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Job overview
We are currently seeking applications from GDC registered qualified dental nurses to join our Dental Team at Barts Health NHS trust.
We are currently recruiting for a Qualified Dental Nurse to join our team. This is a fix term, 12 month, MAT Cover position, 5 days per week role that will be based across the Postgraduate Dental Department, supporting Oral Surgery, Orthodontics, Paediatrics & Restorative Postgraduate programmes. The main work site will be The Royal London Dental Hospital in Whitechapel.
The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate a compassionate and caring approach to patients, be well organized, well presented, practice excellent Infection prevention and Control, be flexible in their approach to work, be able to work effectively as part of a team, as well as using their own initiative.
The Postgraduate Programme is formed of a multidisciplinary team which provides a range of dental treatment to our patients, including delivery of care using conscious sedation. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work with a range of staff including consultants, specialist dentist’s and post graduate students.
We have numerous staff benefits as well as providing subscription to a training package which supports our Dental Nurses in completing their annual GDC eCPD.
Candidates must hold a Dental Nursing qualification and have a good level of experience working as a Qualified Dental Nurse. Registration with the GDC is mandatory.
Main duties of the job
The qualified dental nurse is an integral member of the dental team. They play an important role in the provision of dental services and the effective operation of the dental institute and outreach facilities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
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
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise care
- Ability to monitor the quality of own and others work
- Ability to identify and access the potential risks involved in work activities and processes for self and others
Experience
Essential
- Good level of experience working as a qualified Dental Nurse
Desirable
- Previous experience within a hospital or similar setting
Qualifications
Essential
- A Dental Nurse qualification recognized by the GDC as a route to qualification
Desirable
- Post Certificate Qualification in Conscious Sedation Dental Nursing
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This advert is for Qualified Dental Nurse for Postgraduate Dentistry with Barts Health NHS Trust in Royal London Hospital. It is listed as a Band 4 Dental nurse role. The advertised salary is £34,186 - £37,389 per annum inc. The contract type is 12 months (Although this position is a 12 months fixed-term contract, the actual contract duration will be adjusted to account for the time taken to advertise the post, complete the hiring process, and finalise pre-employment checks. This means the contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may be slightly shorter than 12 months.). The application deadline is 08 Sep 2026.
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