Job summary
You'll support patients through their dental care, helping them feel informed, reassured and well cared for. Working alongside dental practitioners, you'll play an important part in delivering safe treatment and a positive patient experience. What you'll do:- Assist dental practitioners during treatments and prepare instruments, materials and equipment
- Support patients before and after treatment, including advice on oral hygiene
- Clean and sterilise instruments and maintain high standards of infection prevention
- Manage appointments, patient records and other day-to-day administration
- Communicate clearly and sensitively with patients, carers, colleagues and other services
Main duties of the job
What we're looking for:- A relevant British Association of Dental Nurses qualification or Level 3 dental nursing qualification
- Registration on the Dental Nurse National Register
- Knowledge of dental procedures, administration and dental software
- Previous experience of working in a dental surgery
- Clear communication skills and a calm, patient and understanding approach
Details
- Date posted: 29 October 2026
- Closing date: 12 November 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 3
- Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year pa/pr
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: 810-8382990
- Job locations: City Health Dental, 71-75 Jameson Street, Hull, HU1 3JF, United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant BADNEB qualification or NVQ level 3
- Must be registered on the Dental Nurse National Register
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of dental procedures gained through training and experience
- Knowledge of routine administration procedures, reception duties and cash handling procedures
- Knowledge of dental software system
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a dental surgery
Desirable
- Experience of dealing with clients who have physical and/or learning disabilities
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 (opens in a new window).
About us
At CHCP, we're passionate about peopleand we know that you are too, that's why we're here isn't it? We recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.
Work with us and you'll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders and their thoughts and opinions are always heard; at CHCP you have a real voice.
Compassion is at the heart of our business; we're a team of nearly 2,500 colleagues who work together to deliver first-class healthcareto thousands of people living in Hull, the East Riding, Knowsley and St Helens. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that's why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we'll support you to thrive.
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Employer details
- Employer name: City Health Care Partnership CIC
- Address: City Health Dental, 71-75 Jameson Street, Hull, HU1 3JF, United Kingdom
- Employer's website: https://www.chcpcic.org.uk/