Dental Nurse - Band 4/5

www.healthjobsuk.com - jobboard; Bath; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS hospital in Bath is seeking a Dental Nurse on a full-time, fixed-term contract. The role involves patient management, adhering to infection control measures, and support within a busy multidisciplinary team. Candidates can start at Band 4 prior to advancing to Band 5. The organization is committed to a supportive and inclusive environment, valuing diversity and wellbeing.

Benefits

Wellbeing programs

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in dental nursing or relevant field.
• Understanding of evidence-based practice.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and high standards of care.
• Support patients and colleagues with sensitivity.
• Organize workload to deliver timely care.

Skills

Infection prevention

Patient management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

GDC registration for Dental Nurses

Certificate in dental radiography

Job description

Main area Oral Surgery/ Orthodontics Grade Band 5 Contract Fixed term: 1 year (Dental Nurse) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (MONDAY TO FRIDAY 8.30 TILL 5PM) Job ref 427-7355599

Employer Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal united hospital Town Bath Salary £27,485 - £37,796 per annum, pro-rata Salary period Yearly Closing 17/08/2025 23:59

Dental Nurse - Band 4/5

Band 5

Job overview

We are recruiting for a Dental Nurse on a 12 month fixed term contract.

We accept applications from those without the Radiography training and those candidates would start on a band 4 before progressing to a band 5.

The post holder will be supported by the Senior Dental Nurses, Dental nurse specialists, RGN's & 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.

This role invites those wishing to work hard as a part of a busy, Multidisciplinary team which covers Restorative, Orthodontics and Maxillo Facial. We are looking for a well organized 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. Organize workload to give timely and appropriate care, recognizing when appropriate to share.

Main duties of the job

General

· 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.

· Be able to communicate with a variety, adapting styles of communication to meet the needs of patients, relatives and carers, managers, peers and other professions / agencies.

· Using initiative to generate solutions within own and others’ practice to enhance care and treatment.

Working for our organisation

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Person specification

Inclusion on the GDC register for Dental Nurses.

• EXPERIENCE
• KNOWLEDGE

Evidence of relevant continuing professional development.

• EXPERIENCE
• KNOWLEDGE

Certificate in dental radiography for band 5 role

• EXPERIENCE
• KNOWLEDGE

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.