Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a qualified dental nurse to work in our busy Oral Surgery Outpatient Department part time 16 hours per week. The ideal person will be an enthusiastic hard working person. The successful candidate must hold a current GDC registration. The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills and a positive approach to patient centred care.
In this role, you'll work alongside a supportive team committed to clinical excellence and providing an outstanding patient experience. The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills and a positive approach to patient centred care.
Main duties of the job
As the qualified dental nurse, you will assist the clinician in all oral surgery procedures, providing support and advice to the patient in the oral surgery department. You will demonstrate compliance with the responsibilities and registration to practice with the General Dental Council
About us
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You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
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Details
- Date posted: 02 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 4
- Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year pro rata
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: C9439-2627-584
- Job locations: Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust, Hollyhurst Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 6HX, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a dedicated professional to join our dynamic Oral Surgery service.
You will work as part of a team providing a high level of clinical care within the Oral Surgery Service.
As well as working in Clinics you will be trained to work within a theatre setting assisting in local anaesthetic lists and working within the multi-disciplinary team in the head and neck oncology clinics.
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This advert is for Dental Nurse with County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust in Darlington, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Dental nurse role. The advertised salary is £28,392 to £31,157 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Jun 2026.
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