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Registered Dental Nurse with OH/IV Post Qualification
We are looking for a registered dental nurse with an additional post qualification in OH/IV.
You will be required to use your post qualification to benefit the needs of our service users.
About the Role
As a band 5 registered dental nurse for HCT you will be responsible for supporting the dental team to ensure the service user's needs are met through high quality dental care. As a specialist service for patients with additional needs you will offer a patient-centered approach.
Proposed interview date: 23rd October 2026
Main Duties of the Job
You will be expected to maintain high standards of clinical work while assisting both the dentist during routine clinical appointments and nurse-led clinics. We offer a high level of care for our cohort group.
You will be expected to manage and run nurse-led clinics using your post qualification in OH/IV to support and maintain the needs of our patients.
Thank you for choosing to work for the Special Care Dental service within HCT. You will find it a great place to work with many benefits offered.
We provide all the support and finance to maintain your mandatory training and CPD.
We have a vacancy for 2 band 5 roles at our Hemel Hempstead and Cheshunt clinics.
About Us
- Our Nurse Lead Clinic Nurses have been shortlisted for the HSJ Patient Safety Awards 2026, which recognise the critical work being undertaken to address the complexities of delivering safe care during times of significant change and ongoing pressure.
- A clear and structured nursing career pathway, supporting professional development and progression.
- Band 5 nurses have the opportunity to undertake Nurse-Led Clinic (NLC) appointments with autonomy, supported by the wider clinical team.
- A range of training and professional development opportunities, alongside all mandatory training requirements.
- Access to wellbeing and pastoral support to support staff both professionally and personally.
- Opportunities to work alongside specialist clinicians and consultants within the service, developing knowledge and clinical experience.
- Opportunities to contribute to innovative outreach oral care projects, supporting the delivery of high-quality care within the wider community.
We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now
You've made a great decision to apply to join HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.
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Job Details
- Date posted: 30 September 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
- Band: Band 5
- Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum pro rata
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 812-26-B5DN-LL-01-D
- Job locations: The Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead and Cheshunt Community Hospital, The Marlowes or King Arthur Court, Hemel Hempstead and Cheshunt, HP1 1LD, United Kingdom
Job Description
Job Responsibilities
Alongside all routine dental nursing duties, you will:
- Carry out nurse-led clinics using your post qualification in Oral Health or assisting during IV clinics. As a band 5 nurse, you will be required to see a minimum number of patients within the nurse-led clinic to maintain your band 5 status.
- Assist the dental surgeon in the provision of a complete range of NHS dental care to include treatment under inhalation sedation, general anaesthesia, or IV sedation where appropriate.
- Accurately record treatment using the R4 dental electronic system, including charting from the dentist's instructions at the time of treatment.
- Participate in the annual individual performance review process.
- Carry out other appropriate duties commensurate with the post, e.g., school visits, home visits, and Epidemiology.
- Work at any of the Special Care Dental Service sites throughout Hertfordshire to cover staff sickness/Annual Leave/Study leave when required.
- Sit or stand in restricted positions and be able to respond to unexpected changes of treatment plan. This may involve the movement of bulky heavy equipment, e.g., hoists.
- Occasionally be exposed to distressing or emotional circumstances such as during the treatment of very sick children or patients with challenging behaviour.
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages.
The use of AI is monitored, and if you have used it, you are required to declare this, as well as what type of AI tools you have used and for what purpose. We reserve the right to further test your individual knowledge and skills in relation to the requirements for the post through robust and thorough interview and assessment.
Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications and Training
- Dental Nursing Qualification - National Certificate or NVQ Level 3
- Post qualification in Oral Health/Radiography held for a minimum of 2 years
- Registration with General Dental Council
- Full UK driving licence
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Experience and Knowledge
- Essential: Evidence-based experience gained from post qualification, evidence-based knowledge of IT systems, accessing emails, data entry, and knowledge and understanding of confidentiality and ethical guidelines.
- Desirable: Experience working with adults and children with a range of additional needs.
Skills and Abilities
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Good communication skills, including being able to communicate with patients who may have barriers to understanding.
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Examples of ability to work as part of a team.
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Evidence of working on one's own initiative.
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Proven organizational skills.
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Examples of ability to deal with patients who are extremely nervous and/or phobic.
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Evidence of a patient log to evidence the direct patient-facing aspect of their role.
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Desirable: Effective interpersonal skills.
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer Details
- Employer name: Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
- Address: The Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead and Cheshunt Community Hospital, The Marlowes or King Arthur Court, Hemel Hempstead and Cheshunt, HP1 1LD, United Kingdom
- Employer's website: https://www.hct.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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