Dental Nurse

Role summary

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The Dental Nurse supports dentists and the wider clinical team in delivering safe, effective patient care. Typical responsibilities include preparing surgeries, welcoming and reassuring patients, assisting during dental procedures, maintaining accurate clinical records, cleaning and sterilising instruments, ordering supplies, and following infection-control and safeguarding procedures. Applicants should hold, or be working towards, an approved dental nursing qualification and registration with the General Dental Council, where required. Good communication, teamwork, organisation, confidentiality, and a calm, compassionate approach are essential. The successful candidate is expected to work professionally, maintain high clinical standards, support anxious or vulnerable patients, and comply with NHS policies, health and safety requirements, and continuing professional development expectations.

About the employer

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS provider delivering mental health, learning disability, community, and specialist healthcare services across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. The Trust supports people of all ages through hospitals, community clinics, dental and specialist services, and care delivered in patients’ homes. Its workforce includes clinical, administrative, technical, and support professionals working in partnership with patients, families, local authorities, and other healthcare organisations. As an NHS Foundation Trust, it is committed to safe, inclusive, patient-centred care and to improving health outcomes across the region. Employees generally benefit from NHS pay structures, pension arrangements, annual leave, training, and opportunities for career development. The organisation promotes equality, respect, safeguarding, teamwork, and continuous improvement across its services.

Working in United Kingdom

The United Kingdom offers extensive opportunities in healthcare, technology, engineering, education, finance, hospitality, and skilled trades, with the NHS among its largest employers. Life varies from busy cities such as London, Manchester, and Birmingham to quieter coastal and rural communities. The culture is diverse and generally values punctuality, privacy, fairness, and professional communication. Public transport is widely available, although a car may be useful in rural areas or on the Isle of Wight. Living costs are highest in London and the southeast; Hampshire is relatively well connected but can be expensive. Most overseas workers need a visa, commonly the Skilled Worker visa, and must meet sponsorship, salary, English-language, and professional-registration requirements. Dental nurses may need recognised qualifications and General Dental Council registration. Relocation involves arranging accommodation, healthcare access, banking, tax registration, and travel insurance. The UK has four nations, each with distinct local traditions and landscapes.