Dental Nurse | Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust; Aylesbury; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A NHS Trust in the UK seeks a Qualified Dental Nurse to join its OMFS/Orthodontics and Restorative Dentistry team. The role requires GDC registration and strong clinical skills, with responsibilities including supporting various dental procedures and assisting clinical staff. Suitable candidates must be flexible in working hours and travel within the county. The position offers opportunities for learning and development, alongside NHS benefits.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Generous annual leave entitlement

Access to NHS discount schemes

Qualifications

• Registered with the GDC as a dental nurse.
• Own car or access to alternative travel for business use.
• Flexibility in working hours and locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in Orthodontics and OMFS clinics.
• Assist in Minor Oral Surgery Procedures and Restorative Dentistry.
• Ensure high standard of patient care in all aspects of dentistry.

Skills

Strong clinical dental nursing skills

Ability to travel easily

Team collaboration

Education

Registration with the General Dental Council

Job description

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Qualified Dental Nurse, who is registered with the GDC to join our team in OMFS/Orthodontics and Restorative Dentistry at Buckinghamshire NHS Trust. You will be part of the dental nurse service, providing a high standard of care and demonstrating strong clinical dental nursing skills while working with a hardworking and motivated team. You will continue to develop your skills by providing close support to clinical staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Orthodontics
• OMFS (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery) clinics
• MDT (Multidisciplinary) clinics
• Minor Oral Surgery Procedures
• Restorative Dentistry
• IV Sedation
• General Anaesthesia

We support our nursing staff to work in all the above aspects of dentistry.

Location and Working Hours

This placement will be based in Stoke Mandeville Hospital with the expectation to travel between Amersham and Marlow when required. Our clinical sessions are Monday to Friday and usual working hours are between 8.30am - 5pm. Flexibility in your approach to work is therefore essential, and you must be able to travel easily around the county. Travelling outside of your base will be covered by travel expenses.

Required Qualifications and Licensing

Registration with the General Dental Council is a requirement of this post. Own car or access to alternative travel for business use is essential.

Benefits

• Learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• Flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
• Range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why Work for Us?

• Committed to promoting inclusion and ensuring all colleagues feel they belong.
• Aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• Support for the Armed Forces Community by recognising the value of employing service leavers/veterans and their families.

Our Values & Mission

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Application Process

Please use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role. Refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, but all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [e-mail] quoting the vacancy reference number.

This advert closes on Wednesday 10 Dec 2025.