Position Overview
Have you got the skills and experience to work in one of London’s leading teaching hospitals? The Dental directorate at Guy’s and St Thomas’ are seeking qualified Dental Nurses to work across various dental departments on both hospital sites. We have a number of permanent full‑time, part‑time and fixed‑term contracts. If you have initiative, are committed to developing your career in dental nursing, eager to take up a challenge, like the variety of different specialties and would enjoy working in a hospital environment, then please apply.
Closing date: 24/02/2026 (This advert closes on Tuesday 24 Feb 2026).
About the Institute
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK’s best known hospitals – Guy’s, St Thomas’, Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield – as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark. The Dental Institute consists of:
* The Dental Hospital of Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust
* The Dental Hospital of King’s NHS Foundation Trust
* King’s College London Dental Institute
Responsibilities
* The post holder (Dental Staff Nurse) will work as a member of the dental department and will be expected to undertake a wide range of dental nursing duties on both sites and across all specialties, moving departments when required.
* The post holder will also take part in assisting with the teaching of undergraduate/postgraduate dental students and dental nursing apprentices.
* To communicate and co‑ordinate effectively with appropriate clinicians, staff, professional bodies and external agencies.
* Liaise with Dental, Pathology and Haematology laboratories regarding work/reports for patients.
* Communicate with other healthcare groups and work in collaboration with them regarding the patient’s continuing care.
* Provide oral health advice to all patients on a one‑to‑one basis, taking into consideration possible communication barriers with regard to culture, lingual, ethnic or special needs.
* Recognise and implement the use of appropriate communication aids for patients and carers.
* Participate in relevant oral health promotions.
* Provide via telecommunication systems advice and reassurance regarding patients with emergency dental problems.
* Provide clinical teaching where appropriate for undergraduates and Professions Complimentary to Dentistry.
* Assist in the supervision and training of student Dental Nurses by explanation, demonstration and passing of information.
* Professional / Clinical responsibilities
o Have individual responsibility for the preparation and organisation of a dental unit where clinical procedures will be undertaken. Ensure the unit is prepared and ready at the start of all clinical sessions.
o Monitor the patient’s physical signs prior, during and post treatment.
o Achieve and maintain high standards of cleanliness and infection control in line with current codes of practice.
o Provide assistance and support throughout the patient’s treatment, anticipating the clinician’s needs and any possible complications, including assistance in the management of medical and dental emergencies. Act upon dentists’ clinical requests whilst providing chair‑side assistance.
o Be responsible for the security of equipment and materials in clinical areas.
o Provide clinical support and advice to the dental team, i.e. dentist, postgraduate and undergraduate students and Professionals Complimentary to Dentistry as required before, during and post treatment of the patient.
o Identify each patient’s medical and dental nursing needs before, during and post treatment.
o Advise, triage and prioritise dental emergency patients to ensure they receive the most appropriate care.
o Work independently and have responsibility for own actions when delivering dental nursing care.
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