About this role
Job summary
We are excited to offer an opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 4 Dental Nurse to join the team at the Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals within UCLH. This 12-month fixed-term role will provide experience across Adult Outpatients and Paediatric Dental Services in a leading tertiary dental environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Dental Nurse who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and keen to develop specialist clinical skills within a supportive multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will work alongside highly skilled clinicians and specialist teams, supporting a wide range of complex dental and surgical procedures while contributing to an exceptional patient experience.
We are looking for individuals who are organised, adaptable, caring and able to work effectively in a busy clinical setting. In return, UCLH offers excellent opportunities for continuing professional development, extended duties training and career progression within one of the UK's leading NHS Trusts.
The recruitment process includes:o Application through NHS Jobso Numeracy and literacy assessmento Interview
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide high-quality chairside support to clinicians across a range of specialist dental services, ensuring safe, effective and patient-centred care at all times. Duties include preparing and maintaining clinical environments, supporting multidisciplinary clinics, sedation, and assisting with patient assessments and treatment procedures.
The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining infection prevention and control standards, preparing instruments and equipment, monitoring stock levels and ensuring dental units are fully equipped and compliant with Trust policies. The role also includes supporting patients who may be anxious or have additional communication needs, providing reassurance and promoting a positive patient experience.
You will work closely with Dental Sisters, Senior Dental Nurses and the wider clinical team, contributing to service improvement, clinical governance, audit and ongoing professional development. Flexibility, strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are essential for this role.
About us
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
At Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals, we are fully committed to training and development of the Dental Nurses with support for continuing education and learning.You will gain the opportunity to join a successful, dynamic dental team who have a passion for developing dental nurses and an interest in ensuring that you can maximise your developmental potential whilst gaining further skills and extended duties.There will be an opportunity to develop your skills in providing more specialist care via training qualifications in sedation, Oral Health education, implantology etc.We provide a varied and competency-based induction programme to support you in your development within the service.
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?
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications Essential
NEBDN and/or an appropriate professional qualification or equivalent General Dental Council registration
Desirable
Post Qualification Certificate
Knowledge & Experience Essential
Experience of working in a clinical setting
Desirable
Experience of working in the specialty
Skills and Abilities Essential
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
IT skills - Maintain personal Record and general information data entry, text processing.
Communication Essential
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Personal and People Development Essential
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
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
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by Essential
Knowledge relating to legislation in: oThe disposal of clinical and other hazardous waste oRadiography oHealth and Safety Decontamination oMedical devices.
Specific Requirements Essential
Knowledge of laws and regulations affecting your work. This includes, but is not limited to, those relating to: o data protection
Desirable
Flexible approach to working hours.
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 University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals, UCLH
47-49 Huntley Street
London
WC1E 6DG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)