Dental Nurse

Dental Nurse

Closing date: 14 July 2026

Part time hours available: up to 30.00 hours per week

Location: Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle (may also work at West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven)

Role overview: Full range of clinical dental nurse duties within the Orthodontics outpatient department, supporting chairside activities and patient care.

Provide comprehensive chairside support, procedural assistance, infection control and patient management in orthodontic treatment settings.

• NVQ3 or national examination for dental nurses or equivalent
• Current GDC registration
• Certificate in orthodontic nursing or equivalent
• Essential IT skills (EITS) or equivalent
• Relevant development to diploma equivalent

• Continuing professional development with portfolio
• Specialised orthodontic nursing and treatment
• Equality issues

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organisational skills
• IT skills
• Ability to demonstrate compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care
• First level life support and knowledge of dental/medical emergencies
• GDC code of professional conduct

• Flexible
• Calm under pressure
• Adaptable
• Ability to work cross-site and travel independently across Cumbria

• Equality and Diversity (from KSF core dimension 6 - one to be selected)
• Act in ways that support equality and value diversity (Level
  1)
• Support equality and value diversity (Level
  2)

• 27‑day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
• NHS Discounts
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Vivup free, confidential counselling and information service

£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum pro rata