Registered Dental Nurse

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS trust in Liverpool is looking for a Registered Dental Nurse to provide high-quality nursing care. The successful candidate will assist in various dental procedures while ensuring adherence to health standards. A dental nurse qualification and GDC registration are essential. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from £27,485 to £30,162 per annum, pro rata, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Registered Dental Nurse qualification or NVQ Level III in Oral Healthcare required.
• Must be registered with the General Dental Council as a Dental Care Professional.
• Demonstrable recent experience in a dental team is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to all staff and students.
• Assisting clinics with investigations such as x-ray procedures and blood tests.
• Maintaining stock and checking expiry dates on materials.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal oral and written skills

Ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and staff at all levels

Basic IT skills

Ability to prioritise tasks

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

Registrable Dental Nurse qualification or NVQ Level III in Oral Healthcare

Registered with the General Dental Council as a Dental Care Professional

Evidence of maintenance/updated relevant Continued Professional Development

Further qualifications in basic first aid, health & safety, manual handling

Job description

Go back Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Registered Dental Nurse

The closing date is 21 January 2026

Liverpool University Dental Hospital provides dental care across all specialities through undergraduate, postgraduate and specialist service activity.

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 recognised dental nurse qualification. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual with excellent clinical and communication skills.

Main duties of the job

To provide the highest quality of nursing care, to all staff and students within the trust.

Carry out the duties in such a way as to make a direct and positive contribution to the organisation.

The Dental Nurse will be expected to work with minimum of supervision, using their own initiative.

About us

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

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award‑winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single‑site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

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

Job responsibilities

• Recording of treatment and other associated clerical work.
• Preparation of filling materials, impression materials, instruments, equipment, dressings and syringes.
• Ensuring the treatment area is clean and tidy, adhering to infection prevention and control procedures.
• Clearing away used instruments and materials at the end of treatment.
• Assisting with medical emergencies in line with GDC scope of practice.
• Assisting clinics with investigations e.g. x‑ray procedures, blood tests and bacteriological tests.
• Receiving patients attending for emergency treatment and triaging as appropriate.
• Providing the patient with pre‑ and post‑operative instructions and ensuring that the instructions are fully understood.
• Care and minor maintenance of equipment utilised within the dental environment.
• Assisting with all methods of treatment and surgical procedures and working in any area of the hospital when necessary.
• Communicating with other departments within the Hospital when necessary, ensuring that follow‑up treatment is arranged.
• Maintaining stock, clearing cupboards and checking expiry dates on bottles and re‑ordering stock as necessary.
• The post holder shall, as necessary, provide cover for and undertake duties of absent colleagues.
• The post holder shall follow all the policies and procedures of the organisation.

Other

• Empathy with all patient groups, including those with special needs.
• A willingness to accept that flexibility is required to meet the changing needs of the NHS.
• Pro‑active approach to team building.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal oral and written skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and staff at all levels.
• Basic IT skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Registrable Dental Nurse qualification or NVQ Level III in Oral Healthcare.
• Must be registered with the General Dental Council as a Dental Care Professional.
• Evidence of maintenance/updated relevant Continued Professional Development.
• Further qualifications in basic first aid, health & safety, manual handling.

Experience

• Demonstrable recent experience of working as part of a dental team.
• Experience in a hospital setting.

Knowledge

• Interest in oral health promotion.
• Up to date knowledge of the NHS as it relates to dentistry.
• Knowledge of new strategies in dentistry.

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.

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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