Registered Dental Nurse

NHS; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool University Dental Hospital seeks a Registered Dental Nurse to provide high-quality care to students and staff. The role involves supporting dental procedures, maintaining treatment areas, and ensuring adherence to infection control protocols. Applicants must be registered with the General Dental Council and possess a recognized dental nurse qualification.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the General Dental Council.
• Highly motivated individual with excellent clinical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to staff and students.
• Support students during dental procedures.
• Maintain a clean treatment area following infection control procedures.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Education

Recognized dental nurse qualification

Job description

Job summary

Liverpool University Dental Hospital provides dental care across all specialties through undergraduate, postgraduate, and specialist services.

Applications are invited for the post of Registered Dental Nurse within the Dental Hospital. Applicants must be registered with the General Dental Council and hold a recognized dental nurse qualification. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual with excellent clinical and communication skills.

Main duties of the job

1. To provide the highest quality of nursing care to all staff and students within the trust.
2. Carry out duties in a manner that makes a positive contribution to the organization.
3. Work with minimal supervision, using own initiative.

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, and Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust, aiming to improve patient care.

The group employs over 16,800 colleagues serving a population of 630,000 across Merseyside, providing general, emergency, and specialized regional hospital services.

Aintree University Hospital is the main trauma center for Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts regional services including an award-winning stroke unit. Broadgreen Hospital specializes in elective surgical, diagnostic, and treatment services, along with patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital is the UK's largest single-site maternity hospital, delivering over 7,200 babies annually. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest in the country offering inpatients 100% single bedrooms, focusing on complex and specialized care.

For roles at Liverpool Women's Hospital, please visit their careers page.

Details

Date posted: 19 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 4

Salary: £26,530 to £29,114 per annum, pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 287-DEN-16-25-A

Location: Liverpool Dental Hospital, Pembroke Place, Liverpool, L3 5PS

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Supporting undergraduate and postgraduate students during dental procedures.
• Recording treatment and related clerical work.
• Preparing materials, instruments, equipment, dressings, and syringes.
• Maintaining a clean and tidy treatment area, following infection control procedures.
• Clearing used instruments and materials post-treatment.
• Assisting with medical emergencies within GDC scope of practice.
• Supporting investigations such as x-ray procedures, blood, and bacteriological tests.
• Receiving and triaging emergency patients.
• Providing pre- and post-operative instructions and ensuring patient understanding.
• Maintaining and minor repairing of dental equipment.
• Assisting with treatments and surgical procedures in various hospital areas.
• Communicating with other hospital departments to coordinate follow-up care.
• Managing stock, checking expiry dates, and reordering supplies.
• Providing cover for absent colleagues as necessary.
• Following all organizational policies and procedures.