Job vacancy: Band 5 Principal Dental Nurse, St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Tooting

Job summary

Main area: Dental
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 200-8248569-GO

Employer: St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: St Georges NHS Trust
Town: Tooting
Salary: £38,488 - £46,852 pa
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 06/10/2026 23:59

Band 5 Principal Dental Nurse

NHS AfC: Band 5

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Candidates are strongly advised to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for this post to to review the details and main responsibilities for this role before application.

Person specification

Essential

Essential criteria

GDC Registartion
At Least 2 years proven experience in management and leadership role, with responsibility for leading teams, managing staff, and supporting service delivery

Desirable criteria

Post Graduate Qualification

Essential

Essential criteria

At least 2 years Hospital experience

Your recruitment team
The NHS South West London Recruitment Hub is your dedicated recruitment team, here to support you at every stage of the process. If you have a query, please contact us:
E: [email protected]

Your application
Please ensure your supporting statement clearly reflects the job description and person specification, as shortlisting will be based on these criteria.

Please refer to the latest UKVI guidance and ensure you have the appropriate right to work before applying for this role.

Use of Artificial Intelligence
We kindly ask that you avoid using AI tools to draft your application. We value authentic, individual responses that reflect your own experience and communication style.

References
Please provide a minimum of 3 years’ employment and/or education history, including professional email addresses (not personal accounts such as Hotmail or Gmail). If you cannot provide these, please inform the interview panel to avoid delays in pre-employment checks.

Closing date
To help us manage recruitment efficiently, some vacancies may close early once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

Shortlisting
If you are successfully shortlisted, you will be contacted by email or SMS from the South West London Recruitment Hub. Please check your registered TRAC email regularly.

Application feedback
If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Safeguarding and DBS Checks
We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. For roles with direct access to these groups, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. All staff are expected to understand and uphold their safeguarding responsibilities as part of their role.

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.

Application numbers

This vacancy may have an application cap, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. Ensure your supporting statement clearly shows how you meet the job specifications.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name: Linda Holden
Job title: Lead Dental Nurse
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 02087250161

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Band 5 Principal Dental Nurse

NHS AfC: Band 5

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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