Job summary
We have 2 job opportunities for band 4 qualified dental nurses to work across our HCT sites.
As a registered dental nurse for HCT you will be responsible for supporting the dental team to ensure the service user's needs are met through high quality dental care. As a specialist service for patients with additional needs you will offer a patient centered approach.
We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust visionWe welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and agesYou've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.
*Proposed interview date: 20-Nov-2025*
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to maintain high standards of clinical work whilst carrying out dental nurse duties and to offer a high level of care for our cohort group.
Thank you for choosing to work for the Special Care Dental service within HCT, you will find it a great place to work with many benefits offered.
We provide all the support and finance to maintain your mandatory training and CPD.
We have 2 vacancies for Band 4 roles , our clinics are based at
Hemel Hempstead
Watford
Cheshunt
Letchworth
About us
A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff
We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities
Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision
We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages
We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now
You've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Alongside all routine dental nursing duties you will;
Assist the dental surgeon in the provision of a complete range of NHS dental care, to include treatment under inhalation sedation, general anaesthesia or IV sedation where appropriate.
Accurately record treatment using the R4 dental electronic system, including charting from the dentists instructions at the time of treatment.
You will be required to participate in the annual individual performance review process.
You will be required to carry out other appropriate duties commensurate with the post, eg: school visits, home visits and epidemiology.
Your base will be specified but you will be expected to work at any of the Special Care Dental Service sites throughout Hertfordshire to cover staff sickness/Annual Leave/Study leave etc when required.
There may be the need for you to sit or stand for varying lengths of time in restricted positions and be able to respond to unexpected changes of treatment plan. This may involve the movement of bulky heavy equipment e.g. hoists.
There will be occasional direct exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances such as during the treatment of very sick children or patients with challenging behaviour
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
We encourage post qualifciation progression especially in Oral health.
We aim to support band 4 nurses to complete the OH certficate to be part of the OH team and carry out nurse led clinics
Job description
Job responsibilities
Alongside all routine dental nursing duties you will;
Assist the dental surgeon in the provision of a complete range of NHS dental care, to include treatment under inhalation sedation, general anaesthesia or IV sedation where appropriate.
Accurately record treatment using the R4 dental electronic system, including charting from the dentists instructions at the time of treatment.
You will be required to participate in the annual individual performance review process.
You will be required to carry out other appropriate duties commensurate with the post, eg: school visits, home visits and epidemiology.
Your base will be specified but you will be expected to work at any of the Special Care Dental Service sites throughout Hertfordshire to cover staff sickness/Annual Leave/Study leave etc when required.
There may be the need for you to sit or stand for varying lengths of time in restricted positions and be able to respond to unexpected changes of treatment plan. This may involve the movement of bulky heavy equipment e.g. hoists.
There will be occasional direct exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances such as during the treatment of very sick children or patients with challenging behaviour
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
We encourage post qualifciation progression especially in Oral health.
We aim to support band 4 nurses to complete the OH certficate to be part of the OH team and carry out nurse led clinics
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registration with General Dental Council
- Dental Nursing Qualifiacation- national Certificate or NVQ level 3
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Proven Knowledge of IT systems, accessing e-mails,and data entry.
- Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality and ethical guidelines
- Up to date knowledge of current professional issues, policies and procedures.
Desirable
- Experience working with adults and children with a range of additional needs
- Knowledge of Dental software
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills, including being able to communicate with patients who may have barriers to understanding.
- Evidence to show working as part of a team.
- Evidence to show ability to work on own initiative.
- Proven organisational skills.
- Ability to deal with patients who are extremely nervous and/or phobic.
Other
Essential
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registration with General Dental Council
- Dental Nursing Qualifiacation- national Certificate or NVQ level 3
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Proven Knowledge of IT systems, accessing e-mails,and data entry.
- Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality and ethical guidelines
- Up to date knowledge of current professional issues, policies and procedures.
Desirable
- Experience working with adults and children with a range of additional needs
- Knowledge of Dental software
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills, including being able to communicate with patients who may have barriers to understanding.
- Evidence to show working as part of a team.
- Evidence to show ability to work on own initiative.
- Proven organisational skills.
- Ability to deal with patients who are extremely nervous and/or phobic.
Other
Essential
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
Address
Special Care Dental Service Letchworth/plus other sites
Nevells Road
Letchworth
SG6 4TS
Employer's website
https://www.hct.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
