Qualified Dental Nurse – Kenworthy Road – Band 4 | Barts Health NHS Trust

Barts Health NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is looking for a full-time Dental Nurse for their Outreach Site. The role involves supporting dental services and ensuring infection control while offering a generous CPD package. The ideal candidate has registered dental nursing experience and is passionate about providing compassionate care. This position includes 27 days of annual leave, increasing with service, and numerous training opportunities.

Benefits

Generous CPD package

Regular training and audits

27–33 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Substantial experience as a Qualified Dental Nurse required.
• Previous experience in a Dental Hospital is desirable.
• Interest in further training is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the delivery of dental services.
• Ensure safe and effective infection prevention control.
• Support the smooth operation of dental facilities.

Skills

Compassionate and caring approach

Effective teamwork

Basic IT skills

Ability to prioritize work

Flexibility

Education

GDC registration as a Qualified Dental Nurse

Post-dental qualification

Job description

We are currently recruiting a Dental Nurse to work at our Outreach Site at Kenworthy Road. This is a full-time position working 8.45am - 5.15pm, Monday to Friday. The site provides outreach services for our undergraduate students.

This role offers an excellent career opportunity for those seeking a new challenge, wishing to develop their skills, and be part of our renowned teaching hospital in east London.

The Royal London Dental Hospital at Barts Health is a leading specialist hospital providing top-tier dental and oral health care, ensuring clinical excellence across all dentistry aspects.

Barts Health operates across multiple sites: Whitechapel, Leytonstone, Stratford, Isle of Dogs, and Hackney.

We offer our Dental Nurses a generous CPD package, regular training through clinical audits, and opportunities to complete recognized NEBDN training courses.

Initially, nurses receive 27 days of annual leave plus paid bank holidays. This increases to 29 days after 5 years of service and 33 days after 10 years.

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

1. Compassionate and caring approach to patients and service users
2. Safe and effective Infection Prevention Control
3. Flexibility in their approach to work
4. Use of own initiative
5. Effective teamwork
6. Basic IT skills
7. Ability to prioritize and organize workload

Candidates must have substantial experience as a Qualified Dental Nurse and be registered with the GDC. Previous experience in a Dental Hospital or similar setting is desirable. A post-dental qualification or interest in further training is advantageous.

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK and a leading healthcare provider. We are committed to continuous improvement, aiming to be an outstanding organization with a world-class clinical reputation, delivering safe, high-quality care.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals known for excellence and innovation, providing safe, compassionate care in east London and beyond. We value our WeCare principles and promote an inclusive environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

The dental nurse plays a vital role in our dental team, contributing to the delivery of dental services and the smooth operation of our facilities.

This advert closes on Sunday, 27 July 2025.