Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Registered Dental Nurse
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Registered Dental Nurse
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
We are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Registered Band 4 Dental Nurse
Salary: £28,392 - £31,157 per annum Hours per Week: Full-time, 37.5 Position Type: Temporary (12 months)
We are looking for a Registered Band 4 Dental Nurse to join our Maxillofacial Department part time, assisting our Consultants and clinicians across all specialties—including Oral Surgery, Maxillofacial, Restorative, and Orthodontics—on a rotational basis.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide and maintain high standards of care for all patients with physical disabilities and complex medical conditions, including cancer.
- Liaise and support the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) in a flexible and friendly manner.
- Provide patients with support and maintain high standards of patient assistance, including treatment and care, adhering to approved nursing procedures.
- Prepare the operating theatre, ensuring all instruments and equipment required by the Department are available and maintained professionally.
- Uphold Trust standards in infection control for instruments, including cleaning, reporting defects, and scheduling repairs/replacements.
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Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Dental Nurse with current General Dental Council (GDC) registration.
- Experience in all clinical aspects of dental nursing.
Desirable
- Work experience in Oral Surgery, advanced restorative dentistry, orthodontics, and other dental specialties.
- Hospital experience or previous handling of cancer patients (not essential).
- Post-qualification certificate in radiology, orthodontics, implantology, oral health education, or special care (desirable, but not mandatory).
Experience
Essential
- Working experience in a clinical dental setting, covering a variety of dental procedures and nursing roles.
Desirable
- Hospital experience or experience with cancer patient care.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Up-to-date Continuing Professional Development (CPD) portfolio and Professional Development (PD) plan.
- Patient understanding and a caring attitude.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Deep knowledge of infection control processes.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Adaptability to varying service delivery needs.
- Commitment to improving efficiency and reducing waste.
- Respect for all colleagues and team members.
- Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary environments and perform under pressure.
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Desirable
- Post-qualification certificates in radiology, orthodontics, oral health education, or special care.
Additional Note: Please list any additional post-graduate certificates or qualifications held.
Additional Information
Health & Wellbeing
The health and wellbeing of our staff are at the forefront of all we do. Benefits include:
- On-site Nursery
- Free Beach Hut for long summer days
- On-site Wellness Centre (gym and swimming pool)
- Access to support networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality, and Disability networks
- Annual awards ceremonies to recognise staff achievements
We embrace diversity, celebrate unique knowledge systems, and commit to inclusivity across all demographics:
- Education, opinions, culture, ethnicity
- Race, sex, gender identity and expression
- National origin, age, languages spoken
- Veteran status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation
- Beliefs
For more details, visit our People and Talent Strategy 2026.
Contract & Position Summary
- Weekly Hours: 37.5
- Salary Band: Band 4
- Staff Group: Additional Clinical Services
- Contract Type: Temporary
- Job Area: Nursing
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