# Bank Dental Nurse (Emergency Dental Clinic)

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
- **Town:** Carlisle
- **Region:** North East and Yorkshire
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Dental nurse
- **Grade:** Band 4
- **Salary:** £28,392 - £31,157 per annum pro rata
- **Contract type:** Bank
- **Employment type:** Part time, Other, 0 hours per week (Bank)
- **Closing date:** 2026-06-08T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-05-22T15:11:01.895Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cumbria/Carlisle/North_Cumbria_Integrated_Care_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Bank_Dental_Nurse/Bank_Dental_Nurse-v7993138
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7993138?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.ncic.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

Bank Emergency Dental Nurse -

We are looking for caring professional dental nurses to join the North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust based Emergency Dental Service . The Emergency Dental Service provides high quality dental care and oral health advice to the population of Cumbria.

Vacancies have arisen for Bank Dental Nurses to support our Emergency Dental Clinics based at Carlisle Dental Education Centre and West Cumberland Hospital. These posts are offered on a bank contract basis to provide flexible cover and are dependent on service need.

The Emergency Dental Clinics operate on the following session;

Carlisle Dental Education Centre

- Monday to Friday  18:00-22:00
- Saturday/Sunday and Public Holidays 09:00-13:00 / 13:30-17:30 / 18:00-22:00*

West Cumberland Hospital

- Friday 18:00-22:00
- Saturday/Sunday and Public Holidays 09:00-13:00 / 13:30-17:30 / 18:00-22:00*

*Each session is 4 hours in duration. Staff may work up to two sessions (maximum 8 hours) within a single day however, staff are not permitted to work all three sessions on the same day.

The successful applicants must hold the National Certificate in Dental Nursing, NEBDN or equivalent qualification, and be fully registered with the GDC to apply for this post.

For an informal discussion please contact either

Jo Clark,

Dental Nurse Manager

01228 608195 or \[email protected\]

Jill McGrady

Dental Nurse Manager

01946 853332 or \[email protected\]

### Main duties of the job

Able to follow instructions.

Able to maintain basic records.

Demonstrates willingness to learn new skills

Understanding of dental and medical emergencies.

Able to work as a team.

High level of communication skills.

Ability to plan own daily workloads as part of a team.

Manual Dexterity skill.

Alert

Sympathetic

Reliable

Ability to work under pressure

Confidence to deal with difficult or aggressive patients.

Professionalism

Empathetic and able to work with people with compromised physical or mental capacity.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL).  Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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 cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date

## Job Details

Bank Emergency Dental Nurse -

We are looking for caring professional dental nurses to join the North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust based Emergency Dental Service . The Emergency Dental Service provides high quality dental care and oral health advice to the population of Cumbria.

Vacancies have arisen for Bank Dental Nurses to support our Emergency Dental Clinics based at Carlisle Dental Education Centre and West Cumberland Hospital. These posts are offered on a bank contract basis to provide flexible cover and are dependent on service need.

The Emergency Dental Clinics operate on the following session;

Carlisle Dental Education Centre

West Cumberland Hospital

*Each session is 4 hours in duration. Staff may work up to two sessions (maximum 8 hours) within a single day however, staff are not permitted to work all three sessions on the same day.

The successful applicants must hold the National Certificate in Dental Nursing, NEBDN or equivalent qualification, and be fully registered with the GDC to apply for this post.

For an informal discussion please contact either

Jo Clark,

Dental Nurse Manager

01228 608195 or \[email protected\]

Jill McGrady

Dental Nurse Manager

01946 853332 or \[email protected\]

## Job Description

Able to follow instructions.

Able to maintain basic records.

Demonstrates willingness to learn new skills

Understanding of dental and medical emergencies.

Able to work as a team.

High level of communication skills.

Ability to plan own daily workloads as part of a team.

Manual Dexterity skill.

Alert

Sympathetic

Reliable

Ability to work under pressure

Confidence to deal with difficult or aggressive patients.

Professionalism

Empathetic and able to work with people with compromised physical or mental capacity.

## Responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL).  Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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 cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date

## Person Specification

### Other requirements

**Essential**

- Equality and Diversity (from KSF core dimension 6- one to be selected)
- Act in ways that support equality and value diversity (Level 1)
- Support equality and value diversity (Level 2)

### Skills and Aptitudes

**Essential**

- Able to follow instructions.
- Able to maintain basic records
- Demonstrates willingness to learn new skills
- Understanding of dental and medical emergencies
- Able to work as a team.
- High level of communication skills.
- Ability to plan own daily workloads as part of a team
- Manual Dexterity skill.
- Alert
- Sympathetic
- Reliable
- Ability to work under pressure
- Confidence to deal with difficult or aggressive patients.
- Professionalism
- Empathetic and able to work with people with compromised physical or mental capacity.

**Desirable**

- Knowledge of computer IM & T systems for dental practice administration, e.g. SOEL Health.
- Understanding of local dental services
- Additional communication skills e.g. Makaton, sign language

### Personal Circumstances

**Essential**

- Flexible and Adaptable Ability to travel round Cumbria Sites.

### Knowledge, Training and Experience

**Essential**

- National Certificate NEBDN or equivalent Education e.g. NVQ Level III Oral Healthcare
- Current GDC Registration held or currently enrolled on a training course.

**Desirable**

- Science-based subject at GCSE.
- Applied IM& T ECDL
- First Aid/Basic life support training
- Extending duties in dental nursing: Application of fluoride varnish.  NEBND certificate in Sedation  Nursing, Oral Health Promotion and Radiology
- Previous practice experience post –certificate.
- Knowledge of the Specialist and Special Care Dental Service Pathway and Criteria
- Knowledge of Local Protocol for accessing Emergency Care via Dental Direct and Triage system

## Documents

- [a-26-7993138  bank dental nurse b4 (pdf, 192.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10300090)

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