NHS
Bank Dental Nurse - Out of Hours
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Job Description
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- Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
- NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
- Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
- A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
- Full registration with GDC
- National Certificate of Dental Nurses or equivalent NVQ
- Significant Dental Nurse experience working within Primary Dental Care/Community Dental Service and/or General Dental Services.
- Understanding of clinical governance
- Able to demonstrate a good standard of the English language, with excellent communication skills.
- Full registration with GDC
- National Certificate of Dental Nurses or equivalent NVQ
- Significant Dental Nurse experience working within Primary Dental Care/Community Dental Service and/or General Dental Services.
- Understanding of clinical governance
- Able to demonstrate a good standard of the English language, with excellent communication skills.
Job summary
We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Dental Nurse to join our Out of Hours team within the Primary Care Dental Service.
Our Primary Care Dental service delivers high-quality dental care to individuals with Additional Needs through our Special and Occasional Care services, as well as this urgent care during weekends
You will be supporting dentists in providing dental care for any patient accessing the Out of Hours service for dental pain, including patients who may show challenging behaviour. Your compassionate communication skills will be key in supporting and communicating with these patients when anxious or distressed, their carers and relatives. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to patients when they need care the most.
Main duties of the job
Based at out clinic in Bridgwater you'll enjoy working in a supportive and specialised environment.
Flexibility is essential, as you will be expected to work across various areas of dental care following appropriate training. If appropriately qualified, you will also be responsible for taking and processing dental radiographs, including OPTs, and maintaining the associated equipment
If you're committed to providing exceptional and compassionate dental care, we want to hear from you. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact to patients seeking urgent care and be part of a team that values your dedication and compassion.
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Details
Date posted
30 June 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£13.57 to £14.89 an hour
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
184-OL-GR-2695
Job locations
Community Dental Bridgwater
2-4 Taunton Road
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA6 3LS
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
Please see our detailed job description for further information about this role.
In addition, our community dental video, link below, provides an overview of the service you will be part of.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4q62-Vf0osQ
We welcome informal discussions or visits prior to formal application and if you would like to explore this position further, contact Donna Chillingworth on 07585 101817 or donna.chillingworth@somersetft.nhs.uk / Erica Boulton on 07771 396042 or erica.boulton@somersetft.nhs.uk.
uk.
Job responsibilities
Please see our detailed job description for further information about this role.
In addition, our community dental video, link below, provides an overview of the service you will be part of.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4q62-Vf0osQ
We welcome informal discussions or visits prior to formal application and if you would like to explore this position further, contact Donna Chillingworth on 07585 101817 or donna.chillingworth@somersetft.nhs.uk / Erica Boulton on 07771 396042 or erica.boulton@somersetft.nhs.uk.
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Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
Additional Criteria
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
Additional Criteria
Essential
Additional informationDisclosure 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
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
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Community Dental Bridgwater
2-4 Taunton Road
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA6 3LS
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Community Dental Bridgwater
2-4 Taunton Road
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA6 3LS
Employer's website
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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