Band 4 Civilian Dental Nurse
At a glance
- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Job share
- Hours / week
- 37.5
- Posted
- 26/08/2026
- Closes
- 09/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This role is for a Band 4 Civilian Dental Nurse within Defence Primary Healthcare, focusing on providing clinical and administrative support for dental care. The position is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with consideration for flexible working. The successful candidate will contribute to enhancing force generation and operational capability by minimising dental morbidity.
Essential criteria
- National Examining Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN) Certificate or National Vocational Qualification in Oral Healthcare Dental Nursing Level 3.
- Current full General Dental Council registration, with no conditions. If not currently held, you will have to obtain this prior to commencing in post.
- Provide a CV
- Ensure you demonstrate that you have the required skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications, and memberships in the CV section of the application form.
- Copy and paste your full CV as your response to this question, Provide a CV max 3 pages.
- NOTE - you will not be able to upload your CV as an attachment.
- Make certain to refer to the essential criteria, where applicable, as your application may be rejected should insufficient information to shortlist be included.
- Always use double spacing where possible.
- Behaviour Statement
- Have you been dismissed for gross misconduct relating to bulling, harassment, discrimination or victimisation from any role in the past five years, or resigned or otherwise left a role but would have been dismissed for such gross misconduct because of an adverse decision, had you continued in that employment?
- Please respond with a Yes or No as appropriate.
Desirable criteria
- A Full United Kingdom driving licence to enable working from another local military dental centres, if required.
- Evidence of indemnity cover for general dental practice, (candidates are strongly encouraged to have personal professional indemnity).
- Evidence of currency with GDC Continued Professional Development requirements.
- Be prepared to contribute to the development of staff skills and knowledge.
- Confidence in using Information Technology.
- Prepared to cover out of hours dental duties when required.
- Registrations & Memberships
- Please provide your membership registration number for the General Dental Council (GDC).
- Please state if you are nearing completion of your qualification and understand you will have to obtain GDC membership prior to starting in post.
- Ensure you include details on any current, spent or impending restrictions to practice.
- National Examining Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN) Certificate or National Vocational Qualification in Oral Healthcare Dental Nursing Level 3.
- Current full General Dental Council registration, with no conditions. If not currently held, you will have to obtain this prior to commencing in post.
- Provide a CV
- Ensure you demonstrate that you have the required skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications, and memberships in the CV section of the application form.
- Copy and paste your full CV as your response to this question, Provide a CV max 3 pages.
- NOTE - you will not be able to upload your CV as an attachment.
- Make certain to refer to the essential criteria, where applicable, as your application may be rejected should insufficient information to shortlist be included.
- Always use double spacing where possible.
- Behaviour Statement
- Have you been dismissed for gross misconduct relating to bulling, harassment, discrimination or victimisation from any role in the past five years, or resigned or otherwise left a role but would have been dismissed for such gross misconduct because of an adverse decision, had you continued in that employment?
- Please respond with a Yes or No as appropriate.
- A Full United Kingdom driving licence to enable working from another local military dental centres, if required.
- Evidence of indemnity cover for general dental practice, (candidates are strongly encouraged to have personal professional indemnity).
- Evidence of currency with GDC Continued Professional Development requirements.
- Be prepared to contribute to the development of staff skills and knowledge.
- Confidence in using Information Technology.
- Prepared to cover out of hours dental duties when required.
- Registrations & Memberships
- Please provide your membership registration number for the General Dental Council (GDC).
- Please state if you are nearing completion of your qualification and understand you will have to obtain GDC membership prior to starting in post.
- Ensure you include details on any current, spent or impending restrictions to practice.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.
This advert: £27,485 – £30,162 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Ministry of Defence (Defence Medical Services)
Band 4 Civilian Dental Nurse
The closing date is 09 September 2026
Job summary
Are you looking to work in a
modern, patient-focused dental practice that prioritises quality care and
professional development?
At Defence Primary Healthcare, we are intent on
providing excellent care in a friendly and encouraging environment. When it comes to delivering
outstanding patient care, our motivated dental nurses make all the difference.
We know just how valuable your skills are, so come join the wonderful team at
dental centre Bicester. This Full-time role offers 37.5
hours per week and all requests to work flexibly will be considered, allowing
for business needs. The salary will be pro-rata where
part-time hours are undertaken.
Benefits Include
As a valued member of the team you will receive access
to outstanding rewards and employee benefits, including:
- Dental Nurse Recruitment and Retention Allowance (RRA)
£1500 per annum (pro-rata)!
- Access to the NHS pension scheme
- Inclusive working environment
- Discount fee to access on-site fitness facilities
- Free parking
- General Dental Council (GDC) Annual Fees are currently
reimbursed
- Paid holiday entitlement
- Continuous professional development (CPD) training
supplied
- Career development training available
- On-site free laundry for clinical clothing & free
clinical
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