Surgical Dental Nurse – NHS Team, West Midlands

18 Week Support; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

18 Week Support in the West Midlands is seeking an experienced Dental Nurse to support insourcing surgical lists across the region. You will provide chairside and administrative assistance during dental and oral surgery procedures, ensuring safe, high-quality care and smooth patient pathways.

The role requires NHS experience, GDC registration, and strong infection control, with a focus on tooth extractions and multidisciplinary teamwork in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• GDC registered Dental Nurse with a relevant dental nursing qualification.
• Minimum 2 years’ post-qualification experience.
• Recent NHS Dental Nursing experience, including at least 12 months in a substantive NHS role.
• Recent hands-on experience in oral surgery and/or tooth extractions.
• Experience working within a dental, oral surgery or maxillofacial setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside and clerical support to dentists, oral surgeons and clinical teams.
• Assist with dental extractions, oral surgery and clinical procedures.
• Prepare patients, clinical rooms, equipment and instruments for treatment.
• Provide patient reassurance and pre- and post-operative support.
• Maintain high standards of infection control, clinical safety and patient confidentiality.

Skills

Infection control

Communication

Team collaboration

Chairside assistance

NHS experience

Oral surgery experience

Education

GDC registered Dental Nurse

Job description

18 Week Support in the West Midlands is seeking an experienced Dental Nurse to support insourcing surgical lists across the region. You will provide chairside and administrative assistance during dental and oral surgery procedures, ensuring safe, high-quality care and smooth patient pathways.

The role requires NHS experience, GDC registration, and strong infection control, with a focus on tooth extractions and multidisciplinary teamwork in a clinical setting.