Job summary
An opportunity to join an established team, as a qualified Dental Nurse, providing support to and working alongside a multidisciplinary team to ensure the provision of a high standard of patient care. This is a great opening to develop and expand your skills as a Dental Nurse.
You should be able to demonstrate a compassionate and caring approach to patients, be well organized, well presented, practice excellent Infection prevention and Control, be flexible in your approach to work, be able to work effectively as part of a team, as well as using their own initiative.
Clinics you will assist in are Oral surgery, Minor operations and Skin procedures under local anaesthetic. Day surgery theatre lists. Orthodontics. Adult and paediatric Restorative dentistry.
You are welcome to arrange an informal visit to our department prior to application for this post.
Main duties of the job
Provide chairside support to a range of clinicians in all specialities.
o Within the clinic, responsible for day to day management of the surgeries.o Responsible for accurate patient record keeping.o Training and supporting new staff.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 4th August 2025
Interviews are due to be held on 18th August 2025
For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough based roles, all applicants from NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who have identified that they are at risk of redundancy will be prioritised over those not at risk. However, interviews cannot be guaranteed.
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 4th August 2025
Interviews are due to be held on 18th August 2025
For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough based roles, all applicants from NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who have identified that they are at risk of redundancy will be prioritised over those not at risk. However, interviews cannot be guaranteed.
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold one of the following certificates: NEBDN National certificate in Dental Nursing S/NVQ Level 3 in Oral Healthcare: Dental Nursing or Dental Hospital Certificate of proficiency in Dental Nursing. Or have the equivalent experience and eligible for the registration with the Dental Care Professionals register.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Certificates in:- oConscious Sedation. oOral Health Education. oRadiography. oOrthodontic Nursing oImplants
Experience
Essential
- Proven clinical practice in dental nursing skills and infection control practices
Desirable
- Experience of mentoring and teaching junior staff
- Experience of co-ordinating clinic in the absence of senior colleagues
- Proven clinical practice in Implantology, Oral health education and Oral Surgery
Knowledge
Essential
- Dental Nursing code of conduct and guidelines of professional practice.
- Good theoretical and practical knowledge of Dental Nursing within the clinical area. (Orthodontics and Maxillo Facial)
- Health and Safety awareness
- Quality issues and Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Awareness of risk management procedure
Skills
Essential
- Proven verbal and written communication skills
- Identify problems and recommend solutions
- Time management, ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload
- Motivated to work collaboratively as a member of a mulita disciplinary team
- Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives cultural and emotional needs
- Ability to achieve competency in the Trust's IT system
- Able to remain calm and work effectively in pressurised situations
- Maintain confidentiality at all times
Desirable
- Ability to induct and orientate new staff
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold one of the following certificates: NEBDN National certificate in Dental Nursing S/NVQ Level 3 in Oral Healthcare: Dental Nursing or Dental Hospital Certificate of proficiency in Dental Nursing. Or have the equivalent experience and eligible for the registration with the Dental Care Professionals register.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Certificates in:- oConscious Sedation. oOral Health Education. oRadiography. oOrthodontic Nursing oImplants
Experience
Essential
- Proven clinical practice in dental nursing skills and infection control practices
Desirable
- Experience of mentoring and teaching junior staff
- Experience of co-ordinating clinic in the absence of senior colleagues
- Proven clinical practice in Implantology, Oral health education and Oral Surgery
Knowledge
Essential
- Dental Nursing code of conduct and guidelines of professional practice.
- Good theoretical and practical knowledge of Dental Nursing within the clinical area. (Orthodontics and Maxillo Facial)
- Health and Safety awareness
- Quality issues and Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Awareness of risk management procedure
Skills
Essential
- Proven verbal and written communication skills
- Identify problems and recommend solutions
- Time management, ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload
- Motivated to work collaboratively as a member of a mulita disciplinary team
- Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives cultural and emotional needs
- Ability to achieve competency in the Trust's IT system
- Able to remain calm and work effectively in pressurised situations
- Maintain confidentiality at all times
Desirable
- Ability to induct and orientate new staff
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent
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.
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).
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.
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).