Registered Dental Nurse | The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust


Company:	Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Salary:	£28,392 - £31,157 per annum/pro rata
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Shrewsbury, SY3 8XQ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	4 Aug 2026
Closing date:	3 Sept 2026

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Summary

Dental Nurse

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

We are looking for forward-thinking, motivatedRegistered Dental Nursesto join The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust.

You will work as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, supporting a range of specialists including:

• Orthodontic Consultants

• Maxillofacial Consultants

• Restorative Consultant

• Dental Core Trainees (DCTs)

• Orthodontic Therapists

• Hygienists

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within a varied and supportive clinical environment.

About You

The successful candidates must:

• Hold a recognisedDental Nursing qualification

• Beregistered with the General Dental Council (GDC)

• Haveexperience working in a dental setting

• Demonstrate strong teamwork and communication skills

Be committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care by working collaboratively with colleagues to meet the needs of patients and their families. Contribute positively to team working, promote open communication, and build effective relationships with patients, carers, and the multidisciplinary team.

Have experience handling sensitive patient information with professionalism and empathy, supporting patients and families during difficult situations while ensuring concerns are identified, communicated, and acted upon promptly. I take responsibility for adhering to policies and procedures that support safe and effective clinical practice.

Possess strong verbal, written, and electronic communication skills, maintain accurate and timely patient records, and consistently uphold patient confidentiality, Data Protection Act requirements, and Caldicott Principles.

Our Poppy’s Promise Commitment

We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team — clinical or non-clinical — plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values — ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

This advert closes on Tuesday 18 Aug 2026

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