Dental Nurse - Band 4/5

Integrated Care System; Bath; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Bath is seeking a Dental Nurse on a fixed-term contract. You will join a multidisciplinary team covering various dental specialties and contribute to patient care while adhering to safety standards. Applicants should be certified and possess relevant experience. The salary ranges from £27,485 to £37,796 per annum, pro-rata.

Benefits

Comprehensive support programs

Qualifications

• Experience in dental nursing and patient management.
• Knowledge of infection control measures and dental procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Set up and manage dental equipment safely and effectively.

Skills

Team collaboration

Infection prevention

Evidence-based practice

Communication skills

Education

Certification in dental nursing

Inclusion on the GDC register

Job description

Go back Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Dental Nurse - Band 4/5

The closing date is 17 August 2025

We are recruiting a Dental Nurse to join us on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

We invite applications from those without Radiography training; you will start at band 4 and progress to band 5 salary.

You will make a difference as part of a busy, multidisciplinary team covering Restorative, Orthodontics, and Maxillofacial Surgery for our patients.

You will be supported by Senior Dental Nurses, Dental Nurse specialists, registered Nurses, and the multidisciplinary team to undertake all relevant aspects of dental nursing and patient management, acting in an accountable manner and adhering to relevant codes of conduct and Trust policies.

We are looking for a well-organized team member with an understanding of evidence-based practice, able to use initiative and work collaboratively.

You should be able to set up, arrange, and reset dental equipment, ensuring infection prevention and control measures are met. Organize workload to provide timely and appropriate care, sharing tasks when appropriate.

Main duties of the job

General

• Act supportively, informatively, and sensitively towards patients, relatives, visitors, and colleagues.
• Demonstrate high standards of holistic care and provide clinical leadership in relevant areas.
• Adapt communication styles to meet the needs of patients, relatives, carers, managers, peers, and other agencies.
• Use initiative to generate solutions within practice to enhance care and treatment.

About us

At the RUH, we prioritize people, working together as one team to make a difference for patients, colleagues, and the community. We value everyone's contribution in supporting exceptional, person-centered care.

We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.

We are committed to creating a compassionate, inclusive environment, fostering staff networks, celebrating successes, and listening to staff. We believe diversity strengthens us.

Our culture emphasizes learning, development, and innovation. We support staff to thrive and reach their full potential.

Staff wellbeing is important to us, with comprehensive support programs encompassing physical, emotional, spiritual, and financial health. We even have a pool!

Join us to experience living and working in the historic city of Bath, benefit from our extensive staff benefits, and be part of healthcare innovation with initiatives like the Dyson Cancer Centre and our research focus.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached person specification and job description for detailed information about this role.

Person Specification

Inclusion on the GDC register for Dental Nurses.

• Experience
• Knowledge

Relevant continuing professional development evidence.

• Experience
• Knowledge

Certificate in dental radiography for band 5 role

• Experience
• Knowledge

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required to check for any criminal convictions.

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Salary: £27,485 to £37,796 per annum, pro-rata