Band 4 Qualified Dental Nurse

Work Learn Live Blmk; Luton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in Luton is seeking a Band 4 Qualified Dental Nurse to join their OMFS team. The role involves preparing clinical areas, assisting in surgeries, and providing patient care. The trust promotes personal development and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Registered dental nurse with National Certificate in Dental Nursing.
• Experience in Orthodontics, Oral Surgery, or Restorative Dentistry.

Responsibilities

• Prepare clinical areas and instruments for procedures.
• Assist during surgeries under local and general anesthesia.
• Provide pre- and post-operative instructions to patients.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

National Certificate in Dental Nursing

GDC Registration

IV Sedation Course

Impression Course

Job description

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Band 4 Qualified Dental Nurse

Closing date: 20 May 2025

We are seeking highly motivated, committed, and enthusiastic registered dental nurses to join our OMFS team, providing high standards of care to patients with complex needs. We welcome both experienced and newly qualified dental nurses from NHS or private practices. We are committed to personal development through training and support flexible working arrangements, which can be discussed at interview.

Main duties of the job

1. Prepare clinical areas, including instruments, materials, and equipment for surgical, orthodontic, or restorative procedures.
2. Work alongside Consultants, Specialty Doctors, and Dental Core Trainees during surgical procedures under local or general anesthesia, completing related training and competencies.
3. Support Consultants and clinicians in outpatient clinics, ensuring smooth patient assessments by identifying specific needs.
4. Provide verbal and written instructions to patients and relatives before and after oral surgeries.
5. Maintain good communication and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure planned treatments are completed.

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and surrounding areas, with hospitals in Bedford and Luton. We offer key services such as A&E, maternity, and paediatrics. Our Trust is committed to staff wellbeing, high-quality training, and delivering excellent patient care using advanced clinical knowledge and technology.

Our Values

We recruit based on qualifications and behaviors that reflect our core values through values-based recruitment. We promote inclusivity, equality, and diversity, fostering a culture that values differences.

Please note: vacancies may close early if sufficient applications are received. All new staff undergo a 6-month probation. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all attached documents to understand the job requirements.

Job responsibilities

1. Prepare clinical areas and instruments for procedures.
2. Assist during surgeries under local and general anesthesia, working with Consultants and trainees.
3. Assist orthodontists and restorative dentists, including dental implants.
4. Support outpatient clinics and patient assessments.
5. Provide pre- and post-operative instructions to patients and relatives.
6. Prioritize and triage patients with special needs to ensure timely care.
7. Respond to medical emergencies following basic life support training.
8. Manage patients with complex medical histories.
9. Maintain communication with the team to ensure treatment plans are followed.
10. Ensure high standards of cleanliness and infection control in all areas.
11. Perform additional duties as assigned by senior staff based on skill set and staffing needs.
12. Handle hazards and dangerous substances safely, complying with policies.

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 Dentistry
• Hospital or community setting experience

Knowledge

• Knowledge of minor oral surgery
• Understanding of confidentiality

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This position is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 (Exceptions Order). A disclosure application will be made to check for any criminal convictions.