Band 4 Civilian Dental Nurse

Go back Ministry of Defence (Defence Medical Services)

The closing date is 12 Ionawr 2026

Are you looking to work in a modern, patient‑focused dental practice that prioritises quality care and professional development? At Defence Primary Healthcare we are intent on providing excellent care in a friendly and encouraging environment.

When it comes to delivering outstanding patient care our motivated dental nurses make all the difference. We know just how valuable your skills are, so come join the wonderful team at Woolwich Dental Centre.

This is a full‑time role offering 37.5 hours per week and all requests to work flexibly will be considered, allowing for business needs, and reviewed annually. The salary will be pro‑rata where part‑time hours are undertaken.

As a valued member of the team you will receive access to outstanding rewards and employee benefits, including:

• Dental Nurse Recruitment and Retention Allowance (RRA) £1500 per annum (pro‑rata)!
• Access to the NHS pension scheme
• On‑call allowance, if applicable
• Inclusive working environment
• Discount fee to access on‑site fitness facilities
• On‑site parking
• General Dental Council (GDC) Annual Fees are currently reimbursed
• Paid holiday entitlement
• Defence Discount Card that offers discount in many shops and online shopping
• On‑site store and cafe

Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay‑related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.

DPHC is a vibrant and fast‑paced organisation which aims to provide the very best primary healthcare to members of the Armed Forces and other entitled personnel. DPHC delivers a clinical service in accordance with NHS Standards and MoD policies.

The primary purpose of the successful candidate will be to provide clinical and administrative support for the provision of dental care in Defence Primary Health Care (DPHC) dental centres, to enhance force generation and operational capability and minimise dental morbidity on operations.

• Ensure surgeries are prepared appropriately for the day’s patients in accordance with current regulations.
• Carry out and record daily maintenance, servicing and pre‑use checks of dental equipment reporting defects in accordance with current equipment care policies.
• Prepare, mix and handle dental materials in accordance with manufacturers instructions, adhering to Control of Substances Hazardous to Health regulations and Safety Data sheets.
• Meet the needs of patients by monitoring, supporting and reassuring everyone according to their specific needs, providing appropriate advice when required. This may include recognising and interpreting behaviours, especially those associated with anxious patients, dealing with them accordingly and developing/maintaining communication with patients about difficult matters and/or in difficult situations.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

The sift will be completed within 10 working days of the Final date to receive applications. Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.

At application stage you will be assessed against the following:

• Please ensure you demonstrate that you have the required skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications and memberships in the CV section of the application form.
• Please provide information of how you meet the criteria set out in the Job Description. You may wish to further include examples of how you have tackled similar tasks or demonstrated the skills outlined in the job advert.
• To be considered for this role, qualifications detailed must be held in full prior to submitting your application.
• Candidates who hold the qualifications but are not yet registered with the General Dental Council (GDC) are eligible to apply for this vacancy. However, if found successful it is a requirement that you are registered with the GDC prior to starting in the post.

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