Band 4 Qualified Dental Nurse

Main area Qualified Dental Nurse Grade NHS AfC:
Band 4 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Possibility of some Evening and weekends) Job
-DN16096-KA

Employer Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Luton & Dunstable Hospital Town Luton Salary £28,392 - £31,157 Per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 17/11/2026 23:59 Interview date 26/11/2026

We are currently seeking highly motivated, committed and enthusiastic registered dental nurses to join our OMFS team to provide a high standard of care to patients with a variety of complex needs.

We welcome experienced or newly qualified dental nurses from NHS or private dental practices to apply for the posts.

We are committed to provide a variety of training for personal development to enhance your skills and career progression. We support work-life balance by providing flexible working opportunities which can be discussed in interview.

Prepare the clinical areas including preparation of instruments, materials and equipment required for all surgical, orthodontic or restorative procedures.

Work alongside with Consultants, Specialty Doctors and Dental Core Trainees with surgical procedure under local anaesthesia or general anaesthesia with related training and competencies completion.

Chair side assisting Orthodontist for all orthodontic treatment and provide oral health education to patients and patient’s relative.

To support Consultants and clinicians in outpatients clinics. Supporting patients for a smooth assessment by identifying special requirement or patient’s need prior to future treatment/ procedure.

Advise, triage and prioritise patients with special needs to ensure they receive appreciate care without delay in all areas.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff.

As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job

• Works as an effective team member with initiatives.
• Manages own workload, co-ordinating and prioritising patient’s care.
• Recognises self’s limitations and escalates for senior advice.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills in written, verbal and non-verbal with individuals/ multidisciplinary team about patient’s care and complex issues.
• Comply with GDC…