Qualified Dental Nurse

NHS; Derby; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Dental Nurse to join the Maxillofacial and Orthodontic Team at the Royal Derby Hospital. The role requires good communication skills, flexibility, and teamwork. Orthodontic experience is desirable but training will be provided.

Benefits

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Onsite fitness classes

Car schemes

Qualifications

• Orthodontic experience is highly desirable but not essential.
• Demonstrable experience post registration.

Responsibilities

• Working with the departments Multi disciplinary team.
• Assisting in Minor operation sessions.
• Assisting in clinic sessions including Maxillofacial and Orthodontic clinics.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

Registered Dental Nurse

Job description

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Dental Nurse to join our team in the Head and Neck Outpatients department at the Royal Derby Hospital. We are looking for a flexible and motivated Dental Nurse to join our busy Maxillofacial and Orthodontic Team.

This will be based at the Royal Derby Hospital site but cross site working maybe expected at times.

This post is available to Dental Nurses who are registered with the General Dental Council. Orthodontic experience is highly desirable but not essential as training will be given. This post will allow you to gain experience and develop your knowledge base within the speciality.

You must be able to demonstrate good communication skills, be committed to delivering a high quality of care and be able to work as part of a team. The ability to prioritise your workload and liaise confidentially with staff from all disciplines is essential.

Main duties of the job

• Working with the departments Multi disciplinary team
• Working along side orthodontic Consultants, Registrars and Orthodontic Therapists during consultations and treatments
• Assisting in Minor operation sessions
• Assisting in clinic sessions including Maxillofacial, Oncology Restorative, Cleft lip and palate and Orthognathic and ENT clinics

Closing date: 29 May 2025

Interview date: 12 June 2025

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Details Date posted

16 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year pro rata pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

320-SURG-1228

Job locations

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

Job description Job responsibilities

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Job description Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

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Person Specification Qualification Essential

• Registered Dental Nurse with the General Dental Council
• Demonstrable experience post registration

Desirable

• Dental Health Qualification/Experience
• Demonstate working well with members of the MDT
• Orthodontic Qualification

Skills Essential

• Evidence of experience of working in a Health care setting

Desirable

• Can demonstrate flexibility within the environment

Communication Essential

• Evidence of good verbal and written communication

Planning and Organisation Essential

• Able to prioritise and organise workload

Person Specification Qualification Essential

• Registered Dental Nurse with the General Dental Council
• Demonstrable experience post registration

Desirable

• Dental Health Qualification/Experience
• Demonstate working well with members of the MDT
• Orthodontic Qualification

Skills Essential

• Evidence of experience of working in a Health care setting

Desirable

• Can demonstrate flexibility within the environment

Communication Essential

• Evidence of good verbal and written communication

Planning and Organisation Essential

• Able to prioritise and organise workload

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)