Emergency Dental Nurse - Flexible NHS Role & Training

Sussex Community; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Training and development opportunities

Supportive NHS team environment

Job summary

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated Dental Nurse to join our Emergency Dental Services. The role involves nursing and chairside support, infection control, and high-quality patient care in a busy NHS environment.

You will work with dentists, manage clinical setups, and help maintain records while upholding data protection standards. The position emphasizes teamwork, professional development, and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing or equivalent qualification.
• Good IT and data entry skills for patient records.
• Competent with dental software and chairside assistance.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing and chairside assistance to dentists.
• Prepare clinical environment and equipment for patient care.
• Maintain infection control per guidelines and safety procedures.
• Support patient care before, during and after treatment.
• Assist in staff training and quality assurance activities.

Skills

Good IT skills

Reception/Admin duties

Knowledge of dental software

Clear communication

Teamwork

Education

NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing or equivalent

Key skills in English and maths

Tools

Dental software

Job description

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated Dental Nurse to join our Emergency Dental Services. The role involves nursing and chairside support, infection control, and high-quality patient care in a busy NHS environment.

You will work with dentists, manage clinical setups, and help maintain records while upholding data protection standards. The position emphasizes teamwork, professional development, and compassionate care.