Band 4 Dental Nurse

NHS; Topcliffe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A national health service in Topcliffe is seeking a full-time Dental Nurse to provide clinical and administrative support in Defence Primary Healthcare. The ideal candidate should possess an NEBDN Certificate or NVQ Level 3 and be registered with the GDC. The role involves assisting with dental procedures and maintaining patient records. Benefits include a recruitment allowance, access to the NHS pension scheme, and more.

Benefits

Dental Nurse Recruitment and Retention Allowance

Access to NHS pension scheme

On-call allowance

Reward and Recognition

Inclusive working environment

Discount to on-site fitness facilities

Free parking

Annual GDC fees reimbursed

Paid holiday entitlement

Free clinical clothing and footwear

Defence Discount Card

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Dental Council (GDC).
• Security clearance (SC) required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with clinical practice including dental hygiene.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Support team coordination within the dental centre.

Skills

Clinical assistance

Administrative support

Team coordination

Education

NEBDN Certificate or NVQ Level 3 in Oral Health Care Dental Nursing

Job description

Band 4 Dental Nurse

The closing date is 01 December 2025

We are looking for a Dental Nurse to join Defence Primary Healthcare at Dental Centre Topcliffe, Thirsk. This full‑time role (37.5 hours per week) offers pro‑rated salary for part‑time hours and flexible working where possible.

Benefits

• Dental Nurse Recruitment and Retention Allowance (RRA) £1,500 per annum (pro‑rated)
• Access to NHS pension scheme
• On‑call allowance where applicable
• Reward and Recognition (£250‑£5,000 per year) if considered
• Inclusive working environment
• Discount to on‑site fitness facilities
• Free parking
• General Dental Council (GDC) annual fees reimbursed
• Paid holiday entitlement
• Free clinical clothing and footwear
• Defence Discount Card

Main duties

The successful candidate will provide clinical and administrative support for dental care in Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC) dental centres, enhancing force generation and operational capability and minimizing dental morbidity on operations.

Job responsibilities

• Assist with clinical practice, including dental hygiene and restorative procedures.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with NHS and MoD standards.
• Support team coordination and resource management within the dental centre.

Selection process

• Sift based on CV and evidence of required skills (max 3 pages).
• Interview using NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF) and scenario based questions.

Qualifications and requirements

• NEBDN Certificate or NVQ Level 3 in Oral Health Care Dental Nursing.
• Must be registered with the General Dental Council (GDC).
• For candidates not yet registered, full qualification must be obtained prior to start.
• Security clearance (SC) required.

Application instructions

• Copy and paste your full CV in the application; do not upload attachments.
• Provide your GDC membership registration number where applicable.

Equal opportunities statement

The Ministry of Defence is committed to equality and diversity and provides reasonable adjustments for candidates who require them.