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Are you a qualified Dental Nurse?
Do you want to develop your specialist skills within dental nursing?
Bristol Dental Hospital is a Centre of Excellence providing routine and specialist clinical dental services for the South-West. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care and investing in the development of our staff, we are seeking dedicated and skilled Band 4 Dental Nurses to join our Dental Nursing Team.
Job Summary
Are you a qualified Dental Nurse?
Do you want to develop your specialist skills within dental nursing?
Bristol Dental Hospital is a Centre of Excellence providing routine and specialist clinical dental services for the South-West. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care and investing in the development of our staff, we are seeking dedicated and skilled Band 4 Dental Nurses to join our Dental Nursing Team.
We have opportunities available in our Child Dental Health and Oral Surgery/ MaxFax departments.
You will be part of the dental nurse service, providing a high standard of care, demonstrating strong clinical dental nursing skills whilst being apart of a hard working and motivated team. You will continue to develop your skills by providing close support to clinical staff, and mentor the student dental nurses during their placements.
Candidates must hold a recognised Dental Nurse Qualification.
Main duties of the job
As a Dental Nurse At UHBW, You Will Play a Vital Role In Delivering High-quality Dental Care To Our Patients. Working Closely With Our Dental Professionals, You Will Ensure The Smooth Operation Of Our Clinics And Contribute To Our Commitment To Improving Oral Health In The Community. This Will Involve, But Not Limited To:
* Monitor and maintain a high standard of cleanliness and infection control in line with current codes of practice and trust policy.
* Provide four handed dentistry throughout the patient's treatment, anticipating the clinicians needs and any possible complications which may arise including assisting the management of medical and dental emergencies.
* To provide clinical support and advice for the dental team.
* To identify each patient's medical, dental, and personal needs within a wide range of treatments and procedures before, during and after the patient is discharged from clinic.
* Advise triage and prioritise dental emergency patients to ensure they receive the most appropriate care in a timely way.
About Us
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. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Details
Date posted
25 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
387-S0993-GB
Job locations
Bristol Dental Hospital
Lower Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS1 2LY
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications and Training
* National certificate in Dental Nursing or NVQ level 3 Dental Nursing qualification
* Valid GDC registration
Desirable
* Post registration qualification in Conscious Sedation, Special Care Dentistry, Oral Health Education, Dental Radiography, Implantology or Orthodontics
* Completion of enhanced dental nurse courses such as fluoride application
Essential
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 workload
* Competent in operating a computer
* Good communication skills
* Ability to carry out routine/repetitive activities
* Ability to prioritise
* Ability to stand for long periods of time
* Dexterity - ability to handle/manoeuvre equipment/instruments across a wide range of sizes, weights and environments
* Manual handling - ability to manoeuvre trolleys and instrumentation boxes in line with trust policy
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
* Experience of a range of dental nursing work procedures and practices
Desirable
* Experience of assisting with a diverse range of patients
* Experience of a variety of settings i.e., hospital, community clinic, NHS/Private Practice
Aptitudes
Essential
* Good communication and interpersonal skills at all levels
* Enthusiastic, highly motivated, and able to inspire others
* Ability to manage self and exhibit skills, including self-awareness, self-management, and drive for improvement
* Analytical
* Personal resilience
* Flexibility e.g. changing rota duties
* Able to use own initiative
* Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines
* Team Player
* Innovative
Person Specification
Essential
* Good communication and interpersonal skills at all levels
* Enthusiastic, highly motivated, and able to inspire others
* Ability to manage self and exhibit skills, including self-awareness, self-management, and drive for improvement
* Analytical
* Personal resilience
* Flexibility e.g. changing rota duties
* Able to use own initiative
* Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines
* Team Player
* Innovative
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Dental Hospital
Lower Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS1 2LY
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Dental Hospital
Lower Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS1 2LY
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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* Seniority level
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Employment type
* Employment type
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* Job function
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