Details
Date posted: 04 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 4
Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 223-RDN-629
Job locations: The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital, Mytton oak Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 8XQ, United Kingdom

Job summary
Dental Nurse

We are looking for forward-thinking, motivated Registered Dental Nurses to join The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust.

You will work as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, supporting a range of specialists including:

• Orthodontic Consultants
• Maxillofacial Consultants
• Restorative Consultant
• Dental Core Trainees (DCTs)
• Orthodontic Therapists
• Hygienists

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within a varied and supportive clinical environment.

About You
The successful candidates must:

• Hold a recognised Dental Nursing qualification
• Be registered with the General Dental Council (GDC)
• Have experience working in a dental setting
• Demonstrate strong teamwork and communication skills

Main duties of the job
Be committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care by working collaboratively with colleagues to meet the needs of patients and their families. Contribute positively to team working, promote open communication, and build effective relationships with patients, carers, and the multidisciplinary team.

Have experience handling sensitive patient information with professionalism and empathy, supporting patients and families during difficult situations while ensuring concerns are identified, communicated, and acted upon promptly. I take responsibility for adhering to policies and procedures that support safe and effective clinical practice.

Possess strong verbal, written, and electronic communication skills, maintain accurate and timely patient records, and consistently uphold patient confidentiality, Data Protection Act requirements, and Caldicott Principles.

About us
Our Poppy's Promise Commitment

We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team -- clinical or non-clinical -- plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values -- ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.

Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Certificate in Dental Nursing
• Registered with the General Dental Council
• Educated to GCSE in English and Maths (or equivalent)

Experience and knowledge
Essential

• Experience of working in a dental setting

Desirable

• Experience of fixed appliance therapy
• Experience in Oral Surgery procedures
• Experience in Dental radiography
• Knowledge of maxillofacial procedures
• Knowledge of orthodontic procedures

Additional information
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.

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

Employer details
Employer name: The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address: The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital, Mytton oak Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 8XQ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Department Manager
Kerry Tomlinson
kerry.tomlinson2@nhs.net
01743261000

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.