Paediatric Dental Nurse

18 Week Support Limited; Southampton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

18 Week Support Limited seeks experienced Dental Nurses to back insourcing surgical lists in Southampton, aiding NHS waiting list initiatives. The role focuses on clinical and administrative support to dentists and oral/maxillofacial surgeons, ensuring safe, high-quality patient care.

Key duties include chairside assistance, infection control, patient prep, and support for surgical procedures including extractions, within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• GDC-registered dental nurse with a relevant nursing qualification.
• Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience.
• Recent NHS Dental Nursing experience, including 12+ months in a substantive NHS role.
• Hands-on experience in oral surgery and/or tooth extractions.
• Experience in dental/oral surgery or maxillofacial settings.
• Strong infection prevention and control knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside and clerical support to dentists, oral surgeons and clinical teams.
• Assist with dental extractions and oral surgery procedures.
• Prepare patients, rooms, equipment and instruments for treatment.
• Provide patient reassurance and pre/post-operative support.
• Maintain high standards of infection control and patient confidentiality.

Skills

Chairside support

Clerical support

Infection control

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Patient reassurance

Oral surgery prep

NHS experience

Education

GDC registered Dental Nurse

Tools

Dental instruments

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking experienced Dental Nurses to support insourcing surgical lists across Southampton, helping to deliver NHS waiting list initiatives. The Dental Nurse will provide clinical and administrative support to dentists and oral/maxillofacial surgeons during surgical and dental procedures, ensuring patients receive safe, effective and high-quality care.

The role will involve supporting patient care pathways, providing chairside assistance, maintaining high standards of infection prevention and control, and assisting with surgical procedures including tooth extractions.

This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside an experienced clinical team and contribute to the delivery of high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide chairside and clerical support to dentists, oral surgeons and clinical teams.


• Assist with dental extractions, oral surgery and clinical procedures.


• Prepare patients, clinical rooms, equipment and instruments for treatment.


• Provide patient reassurance and pre- and post-operative support.


• Maintain high standards of infection control, clinical safety and patient confidentiality.

Essential Requirements

• GDC registered Dental Nurse with a relevant dental nursing qualification.


• Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience.


• Recent NHS Dental Nursing experience, including at least 12 months in a substantive NHS role.


• Recent hands-on experience in oral surgery and/or tooth extractions.


• Experience working within a dental, oral surgery or maxillofacial setting.


• Good knowledge of infection prevention and control and GDC standards.


• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.


• Commitment to patient safety, high-quality care and continuing professional development.

About Us

18 Week Support is a leading NHS insourcing provider, working in partnership with NHS Trusts across the UK to increase clinical capacity, reduce waiting times and improve patient access to care.

Our clinical teams work alongside NHS services to deliver additional outpatient and surgical capacity, supported by experienced Clinical Leads and Nurse Leads. Patient safety, clinical governance and quality of care are central to everything we do.

Details

Closing date: 06 November 2026

Contract: Locum

Duration: 12 weeks

Working pattern: Flexible working

Reference number: E0341-26-0087

Application

Apply through our website

Employer contact

Recruitment Resoucer Lottie Trunley, [e-mail]

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.