Job summary
- Main area
- Dental
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- 10 months (Although this position is a 10 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 10 months.)
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week
- Job ref
- 259-8099009RLH
- Employer
- Barts Health NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal London Hospital
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £34,186 - £37,389 per annum inc
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/07/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Qualified Dental Nurse for Orthodontic Dentistry
Band 4
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
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 Orthodontic team. This is a Fix Term contract, covering Maternity Leave, 4 days per week, 9am-17:30 with an hours lunch, based on the Orthodontic Department. 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 Orthodontic Department is formed of a multidisciplinary team which provides a range of Orthodontic dental treatment to our patients. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work with a range of staff including consultants, specialist dentist’s and post graduate students.
In becoming a Barts Health Dental Nurse, you will be joining an organisation in which safe and compassionate care is at the heart of what we do, and that includes our staff. 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.
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.
Working for our organisation
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
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.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- A Dental Nurse qualification recognized by the GDC as a route to qualification
Desirable criteria
- Post Certificate Qualification in Conscious Sedation Dental Nursing
Experience
Essential criteria
- Good level of experience working as a qualified Dental Nurse
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience within a hospital or similar setting
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- GDC Registration
- Evidence of continued professional development
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Tracey Knight
- Job title
- Lead Dental Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
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