Job summary
We are currently recruiting a Senior Dental Nurse fixed term for 10 months to cover maternity leave. The successful candidate will work in our Dental Hospital in our undergraduate department in Whitechapel, providing nursing support to our undergraduate students. This is an ideal career opportunity for anyone who is looking for a new challenge and be part of our internationally renowned teaching hospital in east London.
Hours of work will be 9am to 5.30pm with an hour for lunch. The post will be a split of 80/20 clinical and admin
Our new clinic is part of The Royal London Dental Hospital at Barts Health and is a leading specialist hospital for first-class dental and oral health care & provides clinical excellence in all aspects of dentistry. Barts Health currently has four sites: Whitechapel, Leytonstone, Stratford & Isle of Dogs. A new site will be opening in Hackney later in the year.
We are looking for well-motivated conscientious Dental Nurses who would enjoy the challenge of working alongside a wide range of professionals and multidisciplinary teams.
Candidates must have a good level of experience working as a band 4 Qualified Dental Nurse. Registration with the GDC is mandatory.
Previous experience of working within a Dental Hospital or similar setting, is desirable.
A Post Dental Qualification or keen interest to undergo training, would be an advantage.
Main duties of the job
o To support and assist the Dental Nurse Manager in the day-to-day delivery of high-quality service provision within the department including deputising for the Dental Nurse Manager in their absence.
o Ensure the department is run efficiently and effectively and that all departmental needs are met.
o To provide high quality chairside support to all clinicians and ensure that the standard of all dental nursing care is of the highest order and in line with Trust Policies and Procedures.
o Support the Dental Nurse Manager in ensuring that both Qualified Dental Nurses and Student Dental Nurses undertake structured departmental practical training and Continuing Professional Development in line with current training curriculums and legislation.
o Provide direct line management to band 4 nurses including, sickness management, annual leave, appraisal, performance management and day to day management of their welfare.
o Carry out witness training and support trainees with their Record of Experience.
o Develop an in-depth knowledge of the department specialism.
o Champion service improvement for your clinical area.
o Responsibility for designated areas of clinical operations and other areas of activity as required.
o Provide support to the dental nurse managers in the recruitment process.
o Conduct infection control audits for your clinical area and act on findings.
o Carry out and upload hand hygiene audits.
o Act as first line contact for patients' complaints as necessary.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Details
Date posted
12 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£37,259 to £45,356 a year per annum inc
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
10 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
259-7712288RLH
Job locations
Royal London Hospital
London
E1 1FR
Employer details
Employer name
Barts Health NHS Trust
Address
Royal London Hospital
London
E1 1FR
Employer's website
https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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