Dental Nurse

Haringey GP Federation; Luton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Luton is seeking a dedicated Dental Nurse to join their team. The ideal candidate will deliver high-quality care to patients, act as a chaperone in clinics, and manage surgeries effectively. Responsibilities include maintaining stock control and ensuring cross-infection protocols. Applicants should be registered with the GDC, possess strong interpersonal skills, and demonstrate the ability to work under pressure. Join this dynamic team committed to patient wellbeing and professional development.

Benefits

Continuous professional development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Registered with GDC and trained as a dental nurse.
• Good standard of general education, particularly in Maths and English.
• Evidence of continued professional development in dentistry.

Responsibilities

• Act as a chaperone in clinics, supporting the consultant or clinician.
• Manage daily running of surgeries and stock control.
• Maintain good communication at all times with patients and staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

IT skills

Ability to work under pressure

Organizational skills

Education

Registered Dental Nurse (Registered with GDC)

GCSE Maths/English

Diploma Level Education

Job description

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Dental Nurse

The closing date is 28 December 2025

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when a sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering the first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, friendly, highly motivated person to join our ever evolving OMFS team. The role involves providing a high standard of quality care to a wide variety of patients, some with complex needs. The department is a well‑established, consultant‑led service that delivers acute medical, orthodontic, restorative and surgical treatments.

Main duties of the job

The Dental Nurse will act as a chaperone in clinics, supporting the consultant or clinician. You will be expected to use your nursing skills across all areas mentioned above, learn new skills and techniques, and progress your practice over time.

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics‑Led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high‑performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high‑quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities will include daily running of surgeries, stock control and cross‑infection control. Demonstrate knowledge and awareness of dealing with hazards and dangerous substances. Help and mentor individuals when needed and work together as a team. Maintain good communication at all times—written, verbal and non‑verbal.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Dental Nurse (Registered with GDC)
• A good standard of general education (GCSE Maths/English)
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Diploma Level Education

Experience

• Ability to converse positively with all levels of staff and patients (well‑developed interpersonal skills)
• Good IT skills
• Experience in a surgical setting
• Experience in OMF and Orthodontic treatment
• Experience in outpatient settings

Knowledge

• Demonstrates an awareness of organisational and clinical issues
• Working within the GDC's standards and scope of practice for dental nurses
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
• Ability and experience to organise own workload and work on own initiative

Personal Skills

• Open, reflective, warm
• Enthusiastic and self‑aware
• Team focused
• Reliable, adaptable and dependable

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.