Entry Level Dental Nurse
About this role
Exciting Opportunity: Entry Level Dental Nurse (Band 3) - Community Dental Service
Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency
Client: Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Bradford District (Travel across district sites required)
Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time (37.5 hours per week, flexible between 08:00–17:00, Monday to Friday)
Salary: £25,760 - £27,476 per annum
Closing Date: 21st October 2026 (23:59)
About the Role
Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is partnering with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust to find a passionate, newly qualified Entry Level Dental Nurse (Band 3).
This brand-new role within the Community Dental Service is ideal for a newly qualified dental nurse or anyone looking to kickstart their career in community dentistry. You will work under the supervision of an experienced team who will offer mentorship and continuous professional development, helping you gain valuable clinical skills while providing safe, high-quality care to medically complex and hard-to-reach patient groups.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Practice: Provide chairside and clerical assistance to clinicians of all grades, and prepare dental surgeries and environments for sessions.
Patient Management: Deliver safe, high-quality dental care to vulnerable and hard-to-reach groups.
Professional Growth: Attend targeted training and development programs to expand your clinical expertise and support your GDC continuing professional development.
Essential Criteria
Registration: Current registration with the General Dental Council (GDC).
Qualifications: National Certificate of the Examining Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN) or equivalent.
Experience: Current dental nursing experience combined with foundational administrative skills (answering phones, booking appointments, handling patient queries and charges).
Requirements: Ability to travel across the Bradford district to meet service needs. Must have the legal Right to Work in the UK.
Key Dates & Next Steps
Closing Date for Applications: 21st October 2026
Shortlisting: 22nd October 2026 onwards
Interviews: Evenings of 2nd and 3rd November 2026
Note: The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications are received. We encourage you to apply promptly.