Dental Nurse

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust; Darwen; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Darwen is seeking an enthusiastic Dental Nurse to assist in delivering dental care. The role requires GDC registration and offers opportunities for professional development. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and at least two years of experience assisting in dental surgeries. Different working patterns may be considered to support work/life balance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience assisting chairside in the dental surgery.
• Administrative skills are essential.
• IT skills necessary for the role.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivery of urgent, specialist and routine dental care.
• Provide support to the lead dentist during procedures.
• Maintain accurate patient records and perform administrative tasks.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Ability to work as part of a team

Organisational/managerial ability

IT Skills

Education

Qualified Dental Nurse Registered with the GDC

Certificate in Dental Radiography

Certificate in Oral Health Promotion

Certificate in Dental Sedation Nursing

Certificate in Dental Anaesthetic Nursing

Certificate in Special Care Dentistry

Fluoride Application

Impression Taking

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Dental Nurse to join our team at our Darwen Clinic within the Lancashire and South Cumbria Dental Service. We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated individual, with excellent communication skills to assist in the delivery of urgent, specialist and routine dental care.

The closing date is 21 October 2025

Main duties

You must be a qualified dental nurse, with a good standard of education and the ability to work well within a team. Post qualification in sedation is preferred but not essential. You will have opportunity to study for post registration qualifications; you will have access to plentiful CPD and clinical supervision.

You will mainly work at your base clinic; however, you may also be required to work at our other clinics, covering sickness and annual leave.

An enhanced criminal records check will be required for this post.

About us

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care. The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area. Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview. For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role

Person Specification

Education

• Qualified Dental Nurse Registered with the GDC
• Three or more of the following (or working towards a 3rd): Certificate in Dental Radiography Certificate in Oral Health Promotion Certificate in Dental Sedation Nursing Certificate in Dental Anaesthetic Nursing Certificate in Special Care Dentistry Fluoride Application Impression Taking

Knowledge

• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Organisation/managerial ability

Experience

• Administrative Skills
• IT Skills
• Experience of assisting chairside in the dental surgery for a minimum of 2 years post qualification

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.

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum pro rata