Dental Nurse

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

The Paediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics & Oral & Maxillofacial surgery department at St Helier Hospital, Carshalton is seeking a part-time Dental Nurse (Band 4) to work 22.5 hours per week, Monday to Saturday, at the St Helier site. The post is permanent and contracted on a part-time basis with a pro rata salary.

You must hold General Dental Council registration and a recognised dental nurse qualification. An Inhalation Sedation Certificate is desirable, and hospital experience is advantageous; a

Qualifications

• Must hold General Dental Council registration.
• Must have a recognised dental nurse qualification.

Responsibilities

• Paediatric dentistry and orthodontic duties within the department.
• Support paediatric general anaesthetic lists and related procedures.
• Assist in adult oral/maxillofacial surgery as required.
• Provide high standards of patient care and supervision where appropriate.

Skills

GDC registration

Dental nursing skills

Communication skills

Education

GDC registration

Qualified dental nurse

Job description

Main area Paediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics & Oral & Maxillofacial surgery Grade Band 4 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Monday to Saturday) Job ref 343-7883602-RB-SK-C

Site St Helier Hospital Town Carshalton Salary £33,262 - £36,027 Pro rata, per annum incl. HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 14/10/2026 23:59

At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values.

Job overview

Band 4 - Part-time (22.5 hours per week, Mon to Sat)

Are you an experienced and motivated Dental Nurse, with excellent communication skills and a passion for delivering exemplary dental health care to your patients?

If so, the busy Paediatric Dentistry, Orthodontic and Oral & Maxillofacial outpatient department, at St Helier Hospital, are looking for a part time Dental Nurse able to work 22.5 hours per week.

We are hoping to recruit an enthusiastic, adaptable, self-motivated dental nurse with excellent personal, communication & clinical skills who works well in a team environment

• Applicants must hold professional General Dental Council registration and a recognised dental nurse qualification.
• An Inhalation Sedation Certificate would also be desirable but not essential as the training will supplied.
• Experience in a hospital setting would be advantageous but again, a full induction will be give

Main duties of the job

The duties of the role will include:

• Paediatric restorative Dentistry
• Orthodontics
• Paediatric General Anaesthetic lists
• Adult Oral/maxillofacial Surgery

The post holder will provide a high standard ofcare by:

• Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of patient care
• Working closely with the department/ward manager, and multi-disciplinary team members, in monitoring and maintaining policies, standards of nursing care, staff and service development within the department/ward environment
• Carry out all relevant forms of care under supervision and when proficient, demonstrate procedures of care; supervise junior qualified and/or unqualified staff including student nurses, all whilst maintaining a safe working environment.

Working for our organisation

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Dental Nurse role at Epsom and St Helier.

Person specification

Registration- must be RDN

• one years experience
• Two years plus experience
• Hospital Experience

Committed to team working

• Team Working

Please refer to the latest UKVI guidance and ensure you have the appropriate right to work before applying for this role.

Please provide a minimum of 3 years’ employment and/or education history, including professional email addresses (not personal accounts such as Hotmail or Gmail).

Safeguarding and DBS Checks
We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. For roles with direct access to these groups, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. All staff are expected to understand and uphold their safeguarding responsibilities as part of their role.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.