Registered Dental Nurse

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Registered Dental Nurse to support chair-side care and ensure high-quality service in the department. The role involves assisting with oral surgery, preparing patients, and maintaining accurate records in line with hospital policies.

The position requires previous dental assistance experience, good numeracy and literacy skills, and a focus on patient care within the NHS environment. Closing date 11 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Basic competency in literacy/numeracy.
• Experience assisting with Oral Surgery/procedures.
• Up-to-date knowledge of Oral Surgery.

Responsibilities

• Organise and run clinics under direction of departmental sister.
• Assist surgeons with all minor surgery and any other procedures which may be carried out.
• Receive and prepare patients for treatment.
• Relay relevant information to surgeon/patient in a clear and precise manner.
• Accurately record all relative information regarding the patient and treatment given and advice on follow-up appointment(s).
• Supervise patient following treatment and impart any information from the surgeon regarding after care of mouth.
• Ensure that all materials required are available.
• Participate in any research project which may be carried out in Department/Unit.

Skills

Literacy & Numeracy

Oral Surgery assistance

Oral Surgery knowledge

Job description

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Registered Dental Nurse

The closing date is 11 November 2026

1. To maintain a high standard of chair-side care in keeping with current Hospital Policies and Procedures.

2. To maintain a good public image, both caring and professional.

3. To create good staff/patient relationships.

To liaise with other members of the team to maintain the quality service provided by the Department

Main duties of the job

1. Organise and run clinics under direction of departmental sister.

2. Assist surgeons with all minor surgery and any other procedures which may be carried out.

3. Receive and prepare patients for treatment.

4. Relay relevant information to surgeon/patient in a clear and precise manner.

5. Accurately record all relative information regarding the patient and treatment given and advice on follow-up appointment(s).

6. Supervise patient following treatment and impart any information from the surgeon regarding after care of mouth.

7. Ensure that all materials required are available.

8. Participate in any research project which may be carried out in Department/Unit.

About us

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitalsprovide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

• Basic competency in literacy/numeracy
• Previous experience assisting with Oral Surgery/procedures
• Up-to-date knowledge of Oral Surgery

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.

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

£36,943 to £44,900 a yearPer Annum Pro Rata inc HCAA