Dental Nurse
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
Hemel Hempstead and Cheshunt, HP1 1LD
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
9 September 2026
9 days left
Job description
We are looking for a registered dental nurse with an additional post qualification in OH/IV. You will be required to use your post qualification to be...
You will be expected to maintain high standards of clinical work while assisting both the dentist during routine clinical appointments and nurse led clinics , we offer a high level of care for our cohort group.
You will be expected to manage and run nurse led clinics using your post qualification in OH/IV to support and maintain the needs of our patients.
Thank you for choosing to work for the Special Care Dental service within HCT, you will find it a great place to work with many benefits offered.
We provide all the support and finance to maintain your mandatory training and CPD.
We have a vacancy for 3 band 5 roles at our Hemel Hempstead and Cheshunt clinics.
Alongside all routine dental nursing duties, you will:
Carry out nurse led clinics using your post qualification in Oral health or assisting during IV clinics. As a band 5 nurse you will be required to see a minimum number of patients within the nurse led clinic to maintain your band 5 status.
You will be expected to assist the dental surgeon in the provision of a complete range of NHS dental care to include treatment under inhalation sedation, general anaesthesia or IV sedation where appropriate.
Accurately record treatment using the R4 dental electronic system, including charting from the dentists instructions at the time of treatment.
You will be required to participate in the annual individual performance review process.
You will be required to carry out other appropriate duties commensurate with the post. e.g school visits, home visits and Epidemiology.
Your base will be specified but you will be expected to work at any of the Special Care Dental Service sites throughout Hertfordshire to cover staff sickness/Annual Leave/Study leave when required.
There may be the need for you to sit or stand in restricted positions and be able to respond to unexpected changes of treatment plan. This may involve the movement of bulky heavy equipment e.g. hoists.
There will be occasional direct exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances such as during the treatment of very sick children or patients with challenging behaviour
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
We welcome diversity in out workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages
The use of AI is monitored and if you have used it then you are required to declare this, as well as what type of AI tools you have used and for what purpose. We reserve the right to further test your individual knowledge and skills in relation to the requirements for the post through robust and thorough interview and assessment.
- Our Nurse Lead Clinic Nurses have been shortlisted for theHSJ Patient Safety Awards 2026, which recognise the critical work being undertaken to address the complexities of delivering safe care during times of significant change and ongoing pressure.
- A clear and structured nursing career pathway, supporting professional development and progression.
- Band 5 nurses have the opportunity to undertake Nurse-Led Clinic (NLC) appointments with autonomy, supported by the wider clinical team.
- A range of training and professional development opportunities, alongside all mandatory training requirements.
- Access to wellbeing and pastoral support to support staff both professionally and personally.
- Opportunities to work alongside specialist clinicians and consultants within the service, developing knowledge and clinical experience.
- Opportunities to contribute to innovative outreach oral care projects, supporting the delivery of high-quality care within the wider community.
We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now
You've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Dental Nursing Qualification - National Certificate or NVQ Level 3
- Post qualification in Oral Health/Radiography held for a min of 2 years
- Registration with General Dental Council.
- Full UK driving licence
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence based experience gained from post qualification
- Evidence based knowledge of IT systems, accessing e-mails, data entry.
- Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality and ethical guidelines
Desirable
- Experience working with adults and children with a range of additional needs.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills, including being able to communicate with patients who may have barriers to understanding.
- Examples of ability to work as part of a team.
- Evidence of working on own initiative.
- Proven organisational skills.
- Examples of Ability to deal with patients who are extremely nervous and/or phobic.
- Evidence of a patient log to evidence direct patient facing aspect of their role.
Desirable
- Effective interpersonal skills.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
28 August 2026
Last checked
31 August 2026
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