Dental Nurse
At a glance
- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 25/08/2026
- Closes
- 06/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
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“Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
Role summary
This role is for a hardworking, reliable, and compassionate Dental Nurse to join the Special Care Dental Service. You will provide specialist dental treatment support for referred patients, including domiciliary visits, general anaesthetics, and sedation sessions. The position involves maintaining high professional standards, collaborating with other healthcare professionals, and ensuring accurate patient records. You will also provide chairside support, manage dental instruments, and assist with administrative duties to ensure the smooth running of clinics.
Essential criteria
- Applies trust values in day to day practice
Desirable criteria
- Personal motivation
- Evidence of caring
- Skills & Knowledge
- Good understanding of decontamination, infection prevention and control procedures
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with patients, carers and colleagues, both verbally and in writing
- Good IT skills, including accurate data entry and maintaining patient records
- Reception/Admin Duties
- Knowledge Dental Software
- NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing or equivalent qualification
- General Dental Council (GDC) registration
- Key skills in english and maths
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD), including relevant courses, training and/or in-service learning
- Working knowledge of dental patient management software and Windows-based IT systems
- Experience in community dental services, or community-based healthcare
- Other
- Reliable, professional and flexible approach to meeting service needs
- Ability to travel between sites using the most efficient and cost-effective means
- Work History
- Applies trust values in day to day practice
- Personal motivation
- Evidence of caring
- Skills & Knowledge
- Good understanding of decontamination, infection prevention and control procedures
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with patients, carers and colleagues, both verbally and in writing
- Good IT skills, including accurate data entry and maintaining patient records
- Reception/Admin Duties
- Knowledge Dental Software
- NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing or equivalent qualification
- General Dental Council (GDC) registration
- Key skills in english and maths
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD), including relevant courses, training and/or in-service learning
- Working knowledge of dental patient management software and Windows-based IT systems
- Experience in community dental services, or community-based healthcare
- Other
- Reliable, professional and flexible approach to meeting service needs
- Ability to travel between sites using the most efficient and cost-effective means
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.
This advert: £28,392 – £31,157 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Dental Nurse
The closing date is 06 September 2026
Job summary
We're looking for a hardworking, reliable, and compassionate Dental Nurse who take pride in delivering excellent care. If you thrive both independently and as part of a supportive team, are highly organised, and able to use your initiative, we'd love to hear from you.
Based at Brighton-Morley Street- Mon-Fri 8.30am to 16:30
As part of our Special Care Dental Service , you'll help provide specialist dental treatment for patients referred by General Dental Practitioners, GPs, and other health and social care professionals. Running Monday to Friday across the county, plus opportunities to support domiciliary visits, general anaesthetics and sedation sessions.
This is your chance to join a friendly and dedicated NHS team where your skills, commitment, and compassion will be truly valued.
Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role may not be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website ** before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.**
**Skilled Worker visa: going rates for eligible
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