Dental Nurse

Main area Dental Nursing Grade Band 4 Contract Fixed term: 14 months (Secondment considered) Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Other

Employer Bristol NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Bristol Dental Hospital Town Bristol Salary £28,392 - £31,157 per annum or pro rata for part time Salary period Yearly Closing 25/10/2026 23:59

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1 st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This will create an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

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Do you want to develop your specialist skills within dental nursing, working in our secondary and tertiary care services?

Support patient groups that will not be seen in primary care?

Would you like to work in a supportive team with developmental and career progression opportunities?

We have two positions available to cover maternity leave, one for 14 months and the other for 16 months.

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 within Child Dental Health department.

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 or awaiting results and GDC registration.

As a Dental Nurse at Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, 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…