Dental Nurse

Job overview

Are you a caring, motivated and enthusiastic Dental Nurse looking for your next opportunity? We are seeking a registered Dental Nurse to join our Adult Dental Health team at Bristol Dental Hospital.

In this role, you will work closely with clinicians and the wider multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality, patient-centred care across a range of dental specialities. You will support clinical procedures using a four-handed dentistry approach, help maintain a safe and efficient clinical environment, and ensure patients receive an excellent experience throughout their treatment journey.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills within a leading dental service. We welcome applicants who are committed to delivering outstanding care, demonstrating professionalism and contributing positively to team working. Post-registration qualifications and specialist skills will be utilised where appropriate, with opportunities to support a diverse patient population in a dynamic clinical setting.

Main duties of the job

Assist clinicians during a range of dental procedures using four-handed dentistry techniques. Prepare and maintain clinical areas, instruments, equipment and materials for patient treatment. Provide high standards of patient care, support and reassurance before, during and after treatment. Maintain accurate patient records and complete clinical documentation as required. Adhere to infection prevention and control procedures, ensuring a safe environment for patients and staff. Undertake decontamination duties in line with local and national guidance. Support the delivery of specialist services and utilise post-registration qualifications where applicable. Monitor, maintain and report issues relating to equipment and stock levels. Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the smooth running of clinics and services. Contribute to the supervision and support of student dental nurses and new team members where required. Participate in mandatory training, service development and continuous quality improvement activities.

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.

The post holder will carry out a full range of dental nursing duties and provide high quality dental care. Supporting a ‘four handed dentistry’ approach, you will anticipate the clinician’s needs and any potential complications which may arise. This will include assembly of equipment, mixing dental materials and holding instruments in position during procedures. Additionally, you will undertake specialist and complex tasks using your post qualification skills if held and training e.g., conscious sedation, special care dentistry, oral health education and dental radiography. You will support the quality, safety and transformation of patient experience within your designated dental service and will be able to work flexibly across other dental services.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.