Qualified Dental Nurse - York

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust is seeking a Qualified Dental Nurse in York. Responsibilities include clerical duties and maintaining infection control standards within the clinic. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of dental nursing experience and hold relevant qualifications. Competitive salary offered between £27,485 and £30,162 annually.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Counselling service

Fast track physiotherapy service

Recognition awards and benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Dental Nurse.
• Up to date knowledge in all areas of Dental Nursing.
• Experience with patients with special care needs.

Responsibilities

• Carry out clerical and administrative duties in the clinic.
• Ensure high standard of infection prevention control.

Skills

Written and oral English

Basic maths

Dental nursing experience

MS Office and IT applications

Sedation

Radiography

Special Care Dentistry

Oral Health Promotion

Education

NEBDN Certificate

Registered with General Dental Council

ECDL or similar IT training

Tools

Software of Excellence (SOE)

Job description

Go back Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Qualified Dental Nurse - York

The closing date is 05 October 2025

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated Qualified Dental Nurse to work as part of the team in the HDFT Community Dental Services, the post will be placed on the AFC Band 4 pay scale.

The Community Dental Service is a specialised service that provides dental treatment for children, adults and older people who, because of additional needs such as learning disabilities, physical disabilities or vulnerability, are unable to access general dental care.

This role is based in York and the successful candidate will work as part of the East Locality Community Dental Services team and Dental Services General Anaesthetic team at York District Hospital for General Anaesthetic Dental Sessions.

Main duties of the job

• Carry out clerical and administrative duties to ensure efficient operation of the clinic.
• Responsible for ensuring a high standard of infection prevention control is maintained within the dental clinics.

About us

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

• An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
• Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

Job responsibilities

For further information on this position please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached or contact Sara Moreton via email at [e-mail]

Person Specification

• Good general education with skills in written and oral English and basic maths
• NEBDN Certificate and / or an appropriate professional qualification or equivalent
• Registered with General Dental Council as a Dental Care Professional
• Experience as a Dental Nurse of 3 years
• Up to date knowledge in all areas of Dental Nursing
• Competent in basic MS Office and IT Applications
• Additional Qualifications in one of the following: Sedation, Radiography, Special Care Dentistry, Oral Health Promotion
• ECDL or similar information technology training
• Experience of working with patients with special care needs.
• Experience of previous dental administration
• Experience of working with SOE (Software of Excellence)

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.

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

£27,485 to £30,162 a yearper annum (pro rata)