Senior Dental Nurse | University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in Bristol is seeking a qualified Senior Dental Nurse to join the Oral Surgery and Max Fax department. You will provide comprehensive dental nursing care and supervise student nurses. The ideal candidate should have experience in clinical supervision and effective communication. This role also involves participating in audits and managing services when required. Enjoy the benefits of working in a vibrant city with access to beautiful countryside.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified dental nurse with supervisory experience.
• Ability to train and assess student dental nurses.
• Experience with infection control audits.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor student dental nurses.
• Provide senior-level dental nursing care.
• Manage designated dental service in the absence of the manager.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Effective communication

Training and mentorship

Flexibility

Audit participation

Education

NVQ Level 3 / NEBDN dental nursing qualification

Job description

We are looking for a fully qualified Senior Dental Nurse to join the Dental team in Oral Surgery and Max Fax outpatient department for 24 months. You will work Monday -Friday carrying out a full range of dental nursing duties and provide senior-level dental nursing care for a wide range of patients undergoing oral surgery. The successful candidate will also be responsible for prepping clinical notes, communicating effectively via telephone and face to face with patients and their relatives/carers.

A key aspect of your role will be to supervise, train and clinically assess student dental nurses undertaking NVQ Level 3 /NEBDN dental nursing qualification, acting as a role model and mentor. You will contribute to the development of practice/procedure within your designated service to improve quality, safety and patient experience. Additionally, you will participate in clinical and environmental audits (i.e., infection control), and undertake a link nurse role. In the absence of the Dental Nurse Manager, you will provide day-to day management of your designated dental service and be able to work flexibly across other dental services, including those delivered in satellite centres within the community.

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.


This advert closes on Tuesday 29 Jul 2025