Job requirements
Essential
10 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
2 years Experience in Dental
- Experience
Min 1 Year experience in NHS
- Experience
NMC Registration
- Qualifications
Relevant Dental Nursing qualification and GDC registration, where applicable.
- Qualifications
Previous experience working as a Dental Nurse in a dental, oral surgery or maxillofacial setting.
- Qualifications
Surgical/oral surgery experience is desirable.
- Qualifications
Good knowledge of infection prevention and control procedures.
- Qualifications
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Qualifications
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Qualifications
12 Months NHS Experience in substantive role
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications
Availability to work weekday and weekend shifts depending on service requirements.
Job summary
Oral/Dental Nurse Midlands and North
Job title: Dental Nurse / Oral Health NurseLocation:Midlands and North regionEmployment:Weekday or Weekends
To support oral consultants in providing safe, effective and patient-centred oral healthcare, while maintaining high standards of infection prevention, clinical safety and patient care.
Summary
Weekdays or Weekends - 8am-6pm
Excellent day rate
Ongoing sessions available
Clinics and Surgery
Main duties of the job
The Dental Nurse will provide clinical and administrative support to dentists and oral/maxillofacial surgeons during surgical and dental procedures, ensuring patients receive safe, effective and high-quality care.
About us
Weekday and weekend shifts availableShifts may include single days or full weekend blocks, depending on service requirements.Flexibility to work weekdays and weekends is desirable.
Details
- Date posted: 30 September 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £275 a day
- Contract: Locum
- Duration: 6 months
- Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: E0341-26-0070
- Job locations: Station Road, 51 Eastcheap, Wolverhampton and Surrounding, EC3M 1DT, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
- Assist dentists, oral surgeons and clinicians during dental and surgical procedures.
- Prepare clinical rooms, surgical equipment and instruments before procedures.
- Prepare patients for treatment and provide appropriate support and reassurance.
- Assist with dental extractions and oral surgery procedures, including procedures under local or general anaesthetic where required.
- Act as a scrub nurse during surgical procedures where appropriately trained and competent.
- Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control.
- Clean, disinfect and sterilise instruments and surgical equipment.
- Ensure clinical rooms are fully stocked and prepared for each list.
- Record and maintain accurate patient and clinical documentation.
- Follow all relevant health and safety, safeguarding and infection-control policies.
- Dispose of clinical and surgical waste safely and correctly.
- Provide appropriate post-operative support to patients.
- Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary dental and surgical team.
- Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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This advert is for Dental Nurse - Midlands and North with 18 Week Support Limited in Wolverhampton and Surrounding, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Dental nurse role. The advertised salary is £275.00. The contract type is Locum. The application deadline is 19 Jan 2027.
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