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The role also involves some added administrative duties such as supporting the reception area when required.

The ability to work across the different community dental practices as required is essential . Some experience of working with our patient groups is desirable but not essential.

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.

Click on this link to find out about our values https : / / www.uhbw.nhs.uk / p / about-us / our-trust-values Are you a dental nurse looking for a new challenge? Do you want to make a contribution to the NHS and the provision of dental care in your local community? This role is a 12 month fixed-term, maternity cover post . (October 2024 - October 2025) An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic dental nurse to join the Primary Care Dental Services (PCDS). Our highly experienced team provides oral health care for patients with special health care needs at sites across Bristol, Bath and Weston. What do we offer to you? Apart from getting work within a friendly and supportive team :

• Training and development opportunities
• Highly rewarding job working with patients with additional needs
• Industry leading pension scheme
• Access to an ample Wellbeing offer
As part of the team, you will be responsible for providing clinical chairside support for colleagues with a varied skill mix. Some of main responsibilities include processing dental instruments, daily testing and documentation of decontamination processes and equipment.