Band 5 Specialist Dental Nurses

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Bradford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Jobs in Bradford is seeking two part-time Specialist Dental Nurses to join our Restorative Dentistry team. You will provide chairside support for complex restorative procedures and help deliver patient-centred care across Restorative Dentistry, OMFS and Orthodontics.

The role requires excellent communication, organisational and clinical skills, with a focus on infection prevention and control and contributing to the day-to-day running of specialist clinics.

Qualifications

• Experience as a dental nurse providing chairside support during complex restorative procedures.
• Flexible working across Restorative Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics.
• Excellent communication, organisational and clinical skills.
• Commitment to high standards of patient care and infection prevention and control.
• Ability to support service development, teaching and day-to-day running of specialist clinics.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality chairside support for complex restorative procedures.
• Contribute to the delivery of patient-centred care and safe clinical practice.
• Provide leadership, guidance and support to the wider dental nursing team.
• Support across Restorative Dentistry, OMFS and Orthodontics as needed.

Skills

Chairside support

Communication

Organisational skills

Clinical skills

Infection prevention and control

Leadership

Job description

Specialist Dental Nurse - 15 hpw

Company: NHS Jobs

Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Bradford, BD5 0NA

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 24 Sept 2026

Closing date: 8 Oct 2026

Summary

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint two part-time Band 5 Specialist Dental Nurses to join our successful and motivated team within the Restorative Dentistry Department. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced dental nurses to expand their specialist knowledge and gain valuable experience within a challenging yet rewarding role. The successful candidates will provide high-quality chairside support for complex restorative procedures, contribute to the delivery of patient-centred care, and provide leadership, guidance and support to the wider dental nursing team. You will be expected to demonstrate a flexible approach to working across Restorative Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics, utilising the appropriate skills and knowledge required within each specialty. The role requires excellent communication, organisational and clinical skills, a commitment to maintaining high standards of patient care, infection prevention and control, and the ability to support service development, teaching and the day-to-day running of specialist clinics.