Orthodontic Dental Nurse
The closing date is 19 April 2026
Job summary
Are you a Dental Nurse looking for an interesting role in orthodontics?
We have a great opportunity for a dental nurse to join our busy and friendly team. This position is available part time, 4 days per week; Days to be discussed during interview.
Please note, this position will be based at Dorset County Hospital but there may be a requirement to work at Bournemouth Hospital.
Main duties of the job
You will:
- Provide comprehensive support to the Clinical staff in all aspect of orthodontic treatment and dental surgery management
- Prepare clinical areas including instrument care and management, cross infection control, managing equipment and materials as required.
- Support the team in providing high quality patient focussed care
You have:
- Full GDC registration
- Hold a Certificate of Dental Nursing or equivalent NVQ
- Experience of dental nursing preferably in a hospital setting
We can offer you:
- An opportunity to learn more about orthodontic nursing
- A chance to work with a large multidisciplinary team including therapists, hygienists, technicians, oral health educators and orthodontic nurses.
About us
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.
Right to Work in the UK:This role is not availablefor Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations.
Details
Date posted
07 April 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year Pro Rata Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
405-26-PST183ORTH
Job locations
Dorset County Hospital
Williams Avenue
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
Employer details
Employer name
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Dorset County Hospital
Williams Avenue
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
Employer's website
https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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