Dental Staff Nurse | Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK healthcare provider in London is seeking qualified Dental Nurses to work in various dental departments. Candidates must hold a recognized Dental Nurse qualification and will assist in a range of nursing duties, including supporting students and managing emergency care. The role offers both permanent full-time and part-time contracts with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Recognised Dental Nurse qualification.
• Ability to work independently and take responsibility.
• Experience in providing clinical support to dental teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist with teaching undergraduate/postgraduate dental students.
• Coordinate with clinicians and staff for patient care.
• Support emergency dental problems and supervise student nurses.

Skills

Communication skills

Emergency dental care

Infection control

Education

NEBDN Certificate

NVQ Level 3 in Oral Healthcare

Registered with GDC

Job description

Overview

Have you got the skills and experience to work in one of London's leading teaching hospitals?

The Dental directorate at Guy's and St Thomas' is seeking qualified Dental Nurses to work across various dental departments on both hospital sites. We have a number of permanent full time, part time and fixed term contracts.

Applicants should hold a recognised Dental Nurse qualification. To be considered a qualified Dental Nurse, you should have achieved one of the following:

• The National Examining Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN) Certificate
• The NVQ Level 3 in Oral Healthcare: Dental Nursing
• A Certificate of Proficiency in Dental Nursing awarded by a recognised Dental Hospital Certificate of Higher Education in Dental Nursing offered by the School of Professionals Complementary to Dentistry
• Registered to the General Dental Council (GDC)

If you have initiative, are committed to developing your career in dental nursing, eager to take up a challenge, like the variety of different specialties and would enjoy working in a hospital environment, then please apply.

Closing date: 05/10/2025 at Midnight

Interview date: 16/10/2025

Role and Responsibilities

The post holder (Dental Staff Nurse) will work as a member of the dental department and will be expected to undertake a wide range of dental nursing duties on both sites and across all specialties, moving departments when required. The post holder will also take part in assisting with the teaching of undergraduate/postgraduate dental students and dental nursing apprentices.

Key duties include: communication and coordination with clinicians, staff, professional bodies and external agencies; liaising with Dental, Pathology and Haematology laboratories; providing oral health advice; supporting patient care, including emergency dental problems; assisting in supervision and training of student Dental Nurses; preparing and organising dental units; monitoring patients’ physical signs; maintaining high standards of cleanliness and infection control; and providing clinical support to the dental team before, during and after treatment.

Where applicable, the post holder will provide clinical teaching for undergraduates and Professions Complimentary to Dentistry.

About the Trust and Institute

Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK’s best known hospitals — Guy’s, St Thomas’, Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield — as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark. The Dental Institute comprises three components:

• The Dental Hospital of Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust
• The Dental Hospital of King’s NHS Foundation Trust
• King’s College London Dental Institute

The Institute represents a significant management challenge as activities cross both the NHS and the University sector. It is based on both the Guy’s and St Thomas’ campuses, offering modern facilities for patient care, teaching and research. The Institute aims to be a leading university hospital in the UK, delivering excellence in oral and dental care, training and education.

Skills and Requirements

To communicate effectively with clinicians, staff, professional bodies and external agencies; to work with Dental, Pathology and Haematology laboratories; to provide oral health advice; to identify and respond to patient needs; to manage dental emergencies; to work independently and take responsibility for own actions; and to ensure the security of equipment and materials in clinical areas.

To provide clinical support and advice to the dental team, students and Professionals Complimentary to Dentistry, before, during and after treatment, and to identify each patient’s medical and dental nursing needs.

Please see attached job description for full details.

Note: This advert closes on Sunday 5 Oct 2025.