Overview
Staffordshire Community Dental Service
Registered Dental Nurse – Full Time
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week (occasional out-of-hours sessions and travel to other sites). Post includes alternate Saturday mornings 09:00–12:45 and alternate Friday afternoons – non-working.
Band 4 • Location: Dental Dept, Ryecroft Health Centre, Newcastle, Staffordshire ST5 2BQ.
Application information: Online Applications Only. For further information, please contact Rachel Moore.
Training opportunities available. Qualification in Dental Nursing is essential; Certificate in Dental Sedation Nursing is desirable but not essential.
We are part of Team MPFT and are committed to delivering high-quality care within the community dental service.
Responsibilities
* The Dental Nurse role provides full clinical support for the Community Dental Service and manages daily operational procedures in designated clinics.
* Work alongside the Dental Surgeon as part of a dedicated team and may travel between centres to support multiple dental surgeons.
* Evening, weekend and bank holiday work is required to support the out-of-hours emergency dental service.
Requirements
Essential
* Qualification in Dental Nursing
* GDC Registration
* Evidence of continual professional development
* Understanding of the dental needs of the population of Staffordshire
* Experience of working in the General Dental Service (GDS)
* Experience with a wide range of patient groups and as part of a team
* Experience of organising and maintaining dental surgerys/surgeries
* Good infection control and decontamination procedures
* Competent clinical skills across a wide range of procedures
Desirable
* Dental Sedation Nursing Qualification
* Dental Radiography Nursing Qualification
* IT Skills
Benefits
* Career development and progression
* Excellent NHS Pension scheme
* Flexible working options
* Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days)
* Health and wellbeing support and resources
* Travel time between patients paid for community teams
* Lease car (eligible after more than 500 business miles per annum) with full insurance and maintenance
* Salary sacrifice car or bikes options
* Free car parking at all trust sites
* Free annual flu vaccinations
* Citizens Advice support with hardship fund up to £250 (where criteria is met)
Details
Date posted: 15 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change, Band 4, Salary £27,485 to £30,162 per annum
Contract: Permanent • Working pattern: Full-time
Reference: 301-LBG-25-7459704
Job locations: Dental Ryecroft Clinic, Newcastle, ST5 2BQ
Job Description and Person Specification
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