Dental Nurse

Job summary Job Title: Dental Nurse Surgery Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom Working Pattern: Flexibility to work weekdays and weekends is desirable. Salary: Competitive Role Overview: We are seeking experienced Dental Nurses to support insourcing surgical lists across Southampton, helping to deliver NHS waiting list initiatives. The Dental Nurse will provide clinical and administrative support to dentists and oral/maxillofacial surgeons during surgical and dental procedures, ensuring patients receive safe, effective and high-quality care. The role will involve supporting patient care pathways, providing chairside assistance, maintaining high standards of infection prevention and control, and assisting with surgical procedures including tooth extractions. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside an experienced clinical team and contribute to the delivery of high-quality patient care. Main duties of the job Key Responsibilities: Provide chairside and clerical support to dentists, oral surgeons and clinical teams. Assist with dental extractions, oral surgery and clinical procedures. Prepare patients, clinical rooms, equipment and instruments for treatment. Provide patient reassurance and pre- and post-operative support. Maintain high standards of infection control, clinical safety and patient confidentiality. Essential Requirements: GDC registered Dental Nurse with a relevant dental nursing qualification. Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience. Recent NHS Dental Nursing experience, including at least 12 months in a substantive NHS role. Recent hands-on experience in oral surgery and/or tooth extractions. Experience working within a dental, oral surgery or maxillofacial setting. Good knowledge of infection prevention and control and GDC standards. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Commitment to patient safety, high-quality care and continuing professional development. About us 18 Week Support is a leading NHS insourcing provider, working in partnership with NHS Trusts across the UK to increase clinical capacity, reduce waiting times and improve patient access to care. Our clinical teams work alongside NHS services to deliver additional outpatient and surgical capacity, supported by experienced Clinical Leads and Nurse Leads. Patient safety, clinical governance and quality of care are central to everything we do. Details Date posted 06 October 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Locum Duration 12 weeks Working pattern Flexible working Reference number E0341-26-0079 Job locations 3rd Floor 19-21 Great Tower Street London EC3R 5AR United Kingdom Tremona Rd Southampton SO16 6YD United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Job Title: Dental Nurse Surgery Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom Working Pattern: Flexibility to work weekdays and weekends is desirable. Salary: Competitive Role Overview: We are seeking experienced Dental Nurses to support insourcing surgical lists across Southampton, helping to deliver NHS waiting list initiatives. The Dental Nurse will provide clinical and administrative support to dentists and oral/maxillofacial surgeons during surgical and dental procedures, ensuring patients receive safe, effective and high-quality care. The role will involve supporting patient care pathways, providing chairside assistance, maintaining high standards of infection prevention and control, and assisting with surgical procedures including tooth extractions. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside an experienced clinical team and contribute to the delivery of high-quality patient care. Job description Job responsibilities Job Title: Dental Nurse Surgery Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom Working Pattern: Flexibility to work weekdays and weekends is desirable. Salary: Competitive Role Overview: We are seeking experienced Dental Nurses to support insourcing surgical lists across Southampton, helping to deliver NHS waiting list initiatives. The Dental Nurse will provide clinical and administrative support to dentists and oral/maxillofacial surgeons during surgical and dental procedures, ensuring patients receive safe, effective and high-quality care. The role will involve supporting patient care pathways, providing chairside assistance, maintaining high standards of infection prevention and control, and assisting with surgical procedures including tooth extractions. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside an experienced clinical team and contribute to the delivery of high-quality patient care.