Dental Nurse

Job summary Dental Nurse - Maxillofacial Department Are you looking for a new opportunity but within a supportive and caring team? The Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has an exciting opportunity for you. It is an exceptional place to work with the whole organisation focused on the patient. We have a fantastic international reputation and are proud of our heritage as pioneers of reconstructive surgery helping to rebuild our patient's lives. We are looking to recruit a Dental Nurse to join our busy and diverse team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with our Maxillofacial outpatient department comprising of a number of specialist areas such as Orthodontics, Orthognathics, Head & Neck Cancers and Trauma and Minor Oral Surgery. Main duties of the job Assist with clinicians in orthodontics Help with running Maxillofacial and Head and neck Oncology clinics Help with facial trauma clinics Assist clinicians with MOS We constantly strive for excellence, delivering high quality patient focused care. Our nursing teams are compassionate and empathetic who take pride in the high quality care they provide to all of our patients. About us Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond. A centre of excellence, with an international reputation for pioneering advanced techniques and treatments. Everything we do is informed by our passion for providing the highest quality care and the best clinical outcomes. At QVH we are proud of our achievements and our specialist services continue to record excellent clinical outcomes for patients. We regularly receive excellent results from patient satisfaction surveys and on average 98% of inpatients say they would recommend the hospital to their family or friends. Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning. Details Date posted 05 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum pro rata for part time Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 276-8333890-AC Job locations Queen Vistoria Hospital Holtye Road East Grinstead RH19 3DZ United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities To provide specialist nursing support to maxillofacial clinicians, Orthodontists and hospital practitioners, within the department. To work as part of a team to provide a safe, effective, efficient care environment for patients, relatives and carers. Under supervision, be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. An expectation to be able to demonstrate procedures and supervise unqualified staff, and work without direct supervision. Honour the Trusts Core Values by demonstrating appropriate behaviours and encouraging this in others. Apply the principals of the GDC Code at all times. Demonstrate commitment to quality patient care through effective team working. Job description Job responsibilities To provide specialist nursing support to maxillofacial clinicians, Orthodontists and hospital practitioners, within the department. To work as part of a team to provide a safe, effective, efficient care environment for patients, relatives and carers. Under supervision, be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. An expectation to be able to demonstrate procedures and supervise unqualified staff, and work without direct supervision. Honour the Trusts Core Values by demonstrating appropriate behaviours and encouraging this in others. Apply the principals of the GDC Code at all times. Demonstrate commitment to quality patient care through effective team working.