Dental Nurse
Job in
Letchworth, Hertfordshire, SG6, England, UK
Listed on 2026-01-29
Listing for:
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-29
Job specializations:
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Dental / Dentistry
Dentistry / General Dentist, Dental Assistant, Healthcare Consultant
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Overview
We have 1 job opportunity for a Band 4 qualified Dental Nurse to work across HCT sites. As a registered dental nurse you will support the dental team to ensure high quality dental care and offer a patient‑centred approach for patients with additional needs.
Locations- Hemel Hempstead
- Watford
- Cheshunt
- Letchworth
- Assist the dental surgeon in providing NHS dental care, including inhalation sedation, general anaesthesia or IV sedation where appropriate.
- Accurately record treatment using the R4 dental electronic system, charting from the dentist’s instructions at the time of treatment.
- Participate in the annual individual performance review process.
- Carry out duties commensurate with the post, e.g. school visits, home visits and epidemiology.
- Work at any Special Care Dental Service sites throughout Hertfordshire to cover staff sickness/annual leave/study leave etc when required.
- Manage varying lengths of time in restricted positions and respond to unexpected changes of treatment plan; movement of bulky heavy equipment (e.g. hoists) may be required.
- Be aware of occasional direct exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances during the treatment of very sick children or patients with challenging behaviour.
Band 4 Dental Nurse with experience in Special Care Dental Service. Post‑qualification progression in oral health is encouraged; support for completion of the OH certificate and nurse‑led clinics is available.
BenefitsMandatory training and CPD are funded. The role offers many benefits and a supportive working environment.
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