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Qualified Dental Nurse
Role summary
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The Qualified Dental Nurse supports dentists and the wider dental team during examinations, treatments and minor procedures. Requirements typically include a recognised dental nursing qualification, registration with the General Dental Council, up-to-date safeguarding and infection-control knowledge, and relevant clinical experience. The successful candidate is expected to prepare surgeries, sterilise instruments, maintain accurate patient records, provide reassurance and health education, follow NHS policies, and work safely within confidentiality and professional standards. Good communication, organisation, teamwork and compassion are essential, along with the ability to remain calm in a busy hospital environment and support patients from diverse backgrounds.
Can I work in the UK?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: NHS nurses, doctors and allied health get a Health and Care Worker visa (about 3 weeks, no health surcharge); care workers lost this route on 22 July 2025.
Before you apply: Nurses, doctors and most allied health staff must be registered or licensed locally before they start: expect checks on your degree and licence, often an English test, and often an exam or an assessment. Ask the employer who handles it and how long it takes. Most pharma and device office jobs do not need it.
Watch for: Pay follows the NHS pay bands and is usually at least GBP 25,000. Nurses and allied health also need UK professional registration; care workers cannot be sponsored from abroad.
Official source: GOV.UK: Health and Care Worker visa, your job. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for Healthcare jobs in the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Registration | Join the Nursing and Midwifery Council register: English language rules and a Test of Competence |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Visa fee GBP 324 (up to 3 years) or GBP 628 (longer); no health surcharge on this visa |
| Housing | Not usually provided; you rent privately |
| Flights | Not standard; varies by employer and seniority |
| Contract | Permanent is usual; sponsored work visas last up to 5 years at a time |
| Leave | At least 28 days for a 5-day week (by law); employers may count bank holidays in it |
| Income tax | 0% to GBP 12,570, 20% to GBP 50,270, then 40%; plus 8% National Insurance (Scotland differs) |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
Working in the UK
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About Barts Health NHS Trust
Barts Health NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom and provides hospital, community and specialist healthcare services across east London and the City. Its major hospitals include St Bartholomew’s Hospital, The Royal London Hospital, Whipps Cross Hospital, Mile End Hospital and Newham University Hospital. The trust delivers a broad range of services, including dental, emergency, surgical, maternity, cancer and specialist care, while also supporting medical education, research and professional development. Barts Health employs a large and diverse workforce and serves communities with varied cultural and social backgrounds. Staff are expected to uphold NHS values, promote patient dignity and safety, work collaboratively and contribute to continuous improvement. The organisation offers structured NHS pay, pension benefits, annual leave and opportunities for training and career progression.