Band 4 Dental Nurse: Surgery, Orthodontics & Training

Bedfordshire Hospitals; Bedford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a qualified Dental Nurse to join the OMFS team at Luton & Dunstable Hospital. This permanent, full-time role offers 37.5 hours per week with potential evening and weekend shifts and NHS benefits.

The successful candidate will prepare clinical areas, assist surgeons and clinicians, and deliver high-quality patient care while supporting education and career development within a supportive Trust.

Qualifications

• Registered dental nurse with NHS AfC Band 4 eligibility.
• National Certificate in Dental Nursing completed or in scope.
• Experience in minor oral surgery and orthodontics is desirable.
• GDC registration and confidentiality awareness required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare clinical areas and instruments for surgical, orthodontic or restorative procedures.
• Assist Consultants and clinicians in procedures under local or general anaesthesia.
• Chair-side orthodontic assistance and patient oral health education.
• Support outpatient clinics and assess patient needs before treatment.
• Advise and triage patients with special needs to ensure timely care.

Skills

Post qualification experience

Minor oral surgery experience

Orthodontics experience

Confidentiality awareness

Education

National Certificate in Dental Nursing

Impression Course

Sedation Course

Job description

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a qualified Dental Nurse to join the OMFS team at Luton & Dunstable Hospital. This permanent, full-time role offers 37.5 hours per week with potential evening and weekend shifts and NHS benefits.

The successful candidate will prepare clinical areas, assist surgeons and clinicians, and deliver high-quality patient care while supporting education and career development within a supportive Trust.