Job summary
Expected Shortlisting
Date
09/02/2026
Planned Interview
Date
17/02/2026
An
exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team at the Leeds Dental
Institute and Outreach sites as a Qualified Dental Nurse.
As
a Qualified Dental Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering high
standards of safe and effective care, monitoring and maintaining care to
ensure it consistently meets Trust standards. You will work as a highly
valued member of the dental team, and we are looking for enthusiastic,
professional, and motivated team players who can also work independently.
We
strongly encourage further professional development, with opportunities for
continuing professional development linked to your personal development plan.
Applicants
must hold a Certificate in Dental Nursing and be registered with the General
Dental Council as a dental nurse. A post qualification certificate or
additional competencies are desirable.
The
post is fulltime 37.5 hours or part-time/job share would be considered.
Working
hours - Monday-Friday - 8.30am - 5pm.
Main duties of the job
The
post involves supporting and providing chair side assistance to the
multidisciplinary dental team, including dental undergraduate and
postgraduate students in busy clinical areas within various departments of
the Leeds Dental Institute and dental outreach sites.
You
will be responsible for ensuring the correct equipment and instruments are
available for surgery sessions, complete administrative tasks for patients
and daily running of surgeries.
You
must have commitment to putting patients' needs first within a friendly,
supportive, efficient, clean and safe environment, providing a high standard
of care whilst always ensuring patients are treated with the utmost respect.
You
will support the education and induction of apprentice dental nurses, dental
undergraduate and post graduate students.
For
further information, please see the attached trust job description and person
specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
About us
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK and
employs more than 20,000 staff across seven hospitals on six sites.
Leeds
Dental Institute is a teaching hospital hosting over 80,000 patient episodes
per year and providing training and education for all members of the Dental
Team.
In
2018 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated our service as 'Outstanding'.
Interested
individuals can look forward to the challenges that a position working as a
Dental Nurse in one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK will bring.
Rewards
and benefits
Generous
annual leave entitlement with 27 days plus Bank Holidays for staff who are
new to the NHS
NHS
Pension Scheme
Development
opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
Friendly,
supportive and caring colleagues
Support
for Parents and Carers
Staff
resources and benefits including employee assistance programme, discount gym
membership.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role:
Qualified Dental Nurse Grade: Band 4
Reports
to: Senior Dental Nurse
JOB
PURPOSE/SUMMARY
Prepare
for and assist (closely support) clinicians, dental students and postgraduate
students with care, treatment and management of patients with general and
complex dental treatment.
Manage
the preparation of the clinical areas ensuring a high standard of cleanliness
within the department and working to the hospital Infection Control Policy.
Communicate
with members of the multi-disciplinary team to facilitate continuity of care
and promote effective team working.
Assist
with the teaching and supervision of learners and other staff.
Respect
the dignity and confidentiality of patients.
Maintain
a high standard of work and professionalism.
Take
responsibility for own personal development and complete all mandatory
training required for the role.
All
staff are responsible for working with their colleagues to maintain and
improve the quality of services provided to our patients and other service
users. This includes complying at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals
NHS Trust Policies.
For
more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please
refer to the attached Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role:
Qualified Dental Nurse Grade: Band 4
Reports
to: Senior Dental Nurse
JOB
PURPOSE/SUMMARY
Prepare
for and assist (closely support) clinicians, dental students and postgraduate
students with care, treatment and management of patients with general and
complex dental treatment.
Manage
the preparation of the clinical areas ensuring a high standard of cleanliness
within the department and working to the hospital Infection Control Policy.
Communicate
with members of the multi-disciplinary team to facilitate continuity of care
and promote effective team working.
Assist
with the teaching and supervision of learners and other staff.
Respect
the dignity and confidentiality of patients.
Maintain
a high standard of work and professionalism.
Take
responsibility for own personal development and complete all mandatory
training required for the role.
All
staff are responsible for working with their colleagues to maintain and
improve the quality of services provided to our patients and other service
users. This includes complying at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals
NHS Trust Policies.
For
more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please
refer to the attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised certificate in Dental Nursing.
- Dental Nurse registration with the General Dental Council.
- Maths and English GCSE A-C or 4-9.
Desirable
- Post-qualification certificate or additional competencies desirable e.g. Radiography, Oral Health, Sedation.
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and patient advocacy skills.
- Professional approach and ability to deliver high-quality care.
- Computer skills.
- Good attendance in previous positions.
Desirable
- Flexible and adaptable approach to work, with a willingness to learn.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Awareness of infection prevention and control, decontamination, information governance, and health & safety procedures..
Experience
Essential
- Experience in chairside assisting and knowledge of dental materials and equipment.
- Experience working in general, community or personal dental services.
- Ability to work four-handed/close support.
Desirable
- Experience in a dental specialty (e.g., Implants, Sedation, Orthodontics, Oral Health).
- Evidence of CPD and ongoing professional development.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised certificate in Dental Nursing.
- Dental Nurse registration with the General Dental Council.
- Maths and English GCSE A-C or 4-9.
Desirable
- Post-qualification certificate or additional competencies desirable e.g. Radiography, Oral Health, Sedation.
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and patient advocacy skills.
- Professional approach and ability to deliver high-quality care.
- Computer skills.
- Good attendance in previous positions.
Desirable
- Flexible and adaptable approach to work, with a willingness to learn.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Awareness of infection prevention and control, decontamination, information governance, and health & safety procedures..
Experience
Essential
- Experience in chairside assisting and knowledge of dental materials and equipment.
- Experience working in general, community or personal dental services.
- Ability to work four-handed/close support.
Desirable
- Experience in a dental specialty (e.g., Implants, Sedation, Orthodontics, Oral Health).
- Evidence of CPD and ongoing professional development.
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.
