# Orthodontic Dental Nurse

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

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- **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/orthodontic-dental-nurse/3faa37ae-786b-4e15-9b88-03a48a1ad278
- **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/orthodontic-dental-nurse/3faa37ae-786b-4e15-9b88-03a48a1ad278.md

## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- **Town:** Dorchester
- **Region:** South West
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Dental nurse
- **Grade:** Band 4
- **Salary:** £28,392 - £31,157 Pro Rata Per Annum
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Part time - 30 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-31T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-07-17T09:01:16.885Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Dorset/Dorchester/Dorset_County_Hospital_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Orthodontics/Orthodontics-v8134990
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8134990?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.dchft.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

Are you a Dental Nurse looking for an interesting role in orthodontics?

We have a great opportunity for a dental nurse to join our busy and friendly team. This position is available part time, 4 days per week; Days to be discussed during interview.

Please note, this position will be based at Dorset County Hospital but there may be a requirement to work at Royal Bournemouth Hospital.

Right to Work in the UK: This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations.

### Main duties of the job

You will:

- Provide comprehensive support to the Clinical staff in all aspect of orthodontic treatment and dental surgery management
- Prepare clinical areas including instrument care and management, cross infection control, managing equipment and materials as required.
- Support the team in providing high quality patient focussed care

You have:

- Full GDC registration
- Hold a Certificate of Dental Nursing or equivalent NVQ
- Experience of dental nursing preferably in a hospital setting

We can offer you:

- An opportunity to learn more about orthodontic nursing
- A chance to work with a large multidisciplinary team including therapists, hygienists, technicians, oral health educators and orthodontic nurses.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us at \[email protected\] if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

## Person Specification

### Skills & Abilities

**Essential**

- Ability to work in a team
- Good organisational ability
- Good communication skills
- Good understanding of cross infection control within the surgery
- Knowledge of confidentiality in the work place

### Knowledge & Experience

**Essential**

- Previous experience working either in Practice / Community / Hospital

### Education, Qualifications & Training

**Essential**

- Hold a Foundation Degree/Diploma Level Education In Dental Nursing
- Full Registration with GDC

## Documents

- [dorset map (pdf, 59.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=683)
- [trust values (pdf, 678.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1050)
- [dbs code of practice (pdf, 54.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=682)
- [the nhs constitution (pdf, 568.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1051)
- [advice for candidates (pdf, 110.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=689)
- [dch recruitment information pack (pdf, 1.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2819)
- [orthodontic dental nurse jd&ps (pdf, 245.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10464483)
- [guidance regarding disabled staff (pdf, 96.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=684)
- [car parking information for employees (pdf, 225.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=680)
- [joint strategy - dorset county hospital and dorset healthcare (pdf, 6.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2899)

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