Job summary
This is an opportunity to join established teams, providing support to and working alongside; qualified Dental Staff within both the Child Dental Health Department, on a fixed term maternity contract for 8 months from date of appointment.
The role of the Registered Dental Nurse in providing high standards of clinical care and support to post and undergraduate clinicians as well as various staff grades; under the guidance of the Senior Dental Nurse. The role involves the preparation and maintenance of the clinical areas including stocks of materials and equipment and collecting and inputting data into the patient administration system.
To provide close support for the care of patients in a clinical environmentThe preparation and maintenance of clinical areas ensuring that high standards of cross infection and cleanliness are maintainedTo ensure department stock levels and equipment are maintainedTo ensure patient confidentiality is upheldTo escort patients to and from waiting areasTo books appointments and update clinical activity dataPost training may be an advantage or may be required in specialist areas i.e. Implant, Surgical, Sedation and complex restorative procedures
Although based on a specific department within the Dental Hospital, the post holders will be required to work as necessary within any area of the Dental Hospital and other Dental Units within the Trust.
- Interview Date: 24th February 2026
- 30 Hours/Week
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
Dental nurse on a busy child dental health clinic, in a range of dental procedures, under local anaesthetic and inhalation sedation and General Anaesthetic.
Support the dentist during procedures, maintain and adhere to trust policies and procedures.
Have good communication skills, be punctual and have a range of admin skills.
About us
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospitalo Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)o Newcastle Dental Hospitalo Newcastle Fertility Centreo Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbriao Northern Genetics Serviceo Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide chair-side assistance (including patients being treated under General Anaesthetic) to all grades of dental staff and students working within the dental hospital.
- To prepare all instruments, equipment and materials required for treatment.
- To provide care and support for patients undergoing a variety of treatments.
- To provide pre and post operative instructions and advice, so maintaining a high standard of patient care at all times.
- To ensure patient confidentiality is always upheld.
- To provide administrative assistance with regard to liaising with patients and other external agencies.
- To provide clinical supervision and practical training to student dental nurses and other less experienced staff on a daily basis.
- To ensure that cross infection control, the cleanliness of the department, stock levels and equipment are well maintained.
You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide chair-side assistance (including patients being treated under General Anaesthetic) to all grades of dental staff and students working within the dental hospital.
- To prepare all instruments, equipment and materials required for treatment.
- To provide care and support for patients undergoing a variety of treatments.
- To provide pre and post operative instructions and advice, so maintaining a high standard of patient care at all times.
- To ensure patient confidentiality is always upheld.
- To provide administrative assistance with regard to liaising with patients and other external agencies.
- To provide clinical supervision and practical training to student dental nurses and other less experienced staff on a daily basis.
- To ensure that cross infection control, the cleanliness of the department, stock levels and equipment are well maintained.
You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy
Person Specification
Skill
Essential
- National Certificate in Dental Nursing or NVQ Level 3 in Oral Healthcare (or equivalent qualification) Portfolio must be completed and signed
- Registration with General Dental Council
- Ability to organise own workload
- Good communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- IT
- Specialist DN Skills (i.e. endo/implant, oral surgery and sedation)
- Post Certificate Qualifications e.g radiology, sedation or orthodontics
Knowledge
Essential
- Cross infection procedures
- Health & Safety issues
- CPD
Desirable
- Clinical Governance issues
- Maxillo-Facial experience
Person Specification
Skill
Essential
- National Certificate in Dental Nursing or NVQ Level 3 in Oral Healthcare (or equivalent qualification) Portfolio must be completed and signed
- Registration with General Dental Council
- Ability to organise own workload
- Good communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- IT
- Specialist DN Skills (i.e. endo/implant, oral surgery and sedation)
- Post Certificate Qualifications e.g radiology, sedation or orthodontics
Knowledge
Essential
- Cross infection procedures
- Health & Safety issues
- CPD
Desirable
- Clinical Governance issues
- Maxillo-Facial experience
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).
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