Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Dental Nurse

The closing date is 06 March 2026

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic friendly highly motivated person to join our ever evolving OMFS team. The job involves providing a high standard of quality care to a wide variety of patients , some with complex needs. The department is a well-established service which is consultant lead and provides acute medical , orthodontic, restorative and surgical treatments within the areas.

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY

Main duties of the job

The role as a Dental Nurse will be to act as a chaperone in clinics supporting the consultant / clinician . You will be expected to us your nursing skill to adapt to working in all areas previously mention, and learn new skills and techniques and you progress .

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.

Our Values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Details

Date posted

17 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year pa pro rota

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

418-DN4235-VR-A

Job locations

Luton & Dunstable Hospital

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Qualified dental nurse that is enthusiastic friendly highly motivated person to join our the OMFS team. Providing a high standard of quality care to a wide variety of patients . The department is a well-established service which is consultant lead and provides acute medical , orthodontic, restorative and surgical treatments within the areas. You will be expected to assist in clinic and treatment services. Maintain good communication at all times written , verbal and non verbal .

Responsibilities will include daily running of surgeries, stock control and cross infection control. Demonstrate knowledge and awareness of dealing with hazards and dangerous substances . Help and mentor individuals when needed and work together as a team.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Qualified dental nurse that is enthusiastic friendly highly motivated person to join our the OMFS team. Providing a high standard of quality care to a wide variety of patients . The department is a well-established service which is consultant lead and provides acute medical , orthodontic, restorative and surgical treatments within the areas. You will be expected to assist in clinic and treatment services. Maintain good communication at all times written , verbal and non verbal .

Responsibilities will include daily running of surgeries, stock control and cross infection control. Demonstrate knowledge and awareness of dealing with hazards and dangerous substances . Help and mentor individuals when needed and work together as a team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Dental Nurse (Registered with GDC),
  • A good standard of general education (GCSE Maths/English),
  • Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

  • Diploma Level Education

Experience

Essential

  • Able to converse in a positive manner with all levels of staff and patients (i.e. well-developed interpersonal skills),
  • Good IT Skills
  • Experience of Surgical Setting

Desirable

  • Experience in OMF and Orthodontic treatment,
  • Experience in outpatient settings,

Knowledge

Essential

  • Excellent Communication Skills (Written and Verbal),
  • Demonstrates an awareness of organisational and clinical issues,
  • Working within the GDC's standards and scope of practice for dental nurses,

Desirable

  • Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines,
  • Accurate keyboard skills,
  • Ability and experience to organise own workload and work on own initiative,

Personal Skills

Essential

  • Open/Reflective/Warm
  • Enthusiastic and self-aware,
  • Team focussed,
  • Reliable, Adaptable and Dependable,
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Dental Nurse (Registered with GDC),
  • A good standard of general education (GCSE Maths/English),
  • Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

  • Diploma Level Education

Experience

Essential

  • Able to converse in a positive manner with all levels of staff and patients (i.e. well-developed interpersonal skills),
  • Good IT Skills
  • Experience of Surgical Setting

Desirable

  • Experience in OMF and Orthodontic treatment,
  • Experience in outpatient settings,

Knowledge

Essential

  • Excellent Communication Skills (Written and Verbal),
  • Demonstrates an awareness of organisational and clinical issues,
  • Working within the GDC's standards and scope of practice for dental nurses,

Desirable

  • Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines,
  • Accurate keyboard skills,
  • Ability and experience to organise own workload and work on own initiative,

Personal Skills

Essential

  • Open/Reflective/Warm
  • Enthusiastic and self-aware,
  • Team focussed,
  • Reliable, Adaptable and Dependable,

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton & Dunstable Hospital

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ


Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton & Dunstable Hospital

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ


Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Dental Nurse Manager

Michelle Cann

michelle.murley@ldh.nhs.uk

01582718061

Details

Date posted

17 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year pa pro rota

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

418-DN4235-VR-A

Job locations

Luton & Dunstable Hospital

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ


Supporting documents

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