Dental Nurse Jobs in the NHS
NHS dental nurse posts sit in community dental services, hospital oral and maxillofacial surgery departments, dental schools, and salaried NHS dental practices. The role involves chairside assistance, infection control, and patient care across general, specialist, and emergency dental settings. Most NHS dental nurse posts are Band 3 or Band 4, with senior or lead roles at Band 5. Dental nurses are registered with the General Dental Council (GDC).
48 live vacancies across 32 NHS employers · updated hourly
48
Open Positions
£16k - £57k
Salary Range
32
NHS Trusts
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Latest live Dental Nurse jobs
Recent dental nurse vacancies from this role hub, with employer, location, and closing-date context.
- Dental NurseLancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust - Oak House Dental CentreCloses 07 Sep 2026
- Trainee Dental NurseNHS Western Isles - St Brendans HospitalCloses 04 Sep 2026
- Head Dental NurseEnvisage Dental UK Limited - Beaufort House,, Bursledon, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 8BR, United KingdomCloses 27 Aug 2026
- Lead Dental Nurse / Sedation NurseEnvisage Dental UK Limited - 48 Moat Road,, East Grinstead,, West Sussex, RH19 3LH, United KingdomCloses 03 Sep 2026
- Dental NurseEnvisage Dental UK Limited - Cleveland Terrace Dental, Darlington, County Durham,, DL3 7HA, United KingdomCloses 13 Sep 2026
- Dental Nurse - Dental NursingNHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde - Glasgow Dental HospitalCloses 06 Sep 2026
- Senior Dental NurseEast Cheshire NHS Trust - Weston Community Dental ClinicCloses 03 Sep 2026
- Bank Dental NurseCommunity Dental Services CIC - Dental Care CentreCloses 31 Aug 2026
- Dental NurseUniversity College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals, UCLHCloses 02 Sep 2026
- Dental NurseCwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board - Quarella Road Health CentreCloses 02 Sep 2026
- Dental NurseUniversity College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals, UCLHCloses 26 Aug 2026
- Apprentice Dental NurseGloucestershire Health & Care NHS Foundation Trust - St Paul's Dental CentreCloses 07 Sep 2026
- Lead Dental NurseBedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - bedfordCloses 29 Aug 2026
- Specialised Dental NurseUniversity Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust - University Hospital North MidlandsCloses 02 Sep 2026
- Registered Dental NurseCountess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - Countess of Chester HospitalCloses 26 Aug 2026
- Specialist Dental NurseUniversity Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust - UHPT Derriford HospitalCloses 01 Sep 2026
- Trainee Dental Nurse (LW)NHS Fife - Cowdenbeath Dental ClinicCloses 01 Sep 2026
- Dental NurseMilitary Medical Personnel (Honeybee Recruitment.com Ltd) - Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 5PG, United KingdomCloses 18 Sep 2026
- Dental NurseCommunity Dental Services CIC - Clifton Cornerstone Health Centre, Dental Department, Southchurch Drive, Clifton, Nottingham, NG11 8EW, United KingdomCloses 31 Aug 2026
- Dental NurseNHS Highland - Badenoch & StrathspeyCloses 30 Aug 2026
- Clinical Dental Nurse Manager for Postgraduate DentistryBarts Health NHS Trust - Royal London HospitalCloses 31 Aug 2026
- Dental Nurse AssessorOxford Health NHS Foundation Trust - Murray House Dental ClinicCloses 27 Aug 2026
- Dental NursePowys Teaching Health Board - WelshpoolCloses 30 Aug 2026
- Apprentice Dental NurseManchester University NHS Foundation Trust - University Dental Hospital of ManchesterCloses 06 Sep 2026
Planning a Dental Nurse job search in the NHS
Job Clerk tracks live dental nurse vacancies across NHS employers so you can compare role level, employer mix, location, salary, contract type, and closing date before deciding where to spend time on an application.
There are currently 48 live dental nurse roles across 32 NHS employers in this index. Use the band and city links below to move from the broad profession market into pages with tighter salary, seniority, and local employer context.
Recent salary data for dental nurse roles ranges from about £15,600 to £56,863 per year, depending on band, employer, rota pattern, and high-cost area supplements.
Evidence to prepare
- Chairside assistance during examinations, fillings, extractions, and surgical procedures
- Preparation and decontamination of instruments following HTM 01-05 standards
- Mixing materials, taking impressions, and processing radiographs
- Patient reassurance, post-operative instructions, and oral health education
Common requirements
- GDC registration as a dental nurse
- National Diploma in Dental Nursing, NEBDN qualification, or City & Guilds equivalent
- Post-qualification certificates for extended duties (radiography, oral health education, fluoride application)
- Enhanced DBS clearance
Employer mix
Recent listings include employers such as Military Medical Personnel (Honeybee Recruitment.com Ltd), Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Community Dental Services CIC, and Envisage Dental UK Limited. Check each source advert for person-spec wording and early-close warnings.
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Top NHS Employers
- Military Medical Personnel (Honeybee Recruitment.com Ltd)5 jobs
- Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust3 jobs
- Community Dental Services CIC3 jobs
- Envisage Dental UK Limited3 jobs
- Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board2 jobs
- Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust2 jobs
- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2 jobs
- Practice Plus Group2 jobs