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Specialist Dental Nurse - 15 hpw

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Bradford, BD5 0NAView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

8 October 2026

7 days left

Job description

Closing Date: 08.10.2026 (this may change dependent on response). Shortlisting to take place following closing date commencing 09.10.2026 Interview ex...

Band 5 specialist nurses to work within the restorative dentistry service. Will assist restorative consultant in theater and outpatient clinics providing care and rehabilitation of cancer patients post surgery.

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint two part-time Band 5 Specialist Dental Nurses to join our successful and motivated team within the Restorative Dentistry Department. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced dental nurses to expand their specialist knowledge and gain valuable experience within a challenging yet rewarding role. The successful candidates will provide high-quality chairside support for complex restorative procedures, contribute to the delivery of patient-centred care, and provide leadership, guidance and support to the wider dental nursing team. You will be expected to demonstrate a flexible approach to working across Restorative Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics, utilising the appropriate skills and knowledge required within each specialty. The role requires excellent communication, organisational and clinical skills, a commitment to maintaining high standards of patient care, infection prevention and control, and the ability to support service development, teaching and the day-to-day running of specialist clinics.

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

  • We value people
  • We are one team
  • We care

We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Experience

Essential

  • Restorative Dental Experience
  • Maxillofacial Surgery Experience.
  • Experience of assisting in a theatre environment
  • Experience of working in a hospital setting

Skills

Essential: - Clear communication skills; - Interpersonal Skills; - Leadership skills

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
  • Range of Restorative, Dental and Orthodontic Procedures
  • Knowledge of Electronic patient booking systems (EPR)

Qualifications

Essential

  • The National Certificate for Dental Nurses, NVQ Oral Health Care Dental Nursing Level 3
  • Must be Registered with the General Dental Council
  • Qualification in Dental Radiography

Desirable: - Certificate in Dental Impression taking; - Qualification in Dental Implant Nursing

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

24 September 2026

Last checked

28 September 2026

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About the employer

BTH
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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