Dental Nurse

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 11 May 2025

Job summary

We are recruiting for one permanent Dental Nurse.

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.

About us

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 proud to be in thetop 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.

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!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Date posted

24 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £36,483 a year per annum, pro-rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

427- 6955462

Job locations

Royal united hospital

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG


Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

Job 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.

Essential

  • EXPERIENCE

Desirable

  • KNOWLEDGE

Evidence of relevant continuing professional development.

Essential

  • EXPERIENCE

Desirable

  • KNOWLEDGE

Certificate in dental radiography for band 5 role

Essential

  • EXPERIENCE

Desirable

  • KNOWLEDGE
Person Specification

Inclusion on the GDC register for Dental Nurses.

Essential

  • EXPERIENCE

Desirable

  • KNOWLEDGE

Evidence of relevant continuing professional development.

Essential

  • EXPERIENCE

Desirable

  • KNOWLEDGE

Certificate in dental radiography for band 5 role

Essential

  • EXPERIENCE

Desirable

  • KNOWLEDGE

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal united hospital

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG


Employer's website

https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal united hospital

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG


Employer's website

https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead dental Nurse

Jeanine Cunningham

jeaninecunningham@nhs.net

01225824272

Date posted

24 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £36,483 a year per annum, pro-rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

427- 6955462

Job locations

Royal united hospital

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG


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