# Dental Nurse > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/dental-nurse/b8e3145b-88cf-4828-9c11-8bd1d4de4d82 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/dental-nurse/b8e3145b-88cf-4828-9c11-8bd1d4de4d82.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** University College Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Dental nurse - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £34,186 - £37,389 Per annum inclusive of HCAS - **Contract type:** Permanent: Length of the project - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-09-08T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-25T08:40:54.168Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/University_College_London_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/DentalOral/DentalOral-v8247854 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8247854?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uclh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of working in a clinical setting **Desirable** - Experience of working in the specialty ### Skills and Abilities **Essential** - Maintain accurate patient’s files/X-rays transfer data to database display an appreciation for the importance of this. - Ability to work under own initiative without direct supervision. - Ability to work as part of a team with a professional approach towards work and colleagues. **Desirable** - IT skills – Maintain personal Record and general information data entry, text processing. ### Specific Requirements **Essential** - 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. - Knowledge of laws and regulations affecting your work. This includes, but is not limited to, those relating to: - data protection **Desirable** - Flexible approach to working hours. ### Knowledge and Qualifications **Essential** - NEBDN and/or an appropriate professional qualification or equivalent - General Dental Council registration **Desirable** - Post Qualification Certificate ### Personal and People Development **Essential** - 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 **Essential** - Understand the Equality Act 2010, duties, roles, and responsibilities for UCLH, staff. - Treat everyone who comes into contact with us with dignity, respect, and compassion. - Place a high value on diversity and fairness. - Understand the UCLH values, vision, and objectives ## Documents - [uclh values (pdf, 919.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2685) - [job description (pdf, 464.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10559746) - [functional requirements (pdf, 262.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10559747) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.