Band 4 Qualified Dental Nurse

NHS; Luton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a Band 4 Qualified Dental Nurse in Luton. This role involves supporting a team in delivering high-quality patient care across various dental procedures. Candidates will have opportunities for training and development while maintaining a work-life balance. Ideally suited for motivated individuals, this position promises a rewarding career path in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Dental Nurse with a National Certificate.
• GDC Registration required.
• Experience in Orthodontics, Oral surgery, or Restorative preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare clinical areas for surgical, orthodontic, or restorative procedures.
• Assist Consultants during surgeries and outpatient clinics.
• Provide verbal/written instructions to patients before and after procedures.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient Care

Education

National Certificate in Dental Nursing

GDC Registration

IV Sedation Course

Impression Course

Job description

Go back Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Band 4 Qualified Dental Nurse

The closing date is 01 July 2025

We are currently seeking highly motivated, committed and enthusiastic registered dental nurses to join our OMFS team to provide high standard of care to patients with a variety of complex needs. We welcome experienced or newly qualified dental nurses from NHS or private dental practices to apply for the posts. We are committed to provide a variety of training to personal development to enhance your skills and career progression. We support work, life balance by providing flexible working opportunities which to be discussed in interview.

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY

Main duties of the job

Prepare the clinical areas including preparation of instruments, materials and equipment required for all surgical, orthodontic or restorative procedures. Work alongside with Consultants, Specialty Doctors and Dental Core Trainees with surgical procedure under local anaesthesia or general anaesthesia with related training and competencies completion. To support Consultants and clinicians in outpatients clinics. Supporting patients for a smooth assessment by identifying special requirement or patient's need prior to future treatment/ procedure.To support and give patients or patient's relative with verbal and written instructions prior to and following any oral surgeries. Maintain good communication and work closely with a disciplinary team to ensure patient's treatment to be completed as planned.

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.

Our Values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Job responsibilities

Prepare the clinical areas including preparation of instruments, materials and equipment required for all surgical, orthodontic or restorative procedures.

Work alongside with Consultants, Specialty Doctors and Dental Core Trainees with surgical procedure under local anaesthesia or general anaesthesia with related training and competencies completion.

Chair side assisting Orthodontist for all orthodontic treatment and provide oral health education to patients and patients relative.

Chair side assisting Restorative Consultants in restorative dentistry including all related treatment and dental implants.

To support Consultants and clinicians in outpatients clinics. Supporting patients for a smooth assessment by identifying special requirement or patients need prior to future treatment/ procedure.

To support and give patients or patients relative with verbal and written instructions prior to and following any oral surgeries.

Advise, triage and prioritise patients with special needs to ensure they receive appreciate care without delay in all areas.

Demonstrate the ability to recognise, respond and attend medical emergency after completion of training on basic life support with the support of the team.

To demonstrate knowledge and understanding of dealing with patients with complex medical history.

Maintain good communication and work closely with a disciplinary team to ensure patients treatment to be completed as planned.

Maintain high standard of cleanliness in clinical and non-clinical areas. Comply with the infection control Trust Policy and local protocols.

Undertake any other appropriate duties as may be assigned by the Senior Dental Nurse, Lead Nurse and Senior Sister due to skill mix and staffing.

Demonstrate knowledge and awareness of dealing with hazards & dangerous substances such as: radiation, sharps, chemical spillage including mercury and the deposal of clinical waste and comply with the Trust Policy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• National Certificate in Dental Nursing or equivalent
• GDC Registration
• IV Sedation Course
• Impression Course

Experience

• Experience in Orthodontics , Oral surgery or Restorative
• Previous Hospital or Community setting
• Experience in orthodontics and Oral surgery

Knowledge

• Knowledge of minor oral surgery
• Understanding of confidentiality awareness
• Previous hospital, setting

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.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust