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Job summary

Main area
Dentistry
Grade
Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday 08:30 - 17:00)
Job ref
387-S8766-NG
Employer
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Primary Care Dental Service, Charlotte Keel Health Centre
Town
Bristol
Salary
£28,392 - £31,157 pa or pa pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
09/10/2026 08:00

Employer heading

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust logo

Dental Nurse - PCDS

Band 4

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

This position is for a float Dental Nurse, to provide clinical support in Primary Care Dental Service sites across Bristol, Bath and Weston.

The ability to work across the different community dental sites, as required, is essential. 

As a Dental Nurse at UHBW, 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.
  • Identify each patient’s medical, dental and personal needs within a wide range of treatments and procedures before, during and after the patient is discharged from clinic.

What do we offer to you?

Apart from getting work within a friendly and supportive team:

  • Training and development opportunities
  • Highly rewarding job working with patients with additional needs
  • Industry leading pension scheme
  • Access to an ample Well-being offer

Main duties of the job

As part of the team, you will be responsible for providing clinical chairside support for colleagues with a varied skill mix. Some of main responsibilities include processing dental instruments, daily testing and documentation of decontamination processes and equipment.

The role also involves some added administrative duties such as supporting the reception area when required.

The ability to work across the different community dental sites as required is essential. Some experience of working with our patient groups is desirable but not essential.

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, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

 

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria
  • National certificate in Dental Nursing or NVQ level 3 Dental Nursing qualification
  • Valid GDC registration
Desirable criteria
  • 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

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria
  • 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
  • Able to travel across sites

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of a range of dental nursing work procedures and practices
  • Experience of assisting with a diverse range of patients
  • Experience of a variety of settings i.e., hospital, community clinic, NHS/Private Practice

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sarah Kear
Job title
Dental Nurse Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07876138695
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