Dental Nurse - Band 4 / 5

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust; Bath; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Dental Nurse in Bath. This full-time role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth. You'll work within a multidisciplinary team, providing essential dental care and ensuring high standards of practice. Ideal for those passionate about patient care and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in dental nursing required.
• Evidence of relevant CPD is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and high standards of care.
• Communicate effectively with patients and colleagues.
• Organize workload to ensure timely care.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Initiative

Education

Inclusion on the GDC register for Dental Nurses

Certificate in dental radiography for Band 5 role

Job description

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Job Summary
Oral Surgery/ Orthodontics Band 5 Fixed term: 1 year (Dental Nurse) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm) Job ref 427-6955462 Employer Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal United Hospital Town Bath Salary £26,530 - £36,483 per annum, pro-rata Salary period Yearly Closing 11/05/2025 23:59

Job Overview

We are recruiting for one permanent Dental Nurse. We accept applications from those without Radiography training, and those candidates would start on a band 4 before progressing to a band 5.

The post holder will be supported by Senior Dental Nurses, Dental Nurse specialists, RGN's & multidisciplinary team to undertake all relevant aspects of dental nursing and patient management. The role requires acting in an accountable manner, adhering to relevant codes of conduct and Trust policies.

This role is ideal for those wishing to work as part of a busy, multidisciplinary team covering Restorative, Orthodontics, and Maxillofacial services. We seek a well-organized team member with an understanding of evidence-based practice, initiative, and teamwork skills.

You should be able to set up, clear, and reset dental equipment, ensuring infection prevention and control measures are met. Organize workload to provide timely and appropriate care, sharing responsibilities as needed.

Main Duties of the Job

• Act supportively, informatively, and sensitively towards patients, relatives, visitors, and colleagues.
• Demonstrate high standards of holistic care and provide clinical leadership in relevant areas.
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, carers, managers, peers, and other agencies, adapting communication styles as needed.
• Use initiative to generate solutions to enhance care and treatment.

Our Organization

At the RUH, we prioritize people, working together as one team to make a difference. We value everyone's contribution and are committed to a compassionate, inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and promotes kindness and civility.

We foster a culture of learning, development, and innovation, supporting staff to thrive and reach their full potential. Staff wellbeing is a priority, with comprehensive support programs to promote physical, emotional, spiritual, and financial health, including facilities like a pool.

Additional Information

Please see the attached detailed person specification and job description for more information.

Person Specification

• Inclusion on the GDC register for Dental Nurses.
• Essential: Experience in dental nursing.
• Desirable: Knowledge of current evidence-based practices.
• Essential: Evidence of relevant CPD.
• Desirable: Certificate in dental radiography for Band 5 role.
• Essential: Appropriate UK professional registration.
• Desirable: Employer certification/accreditation badges.

Applicant Requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) 2020, requiring a DBS disclosure.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Health Care Provider
• Industries: Dentists