Qualified Dental Nurse – Royal London Hospital – Band 4

Barts Health NHS Trust

The closing date is 27 April 2025

Job summary

We are currently seeking applications from GDC registered qualified dental nurses to join our Dental Team at Barts Health NHS trust.

We are currently recruiting for a Qualified Dental Nurse to join our team. This will be based across the Restorative, Dental Department, also supporting Restorative Postgraduate programmes. The main working site will be The Royal London Dental Hospital in Whitechapel.

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate a compassionate and caring approach to patients, be well organized, well presented, practice excellent Infection prevention and control, be flexible in their approach to work, be able to work effectively as part of a team, as well as using their own initiative.

The Restorative Department is formed of a multidisciplinary team which provides a range of dental treatment to our patients, including delivery of care using conscious sedation. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work with a range of staff including consultants, specialist dentist's, DCT's, Registers and Post Graduate students.

Main duties of the job

In becoming a Barts Health Dental Nurse you will be joining an organisation in which safe and compassionate care is at the heart of what we do, and that includes our staff. We have numerous staff benefits as well as providing subscription to a training package which supports our Dental Nurses in completing their annual GDC eCPD.

Candidates must hold a Dental Nursing qualification and have a good level of experience working as a Qualified Dental Nurse. Registration with the GDC is mandatory.

Previous experience of working within a Dental Hospital or similar setting, is desirable. A post qualification in Conscious Sedation Dental Nursing or keen interest to undergo training, would be an advantage.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Date posted

07 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£31,944 to £34,937 a year per annum inc

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-5354962RLH-25AD

Job locations

Royal London Hospital

London

E1 1FR


Job description

Job responsibilities

The qualified dental nurse is an integral member of the dental team. They play an important role in the provision of dental services and the effective operation of the dental institute and outreach facilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The qualified dental nurse is an integral member of the dental team. They play an important role in the provision of dental services and the effective operation of the dental institute and outreach facilities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working as a qualified Dental Nurse

Desirable

  • Previous experience within a hospital or similar setting

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

  • GDC Registration / a dental nurse qualification recognised by the GDC as a route to qualification
  • Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

  • Post Certificate Qualification in Conscious Sedation Dental Nursing
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working as a qualified Dental Nurse

Desirable

  • Previous experience within a hospital or similar setting

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

  • GDC Registration / a dental nurse qualification recognised by the GDC as a route to qualification
  • Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

  • Post Certificate Qualification in Conscious Sedation Dental Nursing

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Royal London Hospital

London

E1 1FR


Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Royal London Hospital

London

E1 1FR


Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Dental Nurse

Tracey Knight

Tracey.Knight6@nhs.net

Date posted

07 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£31,944 to £34,937 a year per annum inc

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-5354962RLH-25AD

Job locations

Royal London Hospital

London

E1 1FR


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