Registered Dental Nurse | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare organization in Liverpool is seeking a Registered Dental Nurse to deliver high-quality nursing care in the Dental Hospital. The ideal candidate will be GDC registered, motivated, and possess excellent clinical and communication skills. Responsibilities include assisting during procedures and triaging emergency patients, ensuring adherence to infection control standards. This role is vital for supporting both staff and students in a busy clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the General Dental Council.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Highly motivated with good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to staff and students.
• Support students during procedures, record treatment data.
• Maintain infection control standards.

Skills

Excellent clinical skills

Strong communication skills

Personal initiative

Education

Recognised dental nurse qualification

Job description

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

The role involves providing high-quality nursing care to staff and students within the trust, working with minimal supervision, and using personal initiative.

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust includes Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, and Royal Liverpool University Hospital. It is part of the NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024, aiming to improve patient care.

The Group employs over 16,800 colleagues, serving the 630,000 people across Merseyside and providing regional services to over two million in the North West. Key facilities include Aintree University Hospital, a regional trauma and stroke center; Broadgreen Hospital, offering elective surgical and diagnostic services; Liverpool Women’s Hospital, specializing in women and babies' health; and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital, focusing on complex care and specialist services.

Key responsibilities include supporting undergraduate and postgraduate students during procedures, recording treatment and clerical work, preparing materials and instruments, maintaining infection control standards, assisting with emergencies, and supporting investigations like x-rays and blood tests. The role also involves triaging emergency patients, providing pre- and post-operative instructions, maintaining equipment, assisting with treatments and surgeries, communicating with other departments, managing stock, and covering for absent colleagues as needed.

The post holder will follow all organisational policies and procedures. The closing date for applications is Tuesday, 22 July 2025.