Dental Nurse
At a glance
- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 14/08/2026
- Closes
- 02/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a full-time Dental Nurse to join a busy, multidisciplinary team covering [contact details removed], Orthodontics, and Maxillofacial Surgery. You will be supported by senior staff and the team to manage dental nursing and patient care, adhering to professional codes and Trust policies. The position requires a well-organised team member with an understanding of evidence-based practice, capable of using initiative and working collaboratively. Responsibilities include setting up and clearing dental equipment, ensuring infection control, and organising workload for timely patient care.
Essential criteria
- Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice, and an indepth understanding of Maxillofacial conditions and Orthodontic Treatments which can be developed in post.
- Understanding of GDC requirements for the practice and behaviour and its application to the management of staff and self.
- Understanding of the theory and application of Clinical Governance.
- Experience working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team
- Qualifications and training
- Inclusion on the GDC register for Dental Nurses.
- Evidence of relevant continuing professional development.
Desirable criteria
- Completion of Dental Radiography qualification to be completed within 12 months of commencement in post
- Knowledge and experience
- Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice, and an indepth understanding of Maxillofacial conditions and Orthodontic Treatments which can be developed in post.
- Understanding of GDC requirements for the practice and behaviour and its application to the management of staff and self.
- Understanding of the theory and application of Clinical Governance.
- Experience working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team
- Qualifications and training
- Inclusion on the GDC register for Dental Nurses.
- Evidence of relevant continuing professional development.
- Completion of Dental Radiography qualification to be completed within 12 months of commencement in post
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.
This advert: £28,392 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Dental Nurse
The closing date is 02 September 2026
Job summary
We are recruiting a Dental Nurse to join us on a fulltime contract.
We are inviting applications from those without the Radiography training and you will start on a band 4 before progressing to a band 5 salary.
You will make a difference in this role as you'll be part of a busy, multidisciplinary team which covers Restorative, Orthodontics and Maxillofacial Surgery for our patients.
You will be supported by the Head Dental Nurse, Dental nurse specialists, registered Nurses and the multidisciplinary team to undertake all relevant aspects of dental nursing and patient management: and be expected to act in an accountable manner, adhering to relevant codes of conduct and Trust policies.
We are looking for a well organised team member, who has an understanding of evidence based practice and is also able to use their own initiative as well as in a team.
You should be able to lay out, clear and reset dental equipment, ensuring that all infection prevention and effective control measures are met. Organise workload to give timely and appropriate care, recognising when appropriate to share.
Main duties of the job
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Act in a supportive, informative and sensitive manner towards patients, relatives, visitors and colleagues at all times.
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