Dental Nurse
At a glance
- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Posted
- 14/08/2026
- Closes
- 02/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This part-time Dental Nurse role involves working within a busy, multidisciplinary team covering [contact details removed], Orthodontics, and Maxillofacial Surgery. You will be supported by senior staff and expected to adhere to professional codes of conduct and Trust policies. The role requires an organised team member who can use initiative and collaborate effectively. Key duties 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 part time contract..
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
In this key role, you will:
Act in a supportive, informative and sensitive manner towards patients, relatives, visitors and colleagues at all times.
Act as a role model demonstrating high standards of holistic care and provide clinical leadership in relevant clinical areas.
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