Specialised Dental Nurse

Company: University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
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Location: Stoke on Trent
Job Description:

At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.

Important information for applicants: To ensure clarity of accountability, scope of practice and professional responsibilities, the Trust does not normally appoint individuals holding active NMC or HCPC registration into Band 2 Clinical/AHP Support Worker, Band 3 Senior Clinical/AHP Support Worker or Band 4 AHP Support Worker/Technician roles. Registered nurses and Allied Health Professionals interested in joining UHNM are encouraged to explore our registered professional opportunities, which are advertised regularly across the Trust.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 4 dental nurse to further their dental career joining a friendly, highly skilled team in a multi disciplinary setting. The successful applicant will nurse in all disciplines within the department, Oral Maxillofacial, Orthodontics & Restorative. To be flexible to work across both Trust sites where necessary. Applicant should be highly motivated with a passion for personal and team development. The delivery of a high standard of patient care and team work in line with our trust values will be expected.

  • Pre and post clinic set up – cleaning/instrument & equipment preparation/paperwork
  • Support clinic manager and team with daily running of the department
  • Liaise with other departments/laboratory/GDP/GP
  • Report all issues to Clinic Manager/Matron
  • Provision of high standard of pre and post op care
  • Provision of high standard of nursing skills
  • Manage complex medical and physical conditions of patients
  • Professional development, and Trust training maintained
  • Support and promote health education to patients
  • Precise and timely records of patient care
  • Excellent communication with patients and staff
  • Safeguarding Children and Adults
  • Awareness and observe Trust policies
  • Attend training

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we’re highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Anita Curley / Kirsty Phillips Job title: Clinic Manager Email address: anita.curley@uhnm.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01782674804

Contactable hours Mon – Fri 08.30 -16.45

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Posted: August 23rd, 2026