Job summary
- Main area
- Dentistry
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Occasional OOH)
- Job ref
- 301-LBG-26-8124677
- Employer
- Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Dental – Ryecroft Clinic
- Town
- Newcastle
- Salary
- £28,392 - £31,157 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/07/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Dental Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 4
Job overview
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn
Staffordshire Community Dental Service
Registered Dental Nurse Full Time Post
Hours of work 37.5 hours per week (will include occasional OOH sessions and travel to other sites)
Band 4
Location: Dental Dept, Ryecroft Health Centre, Newcastle ST5 2BQ
Are you dedicated to your role as a Dental Nurse?
Do you have excellent communication and organisation skills?
Are you caring and compassionate to a wide variety of service users?
If you consider that you possess the above qualities, why not apply to join our committed dental nursing team within our community service
Utilise your skills to their full potential and join our team to provide the best quality care to our service users.
Qualification in Dental Nursing – Essential
Certificate in Dental Sedation Nursing (Desirable but not essential)
Training opportunities available.
For further information, please contact Rachel Moore – [email protected]
Online Applications Only
Main duties of the job
To provide clinical and operational support to dental clinicians within the Community Dental Service, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe, and effective care to patients, including those with complex needs and limited access to mainstream dental services.
Working for our organisation
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are ‘United in our Uniqueness’ and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Provide chairside assistance to dental clinicians during a full range of treatments.
Prepare and maintain the clinical environment, ensuring adherence to infection prevention and control policies.
Decontaminate instruments and maintain equipment in line with national and Trust guidelines.
Take and/or process dental radiographs in accordance with IRMER regulations.
Provide support, reassurance, and care to patients, including those who are anxious, vulnerable, or have additional needs.
Assist clinicians in the treatment of patients under inhalation, intravenous sedation, or general anaesthesia, including monitoring and recovery processes.
Promote oral health and deliver basic oral hygiene advice where appropriate.
Ensure patients are treated with dignity, respect, and compassion always.
Support in the effective day-to-day delivery of dental clinic.
Ensure clinical areas are appropriately stocked and organised.
Work flexibly across multiple clinical sites.
Participate in out-of-hours, evening, weekend, and bank holiday services as required.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Recognised Dental Nursing qualification
- Current GDC registration
Desirable criteria
- Certificate in Conscious Sedation
- Certificate in Special Care Dentistry
- Certificate in Dental Radiography
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of a wide range of patient groups.
- Experience of working as part of a team.
- Experience of dealing with complaints and difficult situations.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working with a dental IT system.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
- Nikki Statham
- Job title
- Professional Lead in Dentistry (Nursing)
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03007907000
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