Dental Nurse

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; North East; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A National Health Service Organization in North East England is seeking a Registered Dental Nurse for a full-time role. Responsibilities include providing clinical support and assisting dental surgeons. The role requires flexible hours, including weekends and evenings. The organization offers generous benefits such as extensive annual leave, NHS pension, and career development opportunities. Salary ranges from £27,485 to £30,162 per annum.

Benefits

NHS Pension scheme

Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Flexible working options

Up to 27 days annual leave

Health and wellbeing support

Lease car for business miles

Free flu vaccinations

Qualifications

• Qualification in Dental Nursing – Essential.
• Certificate in Dental Sedation Nursing – Desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide full clinical support associated with the needs of the Community Dental Service.
• Responsible for the daily operational procedures of designated clinics.
• Travel between centres and assist multiple dental surgeons.

Job description

Overview

Staffordshire Community Dental Service – Registered Dental Nurse Full Time Post

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week (will include occasional OOH sessions and travel to other sites). The post includes Alternate Saturday Mornings 09:00 to 12:45. Alternate Friday afternoons are nonworking.

Band 4

Location: Dental Dept, Ryecroft Health Centre, Newcastle, Staffordshire ST5 2BQ

Requirements

• Qualification in Dental Nursing – Essential
• Certificate in Dental Sedation Nursing – Desirable but not essential

Training opportunities available.

Main duties

The Dental Nurse will provide full clinical support associated with the needs of the Community Dental Service. They are responsible for the daily operational procedures of their designated clinics. They will work alongside the Dental Surgeon and as part of a dedicated team. The Dental Nurse may travel between centres and assist with multiple dental surgeons. Evening, weekend and bank holiday work is required when operating within the out-of-hours emergency dental service.

About Us / Benefits

• Supporting your career development and progression
• Excellent NHS Pension scheme
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Options for flexible working
• Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days)
• Extensive health and wellbeing support and resources
• We pay for your time travelling between patients in community teams
• Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum (fully insured and maintained)
• Salary sacrifice car and salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
• Free car parking at all trust sites
• Free flu vaccinations every year
• Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one-off assistance up to £250 (where criteria is met)

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation with staff networks to support you.

Other information

• Please be aware that AI usage in completing applications will be monitored; if used, you must state this in your application.
• We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Date posted: 15 September 2025

Salary: £27,485 to £30,162 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Employer: Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust – Dental Ryecroft Clinic, Newcastle, ST5 2BQ