We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
Click on this link to find out about our values https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/p/about-us/our-trust-values, Assisting the dental staff to reassure and inform the patient of further treatment and appointments. Being aware of language and culture issues and dealing with these in a sensitive manner. The preparation of dental materials, instruments, and equipment ready for each clinic and cleaning away used items at the end of each session in a safe and competent manner. Assisting with the treatment of patients in accordance with all Trust policies. Where appropriate, assisting with patients receiving Relative Analgesia, Intravenous Sedation or General Anaesthetic treatment and providing pre and post-operative care. Washing, sterilisation, disinfection and storage of dental instruments and equipment in line with UHBW cross infection policies. Providing dental assistance/cover across a number of sites including outreach community clinics. To promote a professional and responsible manner at all times. This includes conforming to the Trust's uniform policy and promoting the Trust's Core Values.
General Duties (under supervision)
Working under supervision of the Senior Dental Nurses to ensure the smooth operational running of the department. Undertaking general cleaning of surfaces and equipment to ensure a high standard of cleanliness is maintained. Dealing competently and safely with hazardous and toxic waste material. Taking direction and additional duties as required by the Senior Dental Nurses and Dental Nurse Tutor within the Scope of Practice of a Dental Nurse., 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. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge., We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
· 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. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
· The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
· UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
· To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.
· If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system.
· The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.
· By applying for this post, you are agreeing to University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.
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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

Job overview
We are looking for 10 student dental nurses to join us who are dedicated and committed people who will work towards the National Examining Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN) working to towards the Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing.
This is an exciting time for our excellent training programme as upon successful achievement of the qualification it can be used towards UCAS points to further careers.
The successful applicants will be fully supported by our experienced Dental Nurse Tutors and nursing staff and will be provided with theoretical and practical teaching alongside clinical experience.