Registered Dental Nurse Link Grade Band 4-5
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust · Registered Nurse · viaNHS Jobs
£28392.00 to £39043.00
- Closing date
- 17 Nov 2026
- Posted
- Today
- Specialism
- Registered Nurse
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Reference
- nhs-5705171
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Job summary
*This role requires the applicant to be registered with the General Dental Council*
Our Dental Nurses work collaboratively with Dentists, Surgeons, Dental Therapists and Registered General Nurses to achieve a high standard of care and the best possible experience for our diverse group of patients.
If you would like to be part of our expanding and dynamic dental nursing team then this is your opportunity.
Main duties of the job
To be successful in joining our team, you should be flexible, well organized, with a professional friendly manner and demonstrate excellent communication skills. You should be able to use your own judgement to resolve issues, and have a tactful, sensitive approach to dealing with occasionally difficult situations. You should be able to work well under pressure with a flexible approach to work and a willingness to suggest ideas for improvements. In return we will encourage your professional development by ensuring you gain experience in all aspects of our service, whilst enhancing your skills and knowledge through a personal development plan.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk.
The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel.
Details
Date posted
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £39,043 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
321-NOTSS-8296290-B4
Job locations
John Radcliffe Hospital
Headley Way
Oxford
OX39DU
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Overall purpose of post
- To assist Medical and Dental professionals within the specialty. This will include Maxillofacial Surgeons, Orthodontists, Restorative and Cleft Specialists.
- Promoting and coordinating the delivery of evidenced based care to these groups of patients.
- Be accountable for the wellbeing of a patient during treatment.
- Assist the Principal Dental nurses and Department Sister in the day to day management of the department.
- Work together with the entire multi disciplinary team in developing a culture that meets the needs of the patients effectively and efficiently.
- Communicate effectively with other healthcare providers and Primary Care teams.
- Develop and perform additional nursing roles that are necessary to the needs of the OMFS outpatient group following appropriate education and training.
- Work at all times within the General Dental Council Scope of Practice (2025).
A stimulating and rewarding opportunity has arisen for a Registered Dental Nurse to join our friendly and enthusiastic outpatient team.
We are an acute hospital outpatient department treating adults and children with a wide range of oral and maxillofacial conditions, including orthognathic surgery, maxillofacial injuries, mouth cancer, disorders of the Temporo-Mandibular Joint, salivary gland disease and many others.
We are keen to support the successful applicant with development opportunities into specialist areas of dentistry.
As an employee for Oxford University Hospitals indemnity cover will be provided.
Job responsibilities
Overall purpose of post
- To assist Medical and Dental professionals within the specialty. This will include Maxillofacial Surgeons, Orthodontists, Restorative and Cleft Specialists.
- Promoting and coordinating the delivery of evidenced based care to these groups of patients.
- Be accountable for the wellbeing of a patient during treatment.
- Assist the Principal Dental nurses and Department Sister in the day to day management of the department.
- Work together with the entire multi disciplinary team in developing a culture that meets the needs of the patients effectively and efficiently.
- Communicate effectively with other healthcare providers and Primary Care teams.
- Develop and perform additional nursing roles that are necessary to the needs of the OMFS outpatient group following appropriate education and training.
- Work at all times within the General Dental Council Scope of Practice (2025).
A stimulating and rewarding opportunity has arisen for a Registered Dental Nurse to join our friendly and enthusiastic outpatient team.
We are an acute hospital outpatient department treating adults and children with a wide range of oral and maxillofacial conditions, including orthognathic surgery, maxillofacial injuries, mouth cancer, disorders of the Temporo-Mandibular Joint, salivary gland disease and many others.
We are keen to support the successful applicant with development opportunities into specialist areas of dentistry.
As an employee for Oxford University Hospitals indemnity cover will be provided.
What you need to do now
Applications are handled by Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust on their own site — BOQQS does not collect CVs or hold your application. This listing closes on 17 Nov 2026.
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