Dental Nurse

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

Job summary

A leading dental hospital is seeking a qualified dental nurse to join the Restorative Dentistry department. The ideal candidate will possess NVQ level 3 in Oral Healthcare or equivalent, with experience in chairside assisting and a commitment to professional development. This role offers an annual salary of £27,485 to £30,162, with the option for full-time or part-time work.

Benefits

Commitment to professional development

Health and well-being support service

Qualifications

• Qualified dental nurse with relevant national qualifications.
• Experience in restorative dentistry.
• Ability to work evenings when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinical dental staff during treatment and patient care.
• Ensure health and safety policies are adhered to.
• Prepare patients for various dental procedures.

Skills

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to assist clinical staff

Flexibility

Education

National Certificate or NVQ level 3 in Oral Healthcare

Registered Dental Nurse

Job description

Overview

Go back Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 05 October 2025

An opportunity has arisen within the Charles Clifford Dental Hospital to recruit a qualified dental nurse to work predominantly in the Restorative Dentistry department of the hospital.

Successful qualified dental nurses should have the NVQ level 3 in Oral Healthcare, National Certificate in Dental Nursing qualification or equivalent.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills, be hard working and have the ability to assist clinical dental staff, including undergraduate and postgraduate students during the treatment and care of patients. They must ensure Health and Safety policies are carried out as necessary and assist other dental nurses in fulfilling Departmental Policies and Procedures. Candidates should also be flexible and willing to work in the evening when necessary.

There will be opportunities for successful candidates to further their career in dental nursing therefore candidates should show commitment to professional development.

Main duties of the job

• Candidates must be able to demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills, be hard working and have the ability to assist clinical dental staff, including undergraduate and postgraduate students during the treatment and care of patients.
• They must ensure Health and Safety policies are carried out as necessary and assist other dental nurses in fulfilling Departmental Policies and Procedures.
• Receive and prepare patients to undertake general, complex and specialised dental treatment, assisting consultants/clinical dental staff and students (undergraduate and postgraduate) during the treatment and care of the patients until they leave. (Including out of hours transport patients).
• Assist the dentist to reassure and inform the patient about their treatment, further treatment and appointments, being aware of body language and cultural difficulties and dealing with these in a sensitive and appropriate manner, showing empathy and reassurance at all times.
• Provide close chairside assistance, anticipating the clinicians' requirements to ensure efficient and effective patient care.
• Maintain close liaison with the clinician in the care, observation and supervision of patient with special needs and patients unsuitable to be seen in general dental practice or by general dental practitioners with problems such as complicated medical histories.

About us

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes a firm commitment to professional development of it's staff together with the provision of an excellent health and well-being support service.

Charles Clifford Dental Hospital is a dental teaching hospital linked to the University School of Clinical Dentistry, which has intakes of undergraduate and postgraduate students on an annual basis. The hospital also provides dental outpatient services for the Sheffield catchment area, and in addition provides specialist services in all departments to patients from a much wider area. It also incorporates the School of Dental Nursing, School of Hygiene and Therapy and Dental Technology.

Please note this advertisement can be appointed as either a full time or part time opportunity.

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Dental Nurse
• National Certificate or NVQ level 3 in Oral Healthcare
• Worked within a hospital setting

Experience

• Experience and knowledge of chairside assisting for all dental procedures
• Experience in Restorative Dentistry

Further Training

• Ability to work 4 handed dentistry/close support
• Friendly and able to work in a team
• Able to prioritise and use own initiative
• Confidentiality
• Professional and motivated
• Positive attitude to work
• Information Technology
• Commitment to develop skills and undertake further training
• Fluoride Application Certificate
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Good interpersonal skills
• Flexible, willing to work evenings

Other Factors

• Ability to work on all departments
• Ability to work with all types of dental students and clinical staff

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.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£27,485 to £30,162 a yearpa/pro rata for part time staff