Dental Nurse

Site Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals Town London Salary £34,186 - £37,389 Per annum inclusive of HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 08/09/2026 23:59

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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.

• 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

• 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

• NHS pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Opportunities for training and career development
• Supportive and inclusive working environment
• Access to staff wellbeing initiatives

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…