Senior Dental Nurse Advisor - Out of Hours Dental Service
The closing date is 22 April 2026.
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward‑thinking multi‑award‑winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world‑leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them.
Job responsibilities
* Provide leadership & line management support for Dental Nurses & Clinic co‑ordinators, covering weekends, evenings and Bank Holidays.
* Responsible for ensuring bank shifts are entered and finalised on the Health Roster for payment.
* Manage the OOHs phone to receive and manage unplanned changes to rosters on an on‑call basis.
* Ensure patient details & appointments booked by NHS 111 are entered onto SfD in a timely manner.
* Ensure all decontamination equipment testing and documentation is completed.
* Record & monitor all resources identified for use for the OOHs service only.
* Provide a record in order to monitor contracted staff sickness.
* Approve Annual Leave requests for support staff; monitor & record by DN Manager.
* Ensure adequate clinician, dental nurse and reception cover for agreed OOH clinics and triage sessions, covering any nursing or admin gaps in the rota.
* Assist in the induction, ongoing training and development of dental nurses and receptionists, including undertaking appraisals.
* Liaise closely with the Lead Dentist and Dental Nurse Manager for the service.
* Ensure compliance with UHBW Divisional policies and procedures.
* Involve in the recruitment and selection of dental nurses and reception staff, as appropriate.
* Provide all such information and data as directed.
* Ensure that all current H&S procedures are adhered to.
* Ensure banking procedures are carried out in line with UHBW policies.
* Lead and support the continuous development and improvement of the service by supporting the development and implementation of new processes.
* Demonstrate politeness, courtesy and sensitivity when providing care for patients, relatives and colleagues.
Person Specification
Knowledge and experience
* Experience of leading and supervising a team.
* Experience of using assorted computer software including Dental specific programmes.
* Experience of being part of a quality improvement project.
Qualifications and training
* National Diploma in Dental nursing or equivalent Level 3 DN qualification.
* Current registration with the GDC.
* Post‑qualification in Conscious sedation, Special care Dental Nursing, Oral health education, Dental Radiography, Implant nursing, Orthodontic nursing.
* Completion of enhanced Dental Nurse courses such as Fluoride application.
Skills and abilities
* Able to work effectively with others as part of a team.
* Ability to work under instruction and show initiative by prioritising and organising workloads.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Salary and Contract
£32,073 to £39,043 a year, pro rata for part time roles.
Permanent
Working pattern
Part‑time
Reference number
387-S5547-GB
Job locations
Not specified.
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