Main area Paediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics & Oral & Maxillofacial surgery
Grade Band 4
Contract Permanent
Hours Part time—22.5 hours per week (Monday to Saturday)
Job ref 343-7883602-RB-SK-A
Site St Helier Hospital, Town Carshalton
Salary £33,262 - £36,027 Pro rata, per annum incl. HCAS
Salary period Yearly
Closing 09/06/2026 23:59
At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values.
Job overview
Are you an experienced and motivated Dental Nurse, with excellent communication skills and a passion for delivering exemplary dental health care to your patients?
If so, the busy Paediatric Dentistry, Orthodontic and Oral & Maxillofacial outpatient department, at St Helier Hospital, are looking for a part time Dental Nurse able to work 22.5 hours per week.
We are hoping to recruit an enthusiastic, adaptable, self‑motivated dental nurse with excellent personal, communication & clinical skills who works well in a team environment.
* Applicants must hold professional General Dental Council registration and a recognised dental nurse qualification.
* An Inhalation Sedation Certificate would also be desirable but not essential as the training will be supplied.
* Experience in a hospital setting would be advantageous but again, a full induction will be given.
If this sounds like an exciting opportunity to you, then we'd love to hear from you and/or receive your application.
Alternatively, visits to the department are welcome - just contact Mena or Ewelina on 0208 296 3357/3321 to discuss and arrange.
Main duties of the job
The duties of the role will include:
* Paediatric restorative Dentistry
* Orthodontics
* Paediatric General Anaesthetic lists
* Adult Oral/maxillofacial Surgery
The post holder will provide a high standard of care by:
* Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of patient care.
* Working closely with the department/ward manager, and multi-disciplinary team members, in monitoring and maintaining policies, standards of nursing care, staff and service development within the department/ward environment.
* Carry out all relevant forms of care under supervision and when proficient, demonstrate procedures of care; supervise junior qualified and/or unqualified staff including student nurses, all whilst maintaining a safe working environment.
Safeguarding and DBS Checks
We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. For roles with direct access to these groups, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. All staff are expected to understand and uphold their safeguarding responsibilities as part of their role.
Legal and Registration Requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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