Registered Dental Nurse Link Grade Band 4-5

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Packmoor; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Indemnity cover provided

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Registered Dental Nurse (Link Grade Band 4-5) to join the outpatient OMFS team. The post requires GDC registration and supports professional development within a dynamic dental nursing service.

The role involves assisting dental and medical staff, promoting evidence-based care, and maintaining patient wellbeing. Induction includes training across OMFS outpatient services, with indemnity cover provided by OUH.

Qualifications

• 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
• Awareness of self-development needs.
• Awareness of wider issues relating to health care and education.
• Post registration course in Dental Radiography/ Oral health / Orthodontics and/or other specialist training

Responsibilities

• To assist Medical and Dental professionals within the OMFS specialty.
• 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 multi-disciplinary team to meet patient needs effectively and efficiently.
• Communicate effectively with other healthcare providers and Primary Care teams.
• Develop and perform additional nursing roles for the OMFS outpatient group following education and training.
• Work within the General Dental Council Scope of Practice (2025).

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Organised

Self-directed

Leadership skills

Education

Certificate of Higher Education in Dental Nursing

City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in dental nursing

Job description

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Registered Dental Nurse Link Grade Band 4-5

The closing date is 17 November 2026

*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.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis 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. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk.

The Trust comprises 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 thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel.

Job responsibilities

Overall purpose of post

• 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.

As an employee for Oxford University Hospitals indemnity cover will be provided.

Professional Qualifications & Trainings

• 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
• Awareness of self-development needs.
• Awareness of wider issues relating to health care and education.
• Post registration course in Dental Radiography/ Oral health / Orthodontics and/or other specialist training

Experience

• Knowledge of a range of dental procedures.
• 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
• Evidence of leadership skills and the ability to effectively manage complex situations

Characteristics

• Organised
• Work well as part of a team
• Demonstrate initiative
• Motivated
• Selfidirected

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.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£28,392 to £39,043 a yearper annum pro rata