Dental Nurse - Maxillofacial Department

Dental Nurse - Maxillofacial Department

The closing date is 03 February 2026

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Registered Dental Nurse to join our small, friendly team in the Maxillo-Facial and Orthodontic Department at Harrogate District Hospital.

We are looking for someone who is ready for a new challenge, enjoys the satisfaction of providing excellent patient care and works well in a team. The successful candidate will work across the department in all areas, including Max Fax, Oral Surgery local anaesthetic lists and Orthodontics.

The 16 hours per week will be worked over two days in our outpatient department. All relevant training will be provided.

To provide assistance and support in a broad range of procedures within our Maxillo-Facial and Orthodontic clinics, keeping the patient at the centre of all we do.

This includes supporting our Max Fax clinics, assisting in our local anaesthetic surgical lists (both dento-alveolar and surgical treatment of head and neck skin cancers) and providing chair-side assistance in our Orthodontic clinics. It is expected that high standards of patient care and infection prevention and control measures are maintained.

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

• An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
• Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions please contact Cheryl Otterburn-Smith on c or

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent training
• Registered with The GDC.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD
• Experience of practice development and the change process.
• Post Qualification in Oral Health
• Recent Oral Surgery and Orthodontic experience
• Working knowledge of NICE guidelines and impact oon services

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.

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum pro rata