# Dental Nurse > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/dental-nurse/b9ca94ff-0a5f-4929-bd92-f4b96f478198 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/dental-nurse/b9ca94ff-0a5f-4929-bd92-f4b96f478198.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Weston General Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Dental nurse - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28,392 - £31,157 PA - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-09-10T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-27T18:01:51.974Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Bristol/Bristol/Bristol_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Dental_Nursing/Dental_Nursing-v8253198 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8253198?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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. ## Person Specification ### 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 ### Education and qualifications **Essential** - 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 ### Knowledge, skills and abilities **Essential** - 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 ## Documents - [b4 dn (pdf, 832.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10565885) - [dbs charges information (pdf, 71.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3005) - [dbs charges information (pdf, 119.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2397) - [uhbw staff benefits book (pdf, 12.5mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2131) - [uhbw behaviours and values (pdf, 299.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2476) - [policy statement - ex offenders (pdf, 424.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=667) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.