Dental Nurse | Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health provider is seeking an experienced dental nurse for a full-time role in Milton Keynes. The candidate should be IV qualified and have experience with special care patients. Responsibilities include assisting clinicians, maintaining infection control standards, and participating in the management of the clinic. The position requires travel to multiple dental sites, demonstrating a commitment to high professional standards. The application deadline is December 30, 2025.

Qualifications

• Must be IV trained and qualified.
• Ability to assist clinicians in a variety of dental settings.
• Experience with patients with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist the clinician in treating special care and paediatric patients.
• Maintain high standards in Infection Prevention Control.
• Provide chair-side assistance during treatments.
• Manage the surgery environment to ensure it is prepared for patients.

Skills

IV qualification

Experience with special care patients

Knowledge of infection control

Leadership skills

Education

Registered Dental Nurse qualification

Job description

Job Overview

This post is based in Milton Keynes and covers three sites across the area – Eaglestone, Shipley Court and Urgent Care. Travel is essential.

We are looking for an experienced IV‑trained and qualified dental nurse for a full‑time position in our community dental service.

To carry out dental nursing duties to include assisting the dental clinician (e.g. dentists, dental therapist/hygienist) in treating special care and paediatric patients. The postholder may also be required to assist patients within secure units and will be IV qualified with GA experience.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards in Infection Prevention Control.
• Assist the patient on their treatment journey.
• Line management and leadership duties.
• Ensure that the surgery is welcoming and prepared for the type of patient and treatment planned.
• Provide chair‑side assistance to the clinician, including treating special care patients with learning and/or physical disabilities, patients with complex medical conditions, diagnosed mental health conditions, anxious children and adults, acting under the supervision and direction of the clinician.
• Assist in the provision of dental treatment on a domiciliary basis.
• Assist in the provision of dental treatment in secure settings.
• Assist in the provision of dental treatment under inhalation/intravenous sedation.
• Assist in the provision of dental care under general anaesthesia.
• Assist when carrying out screenings or epidemiological surveys, including any related duties to support this.
• Direct line management.
• Work with management and senior clinicians on allocated service‑specific area.

Professional Development, Leadership & Governance

• Communicate with the clinical team and peers in an appropriate manner.
• Demonstrate the application of the principles of ethical behaviour relevant to dentistry, including honesty, confidentiality, personal and professional integrity, and compliance with the standards for dental professionals laid down by the GDC.
• Take responsibility for own continuous professional development, maintaining professional knowledge and competence in line with the personal development plan agreed at annual appraisal.
• Demonstrate a professional approach, including participation in appraisal, peer review, clinical audit and continuing professional development activities.
• Provide supervision and annual appraisals for staff.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge and skills in clinical techniques and their application in accordance with the General Dental Council’s requirement for lifelong learning.
• Gain required security clearance to work in secure settings.
• Attend mandatory training as required by CNWL and the Dental Service.
• Have and maintain full registration with the General Dental Council.
• Take responsibility for personal development.
• Have a commitment to high professional standards.
• Be able to travel to work at other dental sites, some of which are not easily served by public transport, and therefore the post holder would be expected to make necessary travel arrangements to meet these needs.
• Contribute to and lead on quality improvement projects and clinical governance.
• Carry out clerical duties associated with the running of the clinic, i.e. appointment making, answering telephone calls and general enquiries, collection of mail, taking and accounting of monies received as necessary.
• Undertake specific duties delegated by the clinicians, senior management team and Dental Nurse Manager.
• Store/stock control duties at specified clinic as required.
• Monitor and maintain stock levels of consumable items.
• Maintain line management documentation in relation to one‑to‑one meetings, appraisals and clinical supervision with direct reports.

Immigration and Visa Requirements

Please note: This vacancy does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship, unless you meet the criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and held continuously Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024.

As such, if you don’t meet the Transitional Provision (above) we are unable to consider your application unless you can provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom. If you believe you are eligible for sponsorship or already hold a valid right to work in the UK, please ensure you provide full details of your immigration status in the pre‑screening immigration section of your application form.

Please note role eligibility also depends on whether the role meets the salary threshold for the relevant occupational code (SOC CODE).

For further info please visit: Skilled Worker visa: Overview – GOV.UK.

Additional Information

The Trust is committed to providing quality health & social care services, tailored to the needs of individuals, public & private organisations, delivered close to home. Our services are designed to increase wellbeing and provide opportunities for recovery. We want our employees to feel valued, challenged and supported.

This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Dec 2025.