Dental Nurse

We are seeking a motivated, adaptable, and patient-focused Band 4 Dental Nurse to join our hospital dental team in a full-time, permanent position., This exciting opportunity is for a "Float Dental Nurse", working flexibly across a wide range of dental specialties. You will play a vital role in supporting clinical teams wherever service demand is highest, ensuring high-quality patient care is consistently delivered.

Key Responsibilitieso Provide high-quality chairside support to clinicians across multiple dental specialtieso Work flexibly across departments including (but not limited to): Oral Surgery, Restorative Dentistry, Orthodontics, Paediatric Dentistry, and Special Care Dentistryo Maintain a high standard of infection prevention and control in accordance with TRUST POLICIESo Assist in the preparation and maintenance of clinical environments and equipmento Deliver excellent patient care, ensuring comfort, dignity, and safety at all timeso Support clinical teams in managing patient flow efficientlyo Maintain accurate clinical records in line with Trust standardso About YouWe are looking for someone who is:o A fully qualified and GDC-registered Dental Nurseo Experienced in a hospital or multi-specialty dental setting (desirable)o Flexible, adaptable, and able to work across different teams and environmentso A strong communicator with excellent organisational skillso Committed to delivering high
standards of patient careo Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

What We Offero NHS pension schemeo Generous annual leave entitlemento Opportunities for training and career developmento Supportive and inclusive working environmento Access to staff wellbeing initiatives

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.