintain data protection.
• To arrange appointments using dental knowledge to assess patient needs and allow appropriate time required for the clinician.

About us

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.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites