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Job overview
Exciting opportunities exist for BANK dental clinical assistants to join the team at Bristol NHS Foundation Trust (BFT). The successful candidate will be required to assist the dental nursing team with the smooth throughput of workload on the departments.
The role offers excellent career progression opportunities with the potential for the right person to develop their knowledge and skills which could contribute towards an application for dental nursing.
The successful candidate must have a flexible approach to working hours, duties will be across the working week.
Good communication skills are essential, as well as empathetic approach to patients. You will work with the multidisciplinary team to ensure that the patients of Bristol experience a high standard of service and a good patient journey. Previous experience of working in the NHS would be an advantage.
This post would be based mainly in the Bristol Dental Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be guided by the dental nursing team re the designated work areas they will work in and will be responsible for ensuring they participate/contribute to the efficient use of resources and safe working practices.
The post holder will support the clinical team in the provision of safe, high quality patient care that meets the needs of the patients accessing our services.
The post holder will be accountable for the collection, delivery and transfer of instrumentation to clinics within University of Bristol Dental Hospital.
The post holder will support the distribution of clinical supplies across the clinical departments.
The post holder will support the clinical team with the preparation and maintenance of the clinical departments The post holder will undertake all on the job training as is deemed necessary for them to carry out their duties within the department in a safe manner.
The post holder will be expected to work as part of a team and communicate effectively.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person specification
Aptitudes
Essential
- 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
- Able to use own initiative
- Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines
- Team player
- Innovative
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Ability to carry out routine/repetitive activities
- Ability to work under instruction
- Ability to prioritise
- Ability to communicate clearly
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Computer literacy
- Ability to work under pressure
- 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 working in a team
Desirable
- Experience of working in a clinical environment
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- GCSE 4-9 in English Language or equivalent (e.g. Certificate in Adult Literacy at Level 1) and GCSE 4-9 or equivalent in Mathematics (e.g. Certificate in Adult Numeracy at Level 1)
Desirable
- Level 2 QCF Diploma in Clinical Healthcare support/ Level 2 NVQ in Healthcare/Health & Social Care
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This advert is for BANK Dental Clinical Assistant with University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust in Bristol, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £14.24 - £24.79 per hour. The contract type is Bank. The application deadline is 28 Jul 2026.
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