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Job requirements
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Essential
13 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Experience of working in a clinical setting
- Skills and Abilities
Maintain accurate patient’s files/X-rays transfer data to database display an appreciation for the importance of this.
- Skills and Abilities
Ability to work under own initiative without direct supervision.
- Skills and Abilities
Ability to work as part of a team with a professional approach towards work and colleagues.
- Specific Requirements
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by: • Knowledge relating to legislation in: • The disposal of clinical and other hazardous waste • Radiography • Health and Safety Decontamination • Medical devices.
- Specific Requirements
Knowledge of laws and regulations affecting your work. This includes, but is not limited to, those relating to: • data protection
- Knowledge and Qualifications
NEBDN and/or an appropriate professional qualification or equivalent
- Knowledge and Qualifications
General Dental Council registration
- Personal and People Development
Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with GDC registration, maintains updated Personal development plan, as per GDC requirements.
- Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Understand the Equality Act 2010, duties, roles, and responsibilities for UCLH, staff.
- Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Treat everyone who comes into contact with us with dignity, respect, and compassion.
- Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Place a high value on diversity and fairness.
- Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Understand the UCLH values, vision, and objectives
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience of working in the specialty
- Skills and Abilities
IT skills – Maintain personal Record and general information data entry, text processing.
- Specific Requirements
Flexible approach to working hours.
- Knowledge and Qualifications
Post Qualification Certificate
Job overview
We are seeking a motivated, adaptable, and patient-focused Band 4 Dental Nurse to join our hospital dental team in a full-time, permanent position.
This exciting opportunity is for a “Float Dental Nurse”, working flexibly across a wide range of dental specialties. You will play a vital role in supporting clinical teams wherever service demand is highest, ensuring high-quality patient care is consistently delivered.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality chairside support to clinicians across multiple dental specialties
- Work flexibly across departments including (but not limited to): Oral Surgery, Restorative Dentistry, Orthodontics, Paediatric Dentistry, and Special Care Dentistry
- Maintain a high standard of infection prevention and control in accordance with TRUST POLICIES
- Assist in the preparation and maintenance of clinical environments and equipment
- Deliver excellent patient care, ensuring comfort, dignity, and safety at all times
- Support clinical teams in managing patient flow efficiently
- Maintain accurate clinical records in line with Trust standards
- About You We are looking for someone who is:
- A fully qualified and GDC-registered Dental Nurse
- Experienced in a hospital or multi-specialty dental setting (desirable)
- Flexible, adaptable, and able to work across different teams and environments
- A strong communicator with excellent organisational skills
- Committed to delivering high standards of patient care
- Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
What We Offer
- NHS pension scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Opportunities for training and career development
- Supportive and inclusive working environment
- Access to staff wellbeing initiatives
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Working for Us You will be joining a dynamic and supportive dental team committed to delivering excellent care to a diverse patient population. As a Float Dental Nurse, you will gain valuable exposure across a wide range of specialties, developing your skills and broadening your experience within a hospital setting. We do not accept applications from previous candidates who have applied within the last 6 months.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Dental Nurse with University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Dental nurse role. The advertised salary is £34,186 - £37,389 Per annum inclusive of HCAS. The contract type is Permanent: Length of the project. The application deadline is 08 Sep 2026.
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