Dental Nurse

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

Job summary

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals is recruiting a Band 4 Dental Nurse for the Paediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics and Oral & Maxillofacial outpatient team at St Helier Hospital in Carshalton. The role is part-time 22.5 hours per week, Mon to Sat, with a pro rata salary of £33,262 to £36,027.

The ideal candidate will hold GDC registration and a recognised dental nurse qualification, with excellent communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must hold GDC registration as a dental nurse.
• Recognised dental nurse qualification.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Inhalation Sedation Certificate desirable.
• Hospital experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support paediatric dentistry and orthodontic clinics.
• Assist in oral and maxillofacial procedures.
• Deliver high standards of patient care.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team working

Self-motivated

Education

General Dental Council registration

Recognised dental nurse qualification

Tools

Inhalation Sedation Certificate

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-B

Site St Helier Hospital Town Carshalton Salary £33,262 - £36,027 Pro rata, per annum incl. HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 10/09/2026 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

If this sounds like an exciting opportunity to you, then we'd love to hear from you and/or received your application…

Alternatively, visits to the department are welcome - just contact Mena or Ewelina on 0208 296 3357/3321 to discuss and arrange

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

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.

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.

Application numbers

This vacancy may have an application cap, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. Ensure your supporting statement clearly shows how you meet the job specifications.