Main area MaxilloFacial / Dental Dept. Grade Band 4 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (12 months mat cover) Hours Part time - 22.5 hours per week (22.5 hrs per week/ 3 days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday (8:30am-5pm)) Job ref 396-7895583-PB-TA
Employer Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Kingston Hospital NHSFT Town Kingston Salary £33,262 - £36,027 pa incl hcas pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 09/06/2026 23:59
Band 4
Home, community, hospital
KingstonandRichmond NHS Foundation Trust offers a range offantasticopportunities to grow your career across both hospital and community settings in south London. Whether you're looking to build new skills or take your experience to the next level,weare uniquely placed toprovide therightenvironment to support your professional development.With colleagues working in people’s homes, in community clinics, and in our two hospitals, we have an outstanding breadth of knowledge and experience to draw from.
Our commitment to exceptional care is reflected in being the firsttrustof our kindin London to achieve an ‘Outstanding’ rating from the CQC for bothoverallquality andleadership.We exist to provide the best possible care for our patients and we do that by giving our colleagues what they need to be their best at work. We have won numerous awards from the HSJ and Nursing Times for the way we support our colleagues across all our services.
We are proud to be recognised for our outstanding cancer care, children's services, pioneering surgical teams, and exceptional rehabilitation services. Our maternity services have been rated the "Best in London" by women surveyed by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), with parents travelling to Kingston to take advantage of our considerable experience and expertise.
Our Trustvalues
These words are important reminders, but it’s our behaviours that tell people who we are. We expect all colleagues to bring our values to life in their work.
* Compassionate: We provide care with kindness, understanding, and empathy for all.
* Inclusive: We embrace diversity and respect the unique contributions of every individual.
* Collaborative: We foster teamwork across all levels, working together and with our partners to deliver the best outcomes.
* Inspiring: We are committed to continuous improvement and excellence in patient care, staff development, and innovation.
Job overview
Registered Dental Nurse - Band 4
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the department for a Band 4 Dental Nurse to join the Oral Maxillo Facial Surgery and Orthodontics team based in the dedicated Princess Alexandra Dental Wing.
This is a 12-month fixed term, part-time position supporting the Oral Services at Kingston and Richmond Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
This interesting and varied role involves a range of clinical and administrative duties.
Our service provides specialist multidisciplinary dentistry to a full range of patients including those who are medically compromised and those with learning and/or physical disabilities.
We are looking for a flexible, motivated, and enthusiastic qualified dental nurse to provide a high-quality service to patients. The successful candidates will be well presented, demonstrate good communication skills and a ‘can do’ attitude. Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills are also essential.
Working for our organisation
Developmentand staff wellbeing
Your growthand personal happinessmattersto us.After all, we can’t expect the best from you if we don’t invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing.From the moment you join us, we’re committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.
To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.
We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly ‘shoutouts’ and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.
Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.
Person specification
Qualifications
* GDC Statutory Registered Dental Nurse
* Further post registration education/ training
Experience
* Significant years of relevant clinical experience
* Previous experience working within a hospital Maxillofacial Unit
* Experience using electronic patient records, e.g. CRS
Skills
* Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
* Demonstrate ability to work within role boundaries and escalate appropriately
Knowledge
* Knowledge of current programmes of care and the NHS Constitution.
* Knowledge of your professional code of conduct and guidance issued by your professional body and that you adhere to these
Your recruitment team
The NHS South West London Recruitment Hub is your dedicated recruitment team, here to support you at every stage of the process. If you have a query, please contact us:
E: krft.askrecruitment@nhs.net
Your application
Please ensure your supporting statement clearly reflects the job description and person specification, as shortlisting will be based on these criteria.
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Use of Artificial Intelligence
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References
Please provide a minimum of 3 years’ employment and/or education history, including professional email addresses (not personal accounts such as Hotmail or Gmail). If you cannot provide these, please inform the interview panel to avoid delays in pre-employment checks.
Closing date
To help us manage recruitment efficiently, some vacancies may close early once we have received a sufficient number of applications.
Shortlisting
If you are successfully shortlisted, you will be contacted by email or SMS from the South West London Recruitment Hub. Please check your registered TRAC email regularly.
Application feedback
If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.
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.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Name Jelena Sevelkova Job title Oral Services Clinical Team Leader Email address jelena.sevelkova@nhs.net Telephone number 0208 934 6701 Additional information
Malgorzata Czeryna - Oral Services Clinical Team Leader
malgorzata.czeryna@nhs.net 0208 934 2819
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