Band 4 Dental Nurse

Job summary Job Title: Band 4 Dental Nurse - 90874 Trust: Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Location : Multiple Locations across West Berkshire (Tilehurst, Whitley) but main site at West Berkshire Community Hospital, Thatcham RG18 3AS Pay Rates: £15.93 per hour Shift Patterns: 30 hours p/w between Monday-Friday 8:30-17:00 Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has a superb opportunity for a qualified individual to support their Dental Nurse team. We are looking for a candidate who has a compassionate approach to care and are looking for flexibility within their role within the NHS. Is this you? If so, we would like to hear from you today. Main duties of the job Assist in the provision of high-quality primary clinical dental care for child and adult patients with special needs who fulfil the criteria for referral and treatment within the service and who cannot be accommodated by a General Dental Practitioner. Expected to work with all patients who receive care in the service and to perform all duties expected of dental nurses within the clinical governance agenda. Provide comprehensive support to clinicians, throughout a wide range of different types of clinical treatments. Set up and prepare the dental surgery or theatre for use at the beginning of the session and ensure that it is left as defined by the control of infection guidelines at the end of the day. Assist with dental radiography under the supervision of an operator, process dental x-rays following the Quality Assurance Policy. About us Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts. Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want Details Date posted 27 August 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £15.93 an hour Contract Bank Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number M0042-90874 Job locations West Berkshire Community Hospital Rookes Way THATCHAM Berkshire RG18 3AS United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description for a more detailed breakdown of the duties and responsibilities of this role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description for a more detailed breakdown of the duties and responsibilities of this role.