The closing date is 18 October 2026
Salary: £34,186 to £37,389 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS (Pro rata)
Job summary
We are excited to offer an opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 4 Dental Nurse to join the team at the Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals within UCLH. This part-time permanent role (23.5hours across 3 days) will provide experience across Adult Outpatients and Paediatric Dental Services in a leading tertiary dental environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Dental Nurse who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and keen to develop specialist clinical skills within a supportive multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will work alongside highly skilled clinicians and specialist teams, supporting a wide range of complex dental and surgical procedures while contributing to an exceptional patient experience.
We are looking for individuals who are organised, adaptable, caring and able to work effectively in a busy clinical setting. In return, UCLH offers excellent opportunities for continuing professional development, extended duties training and career progression within one of the UK’s leading NHS Trusts.
The recruitment process includes:o Application through NHS Jobso Numeracy and literacy assessmento Interview
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide high-quality chairside support to clinicians across a range of specialist dental services, ensuring safe, effective and patient-centred care at all times. Duties include preparing and maintaining clinical environments, supporting multidisciplinary clinics, sedation, and assisting with patient assessments and treatment procedures.
The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining infection prevention and control standards, preparing instruments and equipment, monitoring stock levels and ensuring dental units are fully equipped and compliant with Trust policies. The role also includes supporting patients who may be anxious or have additional communication needs, providing reassurance and promoting a positive patient experience.
You will work closely with Dental Sisters, Senior Dental Nurses and the wider clinical team, contributing to service improvement, clinical governance, audit and ongoing professional development. Flexibility, strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are essential for this role.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- NEBDN and/or an appropriate professional qualification or equivalent
- General Dental Council registration
Desirable
- Post Qualification Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a clinical setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in the specialty
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Maintain accurate patient’s files/X-rays transfer data to database display an appreciation for the importance of this.
- Ability to work under own initiative without direct supervision.
- Ability to work as part of a team with a professional approach towards work and colleagues.
Desirable
- IT skills – Maintain personal Record and general information data entry, text processing.
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with GDC registration, maintains updated Personal development plan, as per GDC requirements.
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Understand the Equality Act 2010, duties, roles, and responsibilities for UCLH, staff.
- Treat everyone who comes into contact with us with dignity, respect, and compassion.
- Place a high value on diversity and fairness.
- Understand the UCLH values, vision, and objectives
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by: oKnowledge relating to legislation in: oThe disposal of clinical and other hazardous waste oRadiography oHealth and Safety Decontamination oMedical devices.
- Knowledge of laws and regulations affecting your work. This includes, but is not limited to, those relating to: o data protection
Desirable
- Flexible approach to working hours.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).