Dental Nurse

NHS; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A local trust hospital is seeking a qualified Dental Nurse for its Maxillofacial department. You will support patient care, ensuring high standards in a friendly environment. The role requires registration with the General Dental Council and relevant qualifications. Salary ranges from £27,485 to £30,162 per year pro rata. Join our welcoming team dedicated to patient care.

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Dental Council.
• Experience as qualified Dental Nurse.
• Experience in Orthodontics or Oral surgery.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Professional Standards and Trust Policies.
• Support patient care in the Maxillofacial department.
• Work under the direction of the departmental lead.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Good organisation skills

Proven clinical skills

Education

NEBDN National Certificate/ Diploma in Dental Nursing or NVQ level 3 oral health care

Registered with the General Dental Council

NEBDN Certification in Sedation & ILS trained

Job description

Overview

Dental Nurse – Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The closing date is 29 September 2025.

A exciting opportunity has arisen for a Dental Nurse to develop existing and new skills in our outpatient Maxillofacial department and work with our friendly and approachable team. You will support and deliver patient care to an exceptional standard.

Main duties

The post holder will ensure all Professional Standards and Trust Policies are complied with. The post holder will work under the direction of the departmental lead to ensure that the Maxillofacial Outpatient Department continually provides a high standard of care and treatments to patients attending the department.

About us

Chesterfield Royal is a friendly Hospital with a real community feel. The hospital is set in lovely grounds, ideal for taking a break during your day. The team in the surgical division are friendly and welcoming to anyone new to the team.

Chesterfield Royal Hospital was officially opened by the queen in 1985 and since then has continued to expand and modernise. The hospital currently holds approximately 550 beds and provides acute in-patient and out-patient care for Chesterfield and the surrounding rural area of North Derbyshire, serving a population of approximately 350,000 people. We are currently rated GOOD by the CQC.

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments section on this page. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are, along with the criteria that is required for the role.

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Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

• Registered with the General Dental Council
• NEBDN National Certificate/ Diploma in Dental Nursing or NVQ level 3 oral health care
• NEBDN Certification in Sedation & ILS trained

Experience

• Experienced qualified Dental Nurse
• Experience of Orthodontics/Oral surgery
• Experience as Dental Nurse in Hospital/ community environment

Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organisation skills
• Proven clinical skills

Personal Attributes

• Approachable
• Smart appearance
• Team player
• Initiative/motivation
• Flexible/energetic

Demonstrates our Proud to CARE Values

• Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement - CARE Values

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.

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Salary: £27,485 to £30,162 a year pro rata per annum