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Dental Nurse

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Norwich, NR4 7UYView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

7 November 2026

7 days left

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate GDC registered dental nurse, to join our Oral Health and Maxillofacial Outpatient team at the Nor...

This varied role, works across a range of clinics including orthodontics, orthognathic, restorative, head and neck, maxillofacial services, new patient assessment and minor oral surgery. The successful candidate will also develop skills relevant to these areas.

We require a GDC Registered Dental Nurse to assist with the above clinics. Experience desirable, although not essential, as full inhouse training will be given.

We welcome applications from GDC Dental Nurses who are motivated to learn, adaptable, and passionate about delivering high standards of care, infection prevention and clinical safety, in addition to maintaining patient dignity and comfort and promoting a positive patient experience.

Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.

Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 6133 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa. The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role

Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

  • Flexible working hours
  • Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
  • Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
  • Discounted gym memberships
  • Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
  • Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
  • Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
  • Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
  • On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
  • On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
  • Support in career development
  • Flexible staff bank
  • Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Qualifications/Training

Essential

  • National Certificate in Dental Nursing with significant experience
  • GDC Registered
  • To keep abreast of clinical developments within the department relating to scope of work to ensure standards of service are maintained and enhanced.

Experience

Essential: - Previous hospital experience; - Experience within a multi-disciplinary team

Skills, abilities and knowledge

Essential

  • Excellent communication and patient handling skills and a personable nature
  • The ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team with a flexible approach.
  • IT Experience and knowledge of hospital systems.

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

  • Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focus, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
  • Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

31 October 2026

Last checked

31 October 2026

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