Qualified Dental Nurse | University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; Burton-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a motivated Dental Nurse to join their Maxillofacial and Orthodontic Team at Queens Hospital Burton. This role requires registration with the General Dental Council, offering the opportunity to gain valuable experience in a busy outpatient setting. Responsibilities include assisting during consultations and treatments alongside a multidisciplinary team. Flexibility and effective communication skills are essential.

Benefits

Employee assistance programs

Discounted gym memberships

Onsite fitness classes

Car schemes

Qualifications

• Orthodontic experience is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to prioritize workload.

Responsibilities

• Assist in minor operations and clinic sessions.
• Work with multidisciplinary team during consultations.
• Support orthodontic consultants and therapists.

Skills

Ability to deliver high-quality care

Effective teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Registered with the General Dental Council

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Dental Nurse to join our team in the Head and Neck Outpatients department at Queens Hospital Burton to cover maternity leave.

We are looking for a flexible and motivated Dental Nurse to join our busy Maxillofacial and Orthodontic Team. This position is based at Queens Hospital Burton, but due to varying clinical activity, it may involve cross-site work.

This post is suitable for Dental Nurses registered with the General Dental Council. Orthodontic experience is highly desirable but not essential, as training will be provided.

This role offers valuable experience that can support future permanent positions.

You must demonstrate the ability to deliver high-quality care, work effectively as part of a team, prioritize your workload, and communicate confidentially with staff from all disciplines.

You will work with the multidisciplinary team, alongside orthodontic consultants, registrars, and orthodontic therapists during consultations and treatments. You will also assist in minor operations and clinic sessions, including Maxillofacial, Oncology, Restorative, Cleft lip and palate, orthognathic, and ENT clinics.

The closing date for applications is 17 July 2025, and interviews will be held on 31 July 2025.

As a trusted organization at the heart of our communities, we are committed to supporting public health and providing exceptional care together. Our core values are Compassion, Openness, and Excellence, which guide our work and behaviors.

We offer development opportunities, professional and leadership growth, ongoing support from recruitment through to integration, and staff benefits including employee assistance programs, discounted gym memberships, onsite fitness classes, and car schemes.

Key facts about our services include:

1. We see approximately 4,810 outpatient appointments daily.
2. We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatient department in England, with an average of 2,077 appointments per week.
3. Our network's A&E departments see about 1,115 patients daily, making us the 3rd largest in the country.
4. Our hospitals admit around 195 emergency patients daily.
5. Last year, we performed nearly 33,700 planned surgical operations across 57 operating theatres.
6. We are one of only seven Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
7. We conduct over 140 elective procedures each working day.
8. UHDB is a research-active university hospital with a broad portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for staff.

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Your application will be assessed based on the Person Specification outlined in the job advert.

This advert closes on Thursday, 17 July 2025.