Dental Nurse | University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
Employer: University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Bristol, BS1 2LY
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 20/06/2026
About this job
Do you want to develop your specialist skills within dental nursing? Bristol Dental Hospital is a Centre of Excellence providing routine and specialist clinical dental services for the South-West. We are seeking dedicated and skilled Band 4 Dental Nurses to join our Dental Nursing Team. The specialities covered within this department are: Paediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics, Cleft Services.
You will be part of the dental nurse service, providing a high standard of care and mentoring student dental nurses during their placements. Candidates must hold a recognised Dental Nurse Qualification.
Key responsibilities
- 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 clinician’s needs and any possible complications, including assisting the management of medical and dental emergencies.
- 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.
- Advise triage and prioritise dental emergency patients to ensure they receive the most appropriate care in a timely way.
Qualifications
- Hold a recognised Dental Nurse Qualification.
Equality & Diversity
We are an equal opportunities employer and an active Disability Confident employer.
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