Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Community Dental Nurse
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Community Dental Nurse
Band 4 Dental Nurse – Community Dental Services
St Leonard’s Hospital, Inner North East London
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Band 4 Dental Nurse to provide high-quality care across Hackney, Tower Hamlets, and Newham within NHS Community Dental Services.
About the Role
You will join a vibrant team delivering a diverse range of dental services in clinical and community settings, including:
- Sedation Dentistry
- Special Care Dentistry
- Paediatric Dentistry
- Domiciliary care (home-based visits)
- Bariatric dentistry
- Mobile dental services (homeless units, medium secure facilities)
This peripatetic role requires you to be based primarily at an agreed clinic but capable of traveling across multiple dental sites in the Inner North East London (INEL) region.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver chairside assistance in complex clinical environments, including sedation and special care dentistry
- Provide high-quality customer service to patients and visitors
- Conduct domiciliary visits (including homeless shelters and mobile units)
- Organise dental kits and materials for community-based visits
- Undertake reception duties and support the broader dental team
- Ensure standardised practices across all sites, including compliance with:
- CQC regulations
- Dental Practice Inspections
- Health & Safety risk assessments
- SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)
- Demonstrate leadership, independence and adaptability under pressure
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Qualifications & Commitment
- Essential qualification: As specified in the person specification (support available for eligible candidates)
- Willingness to further training and certification where necessary
- Strong committment to patient care and maintaining high standards in clinical excellence
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What We Offer
- A values-driven environment— 등 it is considered "Outstanding" by the CQC.
- Flexible working arrangements—tailored to accommodate your needs while supporting service delivery.
- ** Career progression** opportunities through the KCHFT pathway system.
- A diverse and inclusive workplace—we actively promote equality, equity, and belonging at all levels.
- Support for flexible working—whether career dedication or personal commitments.
Applications & Further Details
For informal enquiries or site visits, please contact: Name: Nargis Patel Post: Practice Manager Email: nargis.patel@nhs.net
Full job description and person specification available upon request.
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