Student Dental Nurse

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

The closing date is 21 April 2025

Job summary

We are looking for 10 student dental nurses to join us who are dedicated and committed people who will work towards the National Examining Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN) working to towards the Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing.

This is an exciting time for our excellent training programme as upon successful achievement of the qualification it can be used towards UCAS points to further careers.

The successful applicants will be fully supported by our experienced Dental Nurse Tutors and nursing staff and will be provided with theoretical and practical teaching alongside clinical experience.

The course will run for 23 months and will commence in September 2025.

Advert may close early if significant numbers of applications are received, please apply promptly to avoid missing this opportunity.

Main duties of the job

Assisting the dental staff to reassure and inform the patient of further treatment and appointments. Being aware of language and culture issues and dealing with these in a sensitive manner. The preparation of dental materials, instruments, and equipment ready for each clinic and cleaning away used items at the end of each session in a safe and competent manner. Assisting with the treatment of patients in accordance with all Trust policies. Where appropriate, assisting with patients receiving Relative Analgesia, Intravenous Sedation or General Anaesthetic treatment and providing pre and post-operative care. Washing, sterilisation, disinfection and storage of dental instruments and equipment in line with UHBW cross infection policies. Providing dental assistance/cover across a number of sites including outreach community clinics. To promote a professional and responsible manner at all times. This includes conforming to the Trust's uniform policy and promoting the Trust's Core Values.

General Duties (under supervision)

Working under supervision of the Senior Dental Nurses to ensure the smooth operational running of the department.Undertaking general cleaning of surfaces and equipment to ensure a high standard of cleanliness is maintained. Dealing competently and safely with hazardous and toxic waste material. Taking direction and additional duties as required by the Senior Dental Nurses and Dental Nurse Tutor within the Scope of Practice of a Dental Nurse.

About us

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.

Date posted

31 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year Pa Pro Rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

23 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-S5790-GB

Job locations

Bristol Dental Hospital

Lower Maudlin Street

Bristol

BS1 2LY

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Excellent organisational skills
Manually dextrous
The ability to act in a professional manner
Self-motivated
A team player
Excellent communication skills

Desirable

A good level of computer literacy

Knowledge and Experience

Desirable

Work experience as a Dental Nurse
Work experience within the Healthcare sector

Aptitudes

Essential

Supportive
Respectful
Innovative
Collaborative

Qualifications and Training

Essential

GCSE/Predicted (grade 4 or above) English Language
GCSE/Predicted (grade 4 or above) Science (Biology)
GCSE/Predicted (grade 4 or above) Mathematics

Desirable

GCSE/Predicted (grade 4 or above) ICT
Cambridge National - Level 2 Health & Social Care (Pass or above)

Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Excellent organisational skills
Manually dextrous
The ability to act in a professional manner
Self-motivated
A team player
Excellent communication skills

Desirable

A good level of computer literacy

Knowledge and Experience

Desirable

Work experience as a Dental Nurse
Work experience within the Healthcare sector

Aptitudes

Essential

Supportive
Respectful
Innovative
Collaborative

Qualifications and Training

Essential

GCSE/Predicted (grade 4 or above) English Language
GCSE/Predicted (grade 4 or above) Science (Biology)
GCSE/Predicted (grade 4 or above) Mathematics

Desirable

GCSE/Predicted (grade 4 or above) ICT
Cambridge National - Level 2 Health & Social Care (Pass or above)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information