Job summaryWe 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.
Main duties of the jobKey Responsibilities- 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
About YouWe are looking for someone who is:
- 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
What We Offer- NHS pension scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Opportunities for training and career development
- Supportive and inclusive working environment
- Access to staff wellbeing initiatives
About usUniversity 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 and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job responsibilitiesFor the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.Working for Us
You will be joining a dynamic and supportive dental team committed to delivering excellent care to a diverse patient population. As a Float Dental Nurse, you will gain valuable exposure across a wide range of specialties, developing your skills and broadening your experience within a hospital setting.
We do not accept applications from previous candidates who have applied within the last 6 months.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff. To find out more, visit:
Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person SpecificationKnowledge and QualificationsEssential- NEBDN and/or an appropriate professional qualification or equivalent
- General Dental Council registration
Desirable- Post Qualification Certificate
ExperienceEssential- Experience of working in a clinical setting
Desirable- Experience of working in the specialty
Skills and AbilitiesEssential- Maintain accurate patient's files/X-rays transfer data to database display an appreciation for the importance of this.
- Ability to work under own initiative without direct supervision.
- Ability to work as part of a team with a professional approach towards work and colleagues.
Desirable- IT skills - Maintain personal Record and general information data entry, text processing.
Personal and People DevelopmentEssential- Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with GDC registration, maintains updated Personal development plan, as per GDC requirements.
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and InclusionEssential- Understand the Equality Act 2010, duties, roles, and responsibilities for UCLH, staff.
- Treat everyone who comes into contact with us with dignity, respect, and compassion.
- Place a high value on diversity and fairness.
- Understand the UCLH values, vision, and objectives
Specific RequirementsEssential- Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by: oKnowledge relating to legislation in: oThe disposal of clinical and other hazardous waste oRadiography oHealth and Safety Decontamination oMedical devices.
- Knowledge of laws and regulations affecting your work. This includes, but is not limited to, those relating to: o data protection
Desirable- Flexible approach to working hours.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
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.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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
