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- 250 Euston Road
- London
- NW1 2PG
- Contact Number
- 0845 1555 000
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Dental Nurse
Accepting applications until: 08-Sep-2026 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 08-Sep-2026 23:59
Key details
Location
- Site
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- Address
- 47-49 Huntley Street
- Town
- London
- Postcode
- WC1E 6DG
- Major / Minor Region
- London
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent: Length of the project
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary
- Salary
- £34,186 - £37,389 Per annum inclusive of HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (NHS AfC: Band 4)
Specialty
- Main area
- Dental/Oral
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Job overview
We are seeking a motivated, adaptable, and patient-focused Band 4 Dental Nurse to join our hospital dental team in a full-time, permanent position.
This exciting opportunity is for a “Float Dental Nurse”, working flexibly across a wide range of dental specialties. You will play a vital role in supporting clinical teams wherever service demand is highest, ensuring high-quality patient care is consistently delivered.
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Key Responsibilities
• Provide high-quality chairside support to clinicians across multiple dental specialties
• Work flexibly across departments including (but not limited to): Oral Surgery, Restorative Dentistry, Orthodontics, Paediatric Dentistry, and Special Care Dentistry
• Maintain a high standard of infection prevention and control in accordance with TRUST POLICIES
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of clinical environments and equipment
• Deliver excellent patient care, ensuring comfort, dignity, and safety at all times
• Support clinical teams in managing patient flow efficiently
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with Trust standards
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About You
We are looking for someone who is:
• A fully qualified and GDC-registered Dental Nurse
• Experienced in a hospital or multi-specialty dental setting (desirable)
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to work across different teams and environments
• A strong communicator with excellent organisational skills
• Committed to delivering high standards of patient care
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
What We Offer
• NHS pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Opportunities for training and career development
• Supportive and inclusive working environment
• Access to staff wellbeing initiatives
Working for our organisation
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Working for Us
You will be joining a dynamic and supportive dental team committed to delivering excellent care to a diverse patient population. As a Float Dental Nurse, you will gain valuable exposure across a wide range of specialties, developing your skills and broadening your experience within a hospital setting.
We do not accept applications from previous candidates who have applied within the last 6 months.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
At UCLH, we have a real ‘One Team’ ethos, and our values – safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working.
We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.
Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage’s staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more.
We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity.
We are also members of www.mytrustbenefits.co.uk/ which offers discounts on high street retail stores, offers on travel deals, and also to take advantage of cash back schemes.
You must already have the right to work in the United Kingdom or fully meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. We welcome applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship; however, we can only consider these where all UKVI requirements are met. Before applying, please ensure that both you and the role satisfy the relevant UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) points‑based system criteria, as applications that do not meet these requirements cannot be progressed. For more information about the criteria, please click here
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly.
Please note that if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert to assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
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Applicant requirements
Person specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NEBDN and/or an appropriate professional qualification or equivalent
- General Dental Council registration
Desirable criteria
- Post Qualification Certificate
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in a clinical setting
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in the specialty
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Maintain accurate patient’s files/X-rays transfer data to database display an appreciation for the importance of this.
- Ability to work under own initiative without direct supervision.
- Ability to work as part of a team with a professional approach towards work and colleagues.
Desirable criteria
- IT skills – Maintain personal Record and general information data entry, text processing.
Personal and People Development
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with GDC registration, maintains updated Personal development plan, as per GDC requirements.
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Understand the Equality Act 2010, duties, roles, and responsibilities for UCLH, staff.
- Treat everyone who comes into contact with us with dignity, respect, and compassion.
- Place a high value on diversity and fairness.
- Understand the UCLH values, vision, and objectives
Specific Requirements
Essential criteria
- Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by: • Knowledge relating to legislation in: • The disposal of clinical and other hazardous waste • Radiography • Health and Safety Decontamination • Medical devices.
- Knowledge of laws and regulations affecting your work. This includes, but is not limited to, those relating to: • data protection
Desirable criteria
- Flexible approach to working hours.
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jill Brindle
- Job title
- Deputy Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07960 868 856
- Additional information
If you would like to gain more information or you are interested in an informal tour of the Eastman Dental Hospital, please contact:
Jill Brindle
[email protected]
07960 868 856
Deputy Matron
RNENT/ED Hospitals
47-49 Huntley Street
London WC1E 6DG
Direct line: 07960868856
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