Dental Nurse
- Salary
- £32.1K–£39KGBP per year
- Moves you to
- United Kingdom
- Support
- Visa sponsorship
- Posted
- Sep 30, 2026
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We are looking for a registered dental nurse with an additional post qualification in OH/IV.
You will be required to use your post qualification to benefit the needs our service users.
As a band 5 registered dental nurse for HCT you will be responsible for supporting the dental team to ensure the service user's needs are met through high quality dental care. As a specialist service for patients with additional needs you will offer a patient centered approach.
*Proposed interview date: 23rd October 2026*
HCT will prioritise recruitment of workers living in England under the new immigration rules for care workers effective from 9 April 2025. Employers must first prove that they have attempted to recruit a worker from within England who needs new sponsorship. This ensures that those who came to the UK to pursue a career in adult social care can do so.
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to maintain high standards of clinical work while assisting both the dentist during routine clinical appointments and nurse led clinics , we offer a high level of care for our cohort group.
You will be expected to manage and run nurse led clinics using your post qualification in OH/IV to support and maintain the needs of our patients.
Thank you for choosing to work for the Special Care Dental service within HCT, you will find it a great place to work with many benefits offered.
We provide all the support and finance to maintain your mandatory training and CPD.
We have a vacancy for 2 band 5 roles at our Hemel Hempstead and Cheshunt clinics.
About Us
You've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.
Details
Date posted
30 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year
per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
812-26-B5DN-LL-01-D
Job locations
The Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead and Cheshunt Community Hospital
The Marlowes or King Arthur court
Hemel Hempstead and Cheshunt
HP1 1LD
United Kingdom
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Alongside All Routine Dental Nursing Duties, You Will:
Carry out nurse led clinics using your post qualification in Oral health or assisting during IV clinics. As a band 5 nurse you will be required to see a minimum number of patients within the nurse led clinic to maintain your band 5 status.
You will be expected to assist the dental surgeon in the provision of a complete range of NHS dental care to include treatment under inhalation sedation, general anaesthesia or IV sedation where appropriate.
Accurately record treatment using the R4 dental electronic system, including charting from the dentists instructions at the time of treatment.
You will be required to participate in the annual individual performance review process.
You will be required to carry out other appropriate duties commensurate with the post. e.g school visits, home visits and Epidemiology.
Your base will be specified but you will be expected to work at any of the Special Care Dental Service sites throughout Hertfordshire to cover staff sickness/Annual Leave/Study leave when required.
There may be the need for you to sit or stand in restricted positions and be able to respond to unexpected changes of treatment plan. This may involve the movement of bulky heavy equipment e.g. hoists.
There will be occasional direct exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances such as during the treatment of very sick children or patients with challenging behaviour
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
We welcome diversity in out workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages
The use of AI is monitored and if you have used it then you are required to declare this, as well as what type of AI tools you have used and for what purpose. We reserve the right to further test your individual knowledge and skills in relation to the requirements for the post through robust and thorough interview and assessment.
Alongside All Routine Dental Nursing Duties, You Will:
Carry out nurse led clinics using your post qualification in Oral health or assisting during IV clinics. As a band 5 nurse you will be required to see a minimum number of patients within the nurse led clinic to maintain your band 5 status.
You will be expected to assist the dental surgeon in the provision of a complete range of NHS dental care to include treatment under inhalation sedation, general anaesthesia or IV sedation where appropriate.
Accurately record treatment using the R4 dental electronic system, including charting from the dentists instructions at the time of treatment.
You will be required to participate in the annual individual performance review process.
You will be required to carry out other appropriate duties commensurate with the post. e.g school visits, home visits and Epidemiology.
Your base will be specified but you will be expected to work at any of the Special Care Dental Service sites throughout Hertfordshire to cover staff sickness/Annual Leave/Study leave when required.
There may be the need for you to sit or stand in restricted positions and be able to respond to unexpected changes of treatment plan. This may involve the movement of bulky heavy equipment e.g. hoists.
There will be occasional direct exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances such as during the treatment of very sick children or patients with challenging behaviour
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
We welcome diversity in out workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages
The use of AI is monitored and if you have used it then you are required to declare this, as well as what type of AI tools you have used and for what purpose. We reserve the right to further test your individual knowledge and skills in relation to the requirements for the post through robust and thorough interview and assessment.
Person Specification
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Essential
Qualifications and Training
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
Essential
Skills and Abilities
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Essential
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).
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 (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
Address
The Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead and Cheshunt Community Hospital
The Marlowes or King Arthur court
Hemel Hempstead and Cheshunt
HP1 1LD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hct.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
Address
The Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead and Cheshunt Community Hospital
The Marlowes or King Arthur court
Hemel Hempstead and Cheshunt
HP1 1LD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hct.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
You will be expected to maintain high standards of clinical work while assisting both the dentist during routine clinical appointments and nurse led clinics , we offer a high level of care for our cohort group.
You will be expected to manage and run nurse led clinics using your post qualification in OH/IV to support and maintain the needs of our patients.
Thank you for choosing to work for the Special Care Dental service within HCT, you will find it a great place to work with many benefits offered.
We provide all the support and finance to maintain your mandatory training and CPD.
We have a vacancy for 2 band 5 roles at our Hemel Hempstead and Cheshunt clinics.
Essential
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).
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 (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
Address
The Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead and Cheshunt Community Hospital
The Marlowes or King Arthur court
Hemel Hempstead and Cheshunt
HP1 1LD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hct.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
Address
The Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead and Cheshunt Community Hospital
The Marlowes or King Arthur court
Hemel Hempstead and Cheshunt
HP1 1LD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hct.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
You will be required to use your post qualification to benefit the needs our service users.
As a band 5 registered dental nurse for HCT you will be responsible for supporting the dental team to ensure the service user's needs are met through high quality dental care. As a specialist service for patients with additional needs you will offer a patient centered approach.
*Proposed interview date: 23rd October 2026*
HCT will prioritise recruitment of workers living in England under the new immigration rules for care workers effective from 9 April 2025. Employers must first prove that they have attempted to recruit a worker from within England who needs new sponsorship. This ensures that those who came to the UK to pursue a career in adult social care can do so.
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to maintain high standards of clinical work while assisting both the dentist during routine clinical appointments and nurse led clinics , we offer a high level of care for our cohort group.
You will be expected to manage and run nurse led clinics using your post qualification in OH/IV to support and maintain the needs of our patients.
Thank you for choosing to work for the Special Care Dental service within HCT, you will find it a great place to work with many benefits offered.
We provide all the support and finance to maintain your mandatory training and CPD.
We have a vacancy for 2 band 5 roles at our Hemel Hempstead and Cheshunt clinics.
About Us
- Our Nurse Lead Clinic Nurses have been shortlisted for theHSJ Patient Safety Awards 2026, which recognise the critical work being undertaken to address the complexities of delivering safe care during times of significant change and ongoing pressure.
- A clear and structured nursing career pathway, supporting professional development and progression.
- Band 5 nurses have the opportunity to undertake Nurse-Led Clinic (NLC) appointments with autonomy, supported by the wider clinical team.
- A range of training and professional development opportunities, alongside all mandatory training requirements.
- Access to wellbeing and pastoral support to support staff both professionally and personally.
- Opportunities to work alongside specialist clinicians and consultants within the service, developing knowledge and clinical experience.
- Opportunities to contribute to innovative outreach oral care projects, supporting the delivery of high-quality care within the wider community.
You've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.
Details
Date posted
30 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year
per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
812-26-B5DN-LL-01-D
Job locations
The Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead and Cheshunt Community Hospital
The Marlowes or King Arthur court
Hemel Hempstead and Cheshunt
HP1 1LD
United Kingdom
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Alongside All Routine Dental Nursing Duties, You Will:
Carry out nurse led clinics using your post qualification in Oral health or assisting during IV clinics. As a band 5 nurse you will be required to see a minimum number of patients within the nurse led clinic to maintain your band 5 status.
You will be expected to assist the dental surgeon in the provision of a complete range of NHS dental care to include treatment under inhalation sedation, general anaesthesia or IV sedation where appropriate.
Accurately record treatment using the R4 dental electronic system, including charting from the dentists instructions at the time of treatment.
You will be required to participate in the annual individual performance review process.
You will be required to carry out other appropriate duties commensurate with the post. e.g school visits, home visits and Epidemiology.
Your base will be specified but you will be expected to work at any of the Special Care Dental Service sites throughout Hertfordshire to cover staff sickness/Annual Leave/Study leave when required.
There may be the need for you to sit or stand in restricted positions and be able to respond to unexpected changes of treatment plan. This may involve the movement of bulky heavy equipment e.g. hoists.
There will be occasional direct exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances such as during the treatment of very sick children or patients with challenging behaviour
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
We welcome diversity in out workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages
The use of AI is monitored and if you have used it then you are required to declare this, as well as what type of AI tools you have used and for what purpose. We reserve the right to further test your individual knowledge and skills in relation to the requirements for the post through robust and thorough interview and assessment.
Alongside All Routine Dental Nursing Duties, You Will:
Carry out nurse led clinics using your post qualification in Oral health or assisting during IV clinics. As a band 5 nurse you will be required to see a minimum number of patients within the nurse led clinic to maintain your band 5 status.
You will be expected to assist the dental surgeon in the provision of a complete range of NHS dental care to include treatment under inhalation sedation, general anaesthesia or IV sedation where appropriate.
Accurately record treatment using the R4 dental electronic system, including charting from the dentists instructions at the time of treatment.
You will be required to participate in the annual individual performance review process.
You will be required to carry out other appropriate duties commensurate with the post. e.g school visits, home visits and Epidemiology.
Your base will be specified but you will be expected to work at any of the Special Care Dental Service sites throughout Hertfordshire to cover staff sickness/Annual Leave/Study leave when required.
There may be the need for you to sit or stand in restricted positions and be able to respond to unexpected changes of treatment plan. This may involve the movement of bulky heavy equipment e.g. hoists.
There will be occasional direct exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances such as during the treatment of very sick children or patients with challenging behaviour
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
We welcome diversity in out workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages
The use of AI is monitored and if you have used it then you are required to declare this, as well as what type of AI tools you have used and for what purpose. We reserve the right to further test your individual knowledge and skills in relation to the requirements for the post through robust and thorough interview and assessment.
Person Specification
##
Essential
Qualifications and Training
- Dental Nursing Qualification - National Certificate or NVQ Level 3
- Post qualification in Oral Health/Radiography held for a min of 2 years
- Registration with General Dental Council.
- Full UK driving licence
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence based experience gained from post qualification
- Evidence based knowledge of IT systems, accessing e-mails, data entry.
- Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality and ethical guidelines
- Experience working with adults and children with a range of additional needs.
Essential
Skills and Abilities
- Good communication skills, including being able to communicate with patients who may have barriers to understanding.
- Examples of ability to work as part of a team.
- Evidence of working on own initiative.
- Proven organisational skills.
- Examples of Ability to deal with patients who are extremely nervous and/or phobic.
- Evidence of a patient log to evidence direct patient facing aspect of their role.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
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Essential
- Good communication skills, including being able to communicate with patients who may have barriers to understanding.
- Examples of ability to work as part of a team.
- Evidence of working on own initiative.
- Proven organisational skills.
- Examples of Ability to deal with patients who are extremely nervous and/or phobic.
- Evidence of a patient log to evidence direct patient facing aspect of their role.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
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).
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 (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
Address
The Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead and Cheshunt Community Hospital
The Marlowes or King Arthur court
Hemel Hempstead and Cheshunt
HP1 1LD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hct.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
Address
The Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead and Cheshunt Community Hospital
The Marlowes or King Arthur court
Hemel Hempstead and Cheshunt
HP1 1LD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hct.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
You will be expected to maintain high standards of clinical work while assisting both the dentist during routine clinical appointments and nurse led clinics , we offer a high level of care for our cohort group.
You will be expected to manage and run nurse led clinics using your post qualification in OH/IV to support and maintain the needs of our patients.
Thank you for choosing to work for the Special Care Dental service within HCT, you will find it a great place to work with many benefits offered.
We provide all the support and finance to maintain your mandatory training and CPD.
We have a vacancy for 2 band 5 roles at our Hemel Hempstead and Cheshunt clinics.
Essential
- Good communication skills, including being able to communicate with patients who may have barriers to understanding.
- Examples of ability to work as part of a team.
- Evidence of working on own initiative.
- Proven organisational skills.
- Examples of Ability to deal with patients who are extremely nervous and/or phobic.
- Evidence of a patient log to evidence direct patient facing aspect of their role.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
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).
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 (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
Address
The Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead and Cheshunt Community Hospital
The Marlowes or King Arthur court
Hemel Hempstead and Cheshunt
HP1 1LD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hct.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
Address
The Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead and Cheshunt Community Hospital
The Marlowes or King Arthur court
Hemel Hempstead and Cheshunt
HP1 1LD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hct.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)