Dental Nurse

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A public healthcare provider in Tees Valley is seeking a qualified Dental Nurse to assist clinicians in dental procedures. The role involves demonstrating compliance with the General Dental Council and providing support in the Oral Surgery Service. Ideal candidates will have the NEBDN National Diploma and at least four GCSEs. The salary ranges from £27,485 to £30,162 per annum, and applicants are encouraged from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• GDC Registration of Dental Nurses required.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development needed.
• Experience required in assisting oral surgery procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist the clinician in all dental procedures.
• Work as part of a team to provide high-level clinical care.

Skills

Knowledge of all dental procedures

Assisting the dental officer in all clinical dental procedures

Dealing effectively with medically compromised patients

Education

NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing

Minimum of 4 GCSEs

Verifiable Professional Development hours

Job description

Overview

Go back County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Dental Nurse

The closing date is 13 October 2025.

Main duties of the job

As the qualified dental nurse you will assist the clinician in all dental procedures, providing support and advice to the patient in the oral surgery department. You will demonstrate compliance with the responsibilities and registration to practice with the General Dental Council.

Job responsibilities

You will work as part of a team providing a high level of clinical care within the Oral Surgery Service.

About us

We provide hospital services from two acute sites – Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients\' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.

Statutory Registration

• GDC Registration of Dental Nurses
• Evidence of PDP and continuous education

Qualifications

• NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing
• Minimum of 4 GCSEs
• Verifiable Professional Development hours
• Experience of assisting in oral surgery procedures

Experience

• Supervising of junior dental nurses

Special Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of all dental procedures
• Assisting the dental officer in all clinical dental procedures
• Dealing effectively with medically compromised patients

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

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Salary: £27,485 to £30,162 per annum (Pro Rata where applicable)