Band 4 Registered Dental Nurse

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A major NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham is looking for a Band 4 Registered Dental Nurse to support its Orthodontic and Maxillofacial Surgery department. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Dental Nurse to develop their skills in a collaborative environment. The successful candidate will assist clinicians, ensure surgery preparations, and maintain patient records. Applicants must have a Dental Nursing qualification and be registered with the GDC.

Qualifications

• Must hold a recognised Dental Nursing qualification and be registered with the General Dental Council.
• Experience of working with a range of patients, including those with disabilities.
• Ability to manage a range of Dental, Orthodontic, Maxillofacial patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, chair-side assistance to clinicians.
• Ensure the preparation of surgeries is correct and complete.
• Adhere to all Trust and departmental policies and procedures.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work collaboratively

IT skills

Education

National certificate in Dental Nursing

Current GDC registration

Job description

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Band 4 Registered Dental Nurse

The closing date is 08 October 2025

We are looking for a Registered Dental Nurse to join our small but well-established team in the Orthodontic and Maxillofacial Surgery department at Solihull Hospital.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Dental Nurse looking to broaden their experience and develop their skills in a hospital environment. We're looking for someone who embodies our Trust values and is committed to delivering the high standards of care we strive for every day.

To be considered, candidates must hold a recognised Dental Nursing qualification and be registered with the General Dental Council. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with a warm, approachable manner and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

While your primary base will be in the Orthodontic and Maxillofacial Surgery Department at Solihull Hospital, you will also be expected to support services at Good Hope Hospital and the Queen Elizabeth as needed.

This is a fixed-term position for 12 months to cover maternity leave.

Main duties of the job

• Provide comprehensive, chair-side assistance to Clinicians undertaking a range of routine & specialist dental, orthodontics & surgical interventions within the service.
• Ensure the appropriate preparation of surgeries, ensuring the correct instruments, equipment and medicaments are available prior to the commencement of clinic.
• Prepare and monitor patients before, during and after procedures, including assurance & explanation of procedure, appropriate care monitoring of the patient, and post-procedural care, including oral health advice.
• Maintain patient records & transfer data to database, ensuring correct filing and storage.
• Adhere to all Trust and departmental policies & procedures.
• Prepare patients and set up for in-department x-ray & process of images taken.
• Be responsible for the safe disposal & tracking of instruments or equipment requiring decontamination following procedures.
• Set up for dental or maxillofacial surgeries ensuring the correct equipment is available.
• Use initiative to prioritise and analyse patients' needs and individual circumstances to make the best use of time and resources or direct to the appropriate person.
• Check essential equipment prior to use and highlight any concerns to the medical devices team.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued.

Job responsibilities

Please note: For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• National certificate in Dental Nursing or NVQ level 3 Dental nursing qualification.
• Relevant experience to maintain registration with the General Dental Council.
• Current GDC registration.

Experience

• Experience of working with a range of patients including children, the elderly or frail, those with a learning disability or cognitive impairment.
• Understanding of a range of dental, orthodontic, maxillofacial procedures, plus knowledge of how to deal with a range of non-routine activities.
• Recent Orthodontic, Oral or Maxillofacial surgery experience.
• Experience of a variety of work settings e.g. hospital, community clinics, NHS/ Private Practice.

Additional Criteria

• Proven ability to provide excellent chair-side support to clinicians, managing a range of Dental, Orthodontic, Maxillofacial patients.
• Excellent standards of written & verbal English.
• Ability to communicate condition or treatment-related information and advice to patients who may be nervous, have communication difficulties or learning disability.
• Able to prioritise own workload & to organise & manage clinics.
• Able to work effectively with others and as part of a team.
• IT and keyboard skills.
• Ability to handle/ manoeuvre equipment/ instruments.
• Ability to work across all UHB sites as required by the role.

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.