Registered Dental Nurse

NHS; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Registered Dental Nurse for the Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery Department. The role involves assisting in clinics and minor oral surgeries, with a focus on delivering high standards of patient care. Candidates should have orthodontic experience and at least 2 years of experience post qualifications. The position offers opportunities for skill development in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience post qualifications.
• Experienced in Maxillofacial, Restorative and Orthodontics.

Responsibilities

• Assist in minor oral surgery in the Maxillofacial Outpatients.
• Provide excellent clinical care at clinics for Head and Neck Cancers.

Skills

Orthodontic experience

Experience with patients with additional needs

Job description

Go back Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Registered Dental Nurse

The closing date is 06 October 2025

Are you looking for an exciting challenge? If so, then the Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery Department may be the place for you! We are looking for a hard working, motivated nurse to join our fantastic team. We pride ourselves on delivering a high standard of patient care. The Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery Outpatient Department comprises two outpatient clinical areas which consist of the Maxillofacial Clinic and the Orthodontic and Restorative Clinic. We also provide an Orthodontic service at Kings Mill Hospital. We care for a vast range of Maxillofacial conditions including Head and Neck Cancers, Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery. We see patients for both emergency & scheduled appointments and have our own direct contact with the associated ward also caring for these patients.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work closely with the whole team to develop and continue their skills.

Duties will include:

• Working within a mixed role team
• Working at the Queens Medical Centre and also at Kingsmill Hospital
• Assisting in minor oral surgery
• Assisting in clinics for patients with Head and Neck Cancers, TMJ conditions, Facial deformity and complex dental treatment.
• Working with Clinician providing Orthodontic and Restorative Care
• Providing excellent standards of care are maintained at all times.
• Providing excellent clinical care.

About us

Bring your whole self to work for us at NUH. We love diversity and we value your difference, your unique skills, knowledge and experience. Becoming one of our people may realise your potential, helping us to raise our performance in delivering world class healthcare to the diverse patient populations we serve.

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are currently under-represented at NUH.

Job responsibilities

As a registered dental nurse you will work in all areas Maxillofacial Outpatients enabling you to gain experience and knowledge in a broad range of Maxillofacial Restorative and Orthodontic conditions & surgeries, in a demanding yet rewarding environment. Our team consists of both registered and dental nurses who work closely as a team. If you are looking to work in a varied and exciting setting then we want to hear from you!

Person Specification

• Experienced with patients with additional needs

Registered Dental Nurse

• Orthodontic experience +/- Orthodontic qualification

Registered Dental Nurse

• 2 year experience post qualifications
• Experienced in Maxillofacial, Restorative and Orthodontics

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.

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts