Qualified Dental Nurse - York

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

Job summary

A prominent healthcare trust is seeking a Qualified Dental Nurse to join their team in York. The role involves supporting dental services and ensuring high standards of clinic operations, with a pay scale ranging from £27,485 to £30,162 per annum. Ideal candidates should have a NEBDN Certificate and 3 years of experience in dental nursing.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Counselling service

Physiotherapy service

Qualifications

• Good general education with skills in written and oral English and basic maths.
• Registered with General Dental Council as a Dental Care Professional.
• Experience as a Dental Nurse of 3 years.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Oral English

Basic maths

MS Office competency

Education

NEBDN Certificate

Professional qualifications

Tools

SOE (Software of Excellence)

Job description

Overview

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a 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 closing date is 05 October 2025.

Location

The role is based in York. 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

• 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.

Benefits

• 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 year per annum