Dental Staff Nurse
At a glance
- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time
- Posted
- 02/09/2026
- Closes
- 13/09/2026
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Role summary
The Dental Staff Nurse will work as a member of the dental department across various dental departments on both hospital sites, undertaking a wide range of dental nursing duties. This role involves assisting with the teaching of undergraduate dental students and dental nursing apprentices. The post holder will be responsible for preparing and organising dental units, monitoring patients, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and infection control. They will also provide clinical support and advice to the dental team and identify patients' medical and dental nursing needs.
Essential criteria
- Registered dental nurse
- NEBDN certificate in dental nursing or NVQ level 3 in oral health
- Evidence of commitment to continuing prof development
Desirable criteria
- NEBDN post certifications qualifications
- Good dental nursing skills to enable working without supervision
- Able to work in a team and support junior members
- An effective communicator
- Able to prioritise
- Information Technology
- Assessors Award
- Significant chairside experience
- Experience of working with wide range of dental procedures
- Experience in chosen speciality
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.
This advert: £34,186 – £37,389 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 5d ago · Closes in 7d
Plenty of time to prepare a strong application.
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Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Dental Staff Nurse
The closing date is 13 September 2026
Job summary
Have you got the skills and experience to work in one of London's leading teaching hospitals?
The Dental directorate at Guy's and St Thomas' are seeking qualified Dental Nurses to work across various dental departments on both hospital sites. We have a number of permanent full time, or part time and fixed term contracts.
Applicants should hold a recognised Dental Nurse qualification.To be considered a qualified Dental Nurse; you should have achieved one of the following:
- The National Examining Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN) Certificate
- The NVQ Level 3 in Oral Healthcare: Dental Nursing
- A Certificate of Proficiency in Dental Nursing awarded by a recognised Dental Hospital Certificate of Higher Education in Dental Nursing offered by the School of Professionals Complementary to Dentistry
- Registered to the GDC
If you have initiative, are committed to developing your career in dental nursing, eager to take up a challenge, like the variety of different specialities and would enjoy working in an hospital environment, then please apply.
Closing date: 13th September 2026 ****
Interview date: 24th September 2026
Main duties of the job
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