Dental Nurse | Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Lancashire is seeking a Dental Nurse to perform a variety of dental nursing duties within the Specialist Dental Services. The role involves assisting dentists during procedures, maintaining infection control standards, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Ideal candidates will have experience in dental nursing and be committed to ongoing professional development. This position offers the opportunity to work in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in dental nursing is essential.
• Adherence to the General Dental Council's Code of Ethics required.
• Must be registered as a dental nurse.

Responsibilities

• Assist and chaperone the dentist during procedures.
• Maintain dental nursing standards and compliance.
• Ensure safe disposal of clinical waste and sterilization of instruments.

Skills

Assisting in dental procedures

Infection control practices

Stock control

CPD compliance

Job description

The post holder will be required to fulfil a comprehensive range of dental nursing duties within the Specialist Dental Services.

The appointed Dental Nurse will be based at a Whitegate HC; the role is to support the whole team. You will be expected to provide cover at other clinical bases within the Fylde Coast Locality that deliver our services when necessary to maintain efficient services.

Duties

• Assist and chaperone the dentist at the chairside during operative procedures including general anaesthesia and sedation situations.
• Preparation of filling materials, impression materials, instruments, equipment and dressings etc.
• Ensure safe, careful processing of x-ray films and their storage with patient records, in line with health and safety regulations.
• Maintain all requirements related to the profession of dental nursing including CPD, registration and attendance at appropriate courses whether mandatory or elective.
• Stock control of dental materials and other consumables.
• Care and minor maintenance of dental unit, chair, handpieces and other equipment.
• Decontamination / sterilisation of instruments, cleaning of work surfaces in the clinical area and safe disposal of clinical waste in accordance with departmental cross infection control guidelines.
• Daily testing of bench top autoclave. Monthly checks of resuscitation drug kit and emergency oxygen.

Values & Expectations

• Adhere to the General Dental Councils Code of Ethics for all professions complimentary to dentistry.
• Be aware of and respond accordingly to the Trust policy where child protection issues are suspected.
• Contribute to health promotion around dental issues and support initiatives in health promotion.
• Participate in the annual appraisal process and the development and implementation of activities identified on the personal development plan.
• Contribute to the clinical audit activities within the department through data collection and the implementation of action plan.

BTH are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive work environment where every individual is respected, valued, and supported. We recognise that our greatest asset is our people, and we strive to attract and retain professionals who embody our core values. To address previous challenges and promote a culture of excellence, we are seeking individuals who align with our renewed commitment to these values.

This advert closes on Tuesday 2 Dec 2025.