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This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 4 Registered Dental Nurse to join the Outpatients Team, supporting our Specialised Paediatric Dental, Maxillofacial, Cleft Palate and Orthodontic Teams.
The post is based at Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.
Fully registered with the General Dental Council with Personal Development Plan and CPD records.
The successful candidate must demonstrate an attitude that respects and values service users and also the core values of Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will share this commitment and demonstrate both our Trust values and our culture of compassionate care.
(Hours are worked from Monday - Friday including evening clinics.)
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work predominantly within the Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Maxillofacial and Orthodontics.
- Role model behaviours in accordance with the Trust Behavioural Framework.
- Ensure best possible dental nursing care and practice including those with complex medical, physical and emotional needs.
- Provide close support to dentistry, maintaining high standards of patient care and infection control.
- Learn new skills in line with new practices, qualifications and modernisation.
- Have commitment to continuing professional development.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for the full duties and the main responsibilities of the role.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal oral and written skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and staff at all levels.
- Basic IT skills.
- Ability to prioritise tasks.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
Experieince
Essential
- Recent experience of working as part of a dental team.
Desirable
- Experience of a hospital setting.
Knowledge of
Essential
- Interest in oral health promotion.
- Up-to-date knowledge of the NHS as it relates to dentistry.
Personal attributes
Essential
- Empathy and compassion with all patient groups, including those with special needs.
- A willingness to accept that flexibility is required to meet the challenging needs of the NHS.
- Proactive approach to team building.
Education & Training
Essential
- Must be registered with the General Dental Council as a Dental Care Professional.
- Registered Dental Nurse qualification or NVQ Level 3 in Oral Healthcare.
- Evidence of maintaining/updating relevant continued professional development with Personal development plan in accordance with enhanced CPD guidance.
Desirable
- Any post qualification certificate(s) in any of the following: Radiology, Sedation, Orthodontics, Oral Health.
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This advert is for Dental Nurse with Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust in Liverpool, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Dental nurse role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 21 Jul 2026.
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