Dental Nurse

Epsom And St Helier University Hospitals Nhs Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a part-time Dental Nurse (Band 4) to support Paediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics and Oral & Maxillofacial outpatient services at St Helier Hospital. The role requires GDC registration and a recognised dental nurse qualification.

Inhalation sedation certification is desirable, with full induction provided. You will work 22.5 hours weekly, across a hospital environment, contributing to a high standard of patient care within a

Qualifications

• Must hold GDC registration and a recognised dental nurse qualification.
• Inhalation Sedation Certificate desirable but training will be supplied.
• Hospital experience advantageous with full induction provided.

Responsibilities

• Paediatric restorative dentistry.
• Inhalation sedation.
• Orthodontics.
• Paediatric General Anaesthetic lists.
• Outpatient clinics – Adult & Paediatric.
• Adult maxillofacial surgery.

Skills

Communication skills

Team working

Patient care

Inhalation sedation awareness

Education

General Dental Council registration

Recognised dental nurse qualification

Inhalation Sedation Certificate

Job description

Job summary

Dental Nurse - Maxillofacial 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
• Inhalation sedation
• Orthodontics
• Paediatric General Anaesthetic lists
• Outpatient clinics- Adult & Paediatric
• 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.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

30 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£33,262 to £36,027 a year

Pro rata, per annum incl. HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

343-7883602-RB-SK-C

Job locations

St Helier Hospital

Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

SM5 1AA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job 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

Essential

• one years experience

Desirable

• Two years plus experience
• Hospital Experience

Committed to team working

Essential

• Team Working

Desirable

• Good communication skills (Written & Verbal)

Person Specification

Registration- must be RDN

Essential

• one years experience

Desirable

• Two years plus experience
• Hospital Experience

Committed to team working

Essential

• Team Working

Desirable

• Good communication skills (Written & Verbal)

Person Specification

Registration- must be RDN

Essential

• one years experience

Desirable

• Two years plus experience
• Hospital Experience

Committed to team working

Essential

• Team Working

Desirable

• Good communication skills (Written & Verbal)

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

St Helier Hospital

Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

SM5 1AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

St Helier Hospital

Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

SM5 1AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Sister

Ewelina Gierak

[e-mail]

02082963321

Details

Date posted

30 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£33,262 to £36,027 a year

Pro rata, per annum incl. HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

343-7883602-RB-SK-C

Job locations

St Helier Hospital

Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

SM5 1AA

United Kingdom

Privacy notice

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.