Dental Nurse

4 days ago

Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom University of Central lancashire Full time

Job Reference

1262-25

Date Posted

Wednesday 29 October 2025

Application Closing Date

Wednesday 19 November 2025 at 11.59pm

Location

Preston Campus

Salary

£26,707 to £29,588 per annum pro rata

Basis

Full Time

Contract Type

Indefinite

Job Category / Type

Professional Services

School / Service

School of Medicine and Dentistry

Hours

36.25 hours per week

Interview Date

To be confirmed

Job details

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 Nurses 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 a four-day rota pro rata.

About you:

Candidates will need to evidence substantial experience in a busy dental environment, possess knowledge of dental software, preferably SOE and evidence of continuing professional development. You will be registered with the General Dental Coucill 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.

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 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.

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