Dental Nurse

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for two committed,

compassionate, and adaptable Registered Dental Nurses to join our expanding

Community Dental Service. We are looking for motivated individuals with strong

clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills who are dedicated to

delivering highquality care across our busy clinics in South Tyneside,

Sunderland, and Gateshead.

As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will work

collaboratively with dentists, dental therapists, and administrative colleagues

to provide safe, effective, and patientcentred care. You will contribute to an

excellent experience for a diverse patient population, including individuals

with additional needs, dental anxiety, or complex medical conditions.

This is a varied and rewarding role that includes travel between

community clinic sites, hospitals, care homes, and patients homes, supporting

service delivery across the region.

Main duties of the job

As an

experienced member of the dental team, you will provide essential chairside

support and carry out a range of clinical and administrative duties to ensure

the smooth and efficient running of our dental clinics. The post holder will

support clinicians in delivering highquality treatment for both adults and

children, including patients who are medically compromised or have additional

needs such as learning disabilities or dental anxiety.

You

will contribute to a wide variety of clinical activities across our community

dental sites, providing assistance for routine and complex procedures. The role

also includes supporting general anaesthetic sessions in theatre, helping to

maintain the highest standards of safety and patient care.

You

may additionally be involved in screening programmes, epidemiology, and

research activities, while adhering to all relevant policies, procedures, and

infection prevention standards.

Although

you will be allocated a base location, flexibility is essential. You will work

across multiple clinics within South Tyneside, Sunderland, and Gateshead to

support service delivery. This is a MondaytoFriday role, requiring

adaptability and a commitment to providing excellent care across the

region.

This

post is subject to enhanced DBS disclosure.

About us

Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.

One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,

and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we

may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,

Part-time

Reference number

C9155-CMNM-1026-19

Job locations

Blaydon Primary Care Centre

Shibdon Road

Blaydon-on-Tyne

NE21 5NW

United Kingdom

Washington Primary Care Centre

Parkway

WASHINGTON

Tyne And Wear

NE38 7QZ

United Kingdom

Wrekenton Health Centre

Springwell Road

Wrekenton

GATESHEAD

Tyne And Wear

NE9 7AD

United Kingdom

Houghton Primary Care Centre

Brinkburn Crescent

Houghton Le Spring

DH4 5GU

United Kingdom

Monkwearmouth Health Centre

Dundas Street

SUNDERLAND

SR6 0AB

United Kingdom

South Tyneside District Hospital

Harton Lane

South Shields

Tyne and Wear

NE34 0PL

United Kingdom

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

SUNDERLAND

SR4 7TP

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

To work flexibly within a dental team providing high quality care to a wide spectrum of

patients across SOTW, which includes the provision of dental general anaesthesia,

sedation services, domiciliary services and routine dental care.

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

To work flexibly within a dental team providing high quality care to a wide spectrum of

patients across SOTW, which includes the provision of dental general anaesthesia,

sedation services, domiciliary services and routine dental care.

Person Specification

Physical Skills

Essential

• Car driver and valid driving license
• Ability to use electronic resources to input, save and provide data and information.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of dental procedures
• Good working knowledge of cross infection procedures
• Evidence of good communication & interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of dental computer systems
• Flexible approach to day to day working
• Reliable and punctual

Desirable

• Knowledge of special needs conditions and experience of assisting with challenging behaviours, children, medically compromised and phobic adults.
• ILS/PILS training.
• Knowledge of Sensei

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience working as part of a dental team, e.g. General Practice, Hospital, CDS experiencing chair side duties
• Experience of working with children, elderly, medically compromised patients and patients with learning disabilities

Desirable

• Dental Nursing Experience:
• Relative Analgesia
• Intravenous Sedation
• General Anaesthetic

Qualifications

Essential

• Dental Nurse qualification that enables registration with the General Dental Council i.e. NVQ Level 3, Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing or Dental Nursing National
• Certificate in Dental Nursing / Gained entry onto GDC register via grand-parenting (pre 2008)
• Registration with the General Dental Council.

Desirable

• Post qualification in Special Care dentistry, Conscious sedation, Radiography (Post holder will be required to gain post qualification in order to meet service needs within 3 years)

Person Specification

Physical Skills

Essential

• Car driver and valid driving license
• Ability to use electronic resources to input, save and provide data and information.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of dental procedures
• Good working knowledge of cross infection procedures
• Evidence of good communication & interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of dental computer systems
• Flexible approach to day to day working
• Reliable and punctual

Desirable

• Knowledge of special needs conditions and experience of assisting with challenging behaviours, children, medically compromised and phobic adults.
• ILS/PILS training.
• Knowledge of Sensei

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience working as part of a dental team, e.g. General Practice, Hospital, CDS experiencing chair side duties
• Experience of working with children, elderly, medically compromised patients and patients with learning disabilities

Desirable

• Dental Nursing Experience:
• Relative Analgesia
• Intravenous Sedation
• General Anaesthetic

Qualifications

Essential

• Dental Nurse qualification that enables registration with the General Dental Council i.e. NVQ Level 3, Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing or Dental Nursing National
• Certificate in Dental Nursing / Gained entry onto GDC register via grand-parenting (pre 2008)
• Registration with the General Dental Council.

Desirable

• Post qualification in Special Care dentistry, Conscious sedation, Radiography (Post holder will be required to gain post qualification in order to meet service needs within 3 years)

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blaydon Primary Care Centre

Shibdon Road

Blaydon-on-Tyne

NE21 5NW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blaydon Primary Care Centre

Shibdon Road

Blaydon-on-Tyne

NE21 5NW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

To work flexibly within a dental team providing high quality care to a wide spectrum of

patients across SOTW, which includes the provision of dental general anaesthesia,

sedation services, domiciliary services and routine dental care.

Physical Skills

Essential

• Car driver and valid driving license
• Ability to use electronic resources to input, save and provide data and information.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of dental procedures
• Good working knowledge of cross infection procedures
• Evidence of good communication & interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of dental computer systems
• Flexible approach to day to day working
• Reliable and punctual

Desirable

• Knowledge of special needs conditions and experience of assisting with challenging behaviours, children, medically compromised and phobic adults.
• ILS/PILS training.
• Knowledge of Sensei

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience working as part of a dental team, e.g. General Practice, Hospital, CDS experiencing chair side duties
• Experience of working with children, elderly, medically compromised patients and patients with learning disabilities

Desirable

• Dental Nursing Experience:
• Relative Analgesia
• Intravenous Sedation
• General Anaesthetic

Qualifications

Essential

• Dental Nurse qualification that enables registration with the General Dental Council i.e. NVQ Level 3, Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing or Dental Nursing National
• Certificate in Dental Nursing / Gained entry onto GDC register via grand-parenting (pre 2008)
• Registration with the General Dental Council.

Desirable

• Post qualification in Special Care dentistry, Conscious sedation, Radiography (Post holder will be required to gain post qualification in order to meet service needs within 3 years)