The closing date is 15 November 2026
Salary: £28,819 to £31,626 a year per annum pro rata
Job summary
Join our Bank Team as a Band 4 Dental Nurse and provide high-quality support across a range of dental services. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will assist clinicians during dental procedures, prepare and maintain clinical environments, support patient care, and ensure compliance with infection prevention and control standards.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised, and patient-focused individual with excellent communication skills and a flexible approach to work. You must hold a recognised Dental Nursing qualification and be registered with the General Dental Council (GDC).
This bank role offers flexible working opportunities to suit your availability, allowing you to gain experience across a variety of dental settings.
English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
Main duties of the job
- Experience in dental practice or equivalent Experience of working within the field of Restorative Dentistry and Orthodontics.
- Provide high quality dental nurse care across a broad range of specialities.
- Participate in delivery of evidence based care and to ensure consistency and continuity in the quality of care.
- To provide a safe, welcoming and compassionate environment for patients and relatives.
- Deliver pre and post treatment instructions to patients and relatives/carers.
- Assist dental practitioners in undertaking four handed dentistry.
- To support the Senior Dental Nurse in the supervision of learners and newly appointed dental nurses.
- To be responsible for, as delegated by the Department manager, the delivery of a broad range of dental nursing care. To be multidiscipline and specialised, working in the diverse specialities of Oral Surgery, Orthodontics, Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Dental Nurse
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of basic principles of risk management
- Knowledge of infection prevention and control and relevant hospital policies
- Knowledge of routine and non-routine dentistry practices
Other
Essential
- Effective communication both verbal and written
- Ability to work in a demanding environment and adapt to change in working practices to meet the needs of the service
Desirable
- Welsh Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) 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).
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