Registered Dental Nurse

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Oxford seeks a Registered Dental Nurse to support the OMFS outpatient team, including maxillofacial, orthodontic and dental services, delivering evidence-based care and ensuring patient safety.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, maintain radiography competencies, and pursue development opportunities. GDC registration and suitable dental nursing qualifications are required, with ongoing professional development supported by the trust.

Qualifications

• Registered on the GDC register for Dental Nurses.
• CHDHE in Dental Nursing or Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing (QCF) or equivalent.
• Evidence of relevant continuing professional development.
• Post registration course in Dental Radiography/Oral health/Orthodontics or other specialist training.
• Knowledge of a range of dental procedures.
• Proven experience in dental nurse practice or relevant Outpatient Setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist Medical and Dental professionals within the OMFS specialty. This will include Maxillofacial Surgeons, Orthodontists, Restorative and Cleft Specialists.
• Promoting and coordinating the delivery of evidenced based care to these groups of patients.
• Be accountable for the wellbeing of a patient during treatment.
• Assist the Principal Dental nurses and Department Sister in the day to day management of the department.
• Work together with the entire multi disciplinary team in developing a culture that meets the needs of the patients effectively and efficiently.
• Communicate effectively with other healthcare providers and Primary Care teams.
• Develop and perform additional nursing roles that are necessary to the needs of the OMFS outpatient group following appropriate education and training.
• Work at all times within the General Dental Council 'Scope of Practice' (2025).

Skills

GDC registration

Dental nursing

CPD

Radiography training

Orthodontics training

Education

Certificate of Higher Education in Dental Nursing

City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing

Job description

To be successful in joining our team, you should be flexible, well organized, with a professional friendly manner and demonstrate excellent communication skills. You should be able to use your own judgement to resolve issues, and have a tactful, sensitive approach to dealing with occasionally difficult situations. You should be able to work well under pressure with a flexible approach to work and a willingness to suggest ideas for improvements. In return we will encourage your professional development by ensuring you gain experience in all aspects of our service, whilst enhancing your skills and knowledge through a personal development plan.,

Responsibilities

• To assist Medical and Dental professionals within the specialty. This will include Maxillofacial Surgeons, Orthodontists, Restorative and Cleft Specialists.
• Promoting and coordinating the delivery of evidenced based care to these groups of patients.
• Be accountable for the wellbeing of a patient during treatment.
• Assist the Principal Dental nurses and Department Sister in the day to day management of the department.
• Work together with the entire multi disciplinary team in developing a culture that meets the needs of the patients effectively and efficiently.
• Communicate effectively with other healthcare providers and Primary Care teams.
• Develop and perform additional nursing roles that are necessary to the needs of the OMFS outpatient group following appropriate education and training.
• Work at all times within the General Dental Council 'Scope of Practice' (2025).

A stimulating and rewarding opportunity has arisen for a Registered Dental Nurse to join our friendly and enthusiastic outpatient team. We are an acute hospital outpatient department treating adults and children with a wide range of oral and maxillofacial conditions, including orthognathic surgery, maxillofacial injuries, mouth cancer, disorders of the Temporo-Mandibular Joint, salivary gland disease and many others. We are keen to support the successful applicant with development opportunities into specialist areas of dentistry.

Essential criteria

• Registered on the GDC register for Dental Nurses.
• Certificate of Higher Education in Dental Nursing or City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in dental nursing (QCF) or equivalent training and experience.
• Evidence of relevant continuing professional development
• Post registration course in Dental Radiography/ Oral health / Orthodontics and/or other specialist training, Essential criteria
• Knowledge of a range of dental procedures.
• Proven experience in dental nurse practice or relevant Outpatient Setting

Desirable criteria

• Awareness of self-development needs.
• Awareness of wider issues relating to health care and education.
• Previous acute hospital dental nursing experience.
• Able to demonstrate the competencies needed to co-ordinate a clinical shift in OMFS department, Able to work in fast paced environment.
• Effective team player
• Open to change
• Good communication skills (verbal and written)
• Commitment to learn
• Attention to detail
• Evidence of leadership skills and the ability to effectively manage complex situations, Organised
• Work well as part of a team
• Demonstrate initiative
• Motivated
• Selfidirected, You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Employer Information

• Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
• The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
• Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
• This role requires the applicant to be registered with the General Dental Council
• Our Dental Nurses work collaboratively with Dentists, Surgeons, Dental Therapists and Registered General Nurses to achieve a high standard of care and the best possible experience for our diverse group of patients.
• If you would like to be part of our expanding and dynamic dental nursing team then this is your opportunity.