Date posted: 31 July 2026
Closing date: 14 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 4
Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Hours: 16 hours per week
Reference number: C9439-26-0007
Location: Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust, Hollyhurst Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 6HX

Job Summary
An opportunity has arisen for a qualified dental nurse to work in our busy Oral Surgery Outpatient Department part time 16 hours per week. The ideal person will be an enthusiastic hard working person. The successful candidate must hold a current GDC registration. The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills and a positive approach to patient centred care.

In this role, you'll work alongside a supportive team committed to clinical excellence and providing an outstanding patient experience. The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills and a positive approach to patient centred care.

Main Duties of the Job
As the qualified dental nurse, you will assist the clinician in all oral surgery procedures, providing support and advice to the patient in the oral surgery department. You will demonstrate compliance with the responsibilities and registration to practice with the General Dental Council

About Us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.

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For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.

Job Responsibilities
We are looking for a dedicated professional to join our dynamic Oral Surgery service.

You will work as part of a team providing a high level of clinical care within the Oral Surgery Service.

As well as working in Clinics you will be trained to work within a theatre setting assisting in local anaesthetic lists and working within the multi-disciplinary team in the head and neck oncology clinics.

Position is 16 hours over 3 afternoons. This may change to cover service needs.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing
• Minimum of 4 GCSE's
• Verifiable Professional Development hours.

Desirable

• Experience of assisting in oral surgery procedures.

Special Requirement
Essential

• Ability to organise own and the work of others whilst under pressure
• Currently working wihtin a dental practice or hospital setting

Desirable

• Hold a current post within a general dental practice or hospital environment

Statutory Registration
Essential

• GDC Registration of Dental Nurses
• Evidence of PDP and continuous education

Desirable

• Evidence of PDP and continuous education.

Specials Skills & Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge of all dental procedures.
• Assisting the dental officer in all clinical dental procedures.

Desirable

• Dealing effectively with medically compromised patients.

Experience
Essential

• Minimum 2 years chairside experience
• 2 years chairside experience post registration

Desirable

• Supervising of junior dental nurses.

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.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Contact Details
For questions about the job, contact:
Lead Dental Nurse
Abbey-Elizabeth Coates
Abbey.coates@nhs.net
01325743207

Supporting Links

• Library knowledge and learning centre services
• CDDFT
• Credit union
• Cycle to Work Link
• Pension Scheme