# Dental Nurse (Band 4)

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Croydon Health Services NHS Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
- **Town:** Thornton Heath
- **Region:** London
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Dental nurse
- **Grade:** Band 4
- **Salary:** £33,262 - £36,027 pa inc HCAS (pro rata)
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-04T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-07-21T10:03:35.753Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/Croydon/Croydon_Health_Services_NHS_Trust/Dental_Nurse_Band/Dental_Nurse_Band-v8170618
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8170618?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

Dental Nurse (Band 4) x 2

The post will close once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

The post holder will be supported by the Senior Dental Nurses, Dental nurse specialists, RGN’s & multidisciplinary team to undertake all relevant aspects of dental nursing and patient management: and be expected to act in an accountable manner, adhering to relevant codes of conduct and Trust policies.

Interviews: tbc

### Main duties of the job

Deliver evidence-based dental nursing care in line with professional standards.  Ensure equipment is safe, functional, and faults are reported promptly.  Prepare clinical areas, patient records, and treatment documentation.  Support patients throughout their treatment and respond to queries appropriately.  Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control.Contribute to audits, quality improvement, and best practice initiatives.  Participate in multidisciplinary team working and patient care planning.  Recognise and respond to changes in patient condition or safety concerns.  Organise workload effectively and escalate concerns when required.  Support health, safety, and smooth running of the department.  Assist in managing designated clinical areas and coordinate services when required.  Report incidents, accidents, and complaints via the Trust reporting system.Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, and the multidisciplinary team.  Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation.  Demonstrate professional behaviour consistent with Trust values.  Participate in training, appraisal, mandatory education, and ongoing professional development.  Promote the health, safety, and wellbeing of patients, colleagues, and visitors.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document (Job Description) which contains more information about the role.

## Person Specification

### GDC-registered Dental Nurse.

**Essential**

- Post- qualification in Dental radiology

**Desirable**

- 3 years of experience

### Experience working as a qualified Dental Nurse.

**Essential**

- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).

**Desirable**

- 3 years of experience

## Documents

- [jd & ps (pdf, 1008.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10472741)
- [croydon trust values (pdf, 324.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2317)
- [ai toolkit for candidates (pdf, 1.9mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2414)
- [chs dbs policy statement (pdf, 53.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=972)
- [onboarding roadmap (chs) (pdf, 92.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2449)
- [map of croydon university hospital (pdf, 95.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=974)

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