Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Dental Nurse to join our Team in the Head and Neck Outpatients department at Queens Hospital Burton to cover Maternity leave.
We are looking for a flexible and motivated Dental Nurse to join our busy Maxillofacial and Orthodontic Team. This will be based at the Queens Hospital Burton, but due to varying clinical activity this may be cross site.
This post is available to Dental Nurses who are registered with the General Dental Council. Orthodontic experience is highly desirable but not essential as training will be given.
This post will allow you to gain experience which will help with any future permanent positions that become available.
You must be able to demonstrate the ability in delivering a high quality of care and be able to work as part of a team. The ability to prioritise your workload and liaise confidentially with staff from all disciplines is essential.
Main duties of the job
You will be working with the departments Multi disciplinary team & working along side orthodontic Consultants, Registrars and Orthodontic therapists during consultations and treatments. You will also assist in minor operations and clinic sessions including Maxillofacial, Oncology, Restorative, Cleft lip and palate and orthognathic and ENT clinics.
If you are considering applying for an internal secondment, please ensure you have discussed this with your line manager and obtained their support prior to submitting your application.
Closing date of applications: 2 March 2026
Interview date: 16 March 2026
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
* Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
* On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
* Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
* We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
* We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
* An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
* Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
* Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
* We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
* We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
* UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Details
Date posted
16 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year pro rata pa
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
320-SURG-1322
Job locations
Queens Hospital Burton
Belvedere Road
Burton Upon Trent
DE13 0RB
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please be aware that there is no guarantee that you will be released from your substantive post, so you should seek approval before applying as you are applying for a Secondment.
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipImpacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers
Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please be aware that there is no guarantee that you will be released from your substantive post, so you should seek approval before applying as you are applying for a Secondment.
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipImpacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers
Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below)
Person Specification
Education, Training and Qualifications CPD Requirements
Essential
* Registered Dental Nurse with the General Dental Council
* Demonstrable experience in a post registration role
Desirable
* Experience in Orthodontic Nursing
* Dental Health Qualification /Experience
* Demonstate working well with members of the MDT
* Can demonstrates flexibility in a changing environment
* Oral Surgery Experience
* Post Qualification in Dental Radiography
Communication
Essential
* Good written Skills
* Evidence of Good Communication Skills
Experience
Essential
* Worked Within an Outpatients Unit
Person Specification
Education, Training and Qualifications CPD Requirements
Essential
* Registered Dental Nurse with the General Dental Council
* Demonstrable experience in a post registration role
Desirable
* Experience in Orthodontic Nursing
* Dental Health Qualification /Experience
* Demonstate working well with members of the MDT
* Can demonstrates flexibility in a changing environment
* Oral Surgery Experience
* Post Qualification in Dental Radiography
Communication
Essential
* Good written Skills
* Evidence of Good Communication Skills
Experience
Essential
* Worked Within an Outpatients Unit
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
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queens Hospital Burton
Belvedere Road
Burton Upon Trent
DE13 0RB
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Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queens Hospital Burton
Belvedere Road
Burton Upon Trent
DE13 0RB
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