Orthodontic Dental Nurse
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Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Orthodontic Dental Nurse
The closing date is 12 November 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, 3 days per week; Days to be discussed during interview.
Please note, this position will be based at Royal Bournemouth Hospital but there may be a requirement to work at Dorset County Hospital.
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.
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 AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate's individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.
All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.
Details
Date posted
30 October 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-ACS339ORTHODN-A
Job locations
Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Castle Lane East
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at [email protected] if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at [email protected] if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working either in Practice / Community / Hospital
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Hold a Certificate of Dental Nursing or equivalent NVQ
- Full Registration with GDC
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work in a team
- Good organisational ability
- Good communication skills
- Good understanding of cross infection control within the surgery
- Knowledge of confidentiality in the work place
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working either in Practice / Community / Hospital
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Hold a Certificate of Dental Nursing or equivalent NVQ
- Full Registration with GDC
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work in a team
- Good organisational ability
- Good communication skills
- Good understanding of cross infection control within the surgery
- Knowledge of confidentiality in the work place
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
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Castle Lane East
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Castle Lane East
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Senior Dental Surgery Assistant
Tracey Blackford
01305255175
Details
Date posted
30 October 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-ACS339ORTHODN-A
Job locations
Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Castle Lane East
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
United Kingdom
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