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Job summary

Main area
Dental
Grade
Band 5
Contract
12 months (12 month Fixed Term Contract/Secondment)
Hours
Part time - 22.5 hours per week (working pattern will alternate, week 1 will be 2 days (15 hours), week 2 will be 3 days (22.5 hours))
Job ref
387-S6524-ALX-A
Employer
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Town
Bristol
Salary
£32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
10/08/2026 23:59

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Research Dental Nurse

Band 5

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1st 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.

Our job adverts may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Considering this, if you are interested in this role, please do apply as soon as you can.

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Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as part of a dynamic team to provide on the ground delivery of up-to-date research that will help to shape the care of the future. 

The Research Dental Nurse will work alongside the surgery research team to support the safe conduct of dental research studies. We are looking for someone who is passionate about providing the best care possible for patients and who wants to be on the cutting edge of vital patient care questions.

The team are forward thinking, always striving to engage new staff and clinical areas in research, make research accessible to all, employ continuous improvement to our practice and processes, and improve outcomes for patients across the NHS through research.

Please note that this is a fixed term post in line with current research funding available and we cannot guarantee extension beyond this time.

Main duties of the job

A key aspect of the role will be to provide a wide range of dental nursing expertise and duties to the research team, to assist in the smooth running of dental research studies and to act as a link between clinical care and research. 


In this vital role you will: 

Ensure patient safety and confidentiality whilst undertaking critical research projects that help to push clinical care forward. 

Work in accordance with the regulatory and legal frameworks related to the planning, undertaking and closure of clinical research studies.

Assist in screening, consenting and managing the on-going care of research participants according to study protocols.

Working for our organisation

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.  

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. 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.  

 Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. 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. 

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

Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria
  • Substantial post qualification experience of clinical practice
  • Interest in clinical research
  • Knowledge of Data Protection Act 1984 and Caldicott principles
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of clinical research
  • Experience of audits

Aptitudes

Essential criteria
  • Enthusiastic, motivated and able to inspire others
  • Able to use own initiative to problem solve
  • Ability to work flexibly in an ever evolving work environment
  • Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Able to recognise own limits and seek support when needed
  • Willing to help other team members out when needed

Skills & Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Good communication skills with multiple members of the Multidisciplinary Team using different modes of media (emails, phone calls etc)
  • Good report writing, a focus on accuracy and attention to detail
  • Able to work autonomously and as part of a wider team
  • Able to prioritise own workload
  • Competent in computer work

Qualifications & Training

Essential criteria
  • National Diploma in Dental Nursing (or equivalent level 3 Dental Nursing qualification)
  • Dental Nursing post-qualification certificate (Sedation, Special Care, Dental Radiography, Implantology, Orthodontics or Oral Health Education)
  • Valid GDC registration
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable criteria
  • Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Rosina Jarvis
Job title
Research Sister
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01173429190
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