Dental Nurse

Lancashire; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Lancashire is seeking a suitably qualified GDC-registered dental nurse to join our onsite clinic-based teaching team. The role involves chairside support across teaching programs, instrument preparation, sterilisation and infection control, and providing pre/postoperative guidance for dental procedures.

Experience in a busy dental environment and ongoing CPD are essential. Candidates must hold GDC registration and a National Certificate or NVQ level 3 in Dental Nursing.

Qualifications

• Evidence substantial experience in a busy dental environment.
• Knowledge of SOE and continuing professional development.
• Must be registered with the General Dental Council (GDC).
• Hold National Certificate of the Examining Board for Dental Nurses or NVQ level 3.

Responsibilities

• Chairside set up and full chairside support for teaching programs.
• Prepare clinical areas, sterilise instruments and ensure infection control.
• Provide pre- and postoperative advice and instructions for dental procedures.

Skills

GDC registration

Dental nursing experience

CPD (continuing professional dev)

Education

National Certificate of the Examining Board for Dental Nurses

NVQ Level 3 in Dental Nursing

Job description

When you work for the University of Lancashire, you'll be part of a thriving community of talent that's united in a common commitment to transform lives. We do this by delivering an outstanding educational experience and creating prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you'll be playing a vital part in helping us achieve our vision.

About the role:

The School of Dentistry requires Dental Nurses to join our onsite clinic-based team. This role requires a suitably qualified, GDC registered dental nurse to work flexibly providing nursing across our clinical teaching activities, patient based regulated activities, supporting external epidemiology studies and oral health promotion.

Nurse roles within clinic provide chairside set up and support for the teaching programs including implantology, periodontology, endodontology, oral surgery, prosthodontics, BDSi DClinDent and clinical teaching classes. Tasks include but are not limited to:

• Compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, and update training.

• Supporting and assisting the range of clinicians onsite (Consultants, Dentist, Therapist, Hygienist visiting academics or students).

• Provide pre and postoperative advice and instruction for dental procedures.

• Preparation of clinical areas including instrument sterilization, cross infection control and all relevant information, equipment, and materials in readiness for the treatment of patients.

• Full chairside support

Working hours for these roles are 36.25 per week. Shifts will be between 08:30-18:15 Monday to Friday.

About you:

Candidates will need to evidence substantial experience in a busy dental environment, possess knowledgeofSOE and demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development.

You must be registered with the General Dental Council and hold aNational Certificate of the Examining Board for Dental Nurses or NVQ level 3.

Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview.

Use of AI in applications:We want to understand your genuine interest in the role and artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience and the written elements of your application should accurately reflect your own communication style. Applications that rely too heavily on AI tools can appear generic and lack the detail we need to assess your skills and experience.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

What we can offer you:

We have a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits - from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform which includes a 24/7 online GP.

Our people are our most important asset. We'll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you'll be making a positive difference to other people's lives.

About us:

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.

Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.