Dental Nurse | Bristol NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£28,392 - £31,157 per annum, pro rata
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bristol, BS1 2LY
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	27 Aug 2026
Closing date:	4 Oct 2026

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Summary

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.

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.

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.

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.

This advert closes on Thursday 10 Sep 2026

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