Dental Nurse

University of Lancashire; Preston; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Preston is looking for a qualified Dental Nurse to join their clinic-based team. This role involves providing chairside support for clinical teaching activities and assisting with patient care. Candidates must be GDC registered and have substantial experience in a busy dental environment. The role offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills while making a positive impact on patients' lives.

Benefits

Attractive annual leave entitlement

Comprehensive employee benefits platform

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in a busy dental environment required.
• Knowledge of dental software, preferably SOE.
• Registered with the General Dental Council and possess a National Certificate or NVQ level 3 required.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside set up and support for teaching programs.
• Support clinicians by preparing clinical areas and sterilizing instruments.
• Provide pre- and postoperative advice to patients.

Skills

Experience in a busy dental environment

Knowledge of dental software (preferably SOE)

Ability to work under pressure

Following instructions

Use of own initiative

Education

Registered with the General Dental Council

National Certificate or NVQ level 3

Job description

Overview

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 University of Lancashire School of Dentistry requires a Dental Nurse 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 and prosthodontics. Tasks include and are not limited to supporting a range of onsite clinicians—including Consultants, Dentists, Therapists, Hygienists, and visiting academics or students—by preparing clinical areas, ensuring effective cross-infection control, and sterilizing instruments. You’ll also provide pre- and postoperative advice to patients undergoing dental procedures, while maintaining compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, and mandatory training updates.

The hours for this role are typically 8:30 am – 6:30 pm over three days rota pro rata.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside set up and support for teaching programs including implantology, periodontology, endodontology, oral surgery and prosthodontics.
• Support onsite clinicians—including Consultants, Dentists, Therapists, Hygienists, and visiting academics or students—by preparing clinical areas, ensuring effective cross-infection control, and sterilizing instruments.
• Provide pre- and postoperative advice to patients undergoing dental procedures.
• Maintain compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, and mandatory training updates.

About you / Qualifications

• Evidence substantial experience in a busy dental environment.
• Knowledge of dental software, preferably SOE.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Registered with the General Dental Council and have a National Certificate of the Examining Board for Dental Nurses or NVQ level 3.
• The ability to work under pressure, follow instructions as well as the ability to use own initiative is essential.
• Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview.

What we can offer you

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. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.

Diversity and Safeguarding

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 Saf 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.