Dental Assessment and Admissions Coordinator

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:

We are looking for a dedicated Dental Assessment and Admissions Coordinator to join our dynamic teaching team in Dentistry. This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape the future of dental professionals through training of staff and supporting clinicians during admissions, clinical assessments, clinic induction and placements. 

As a key member of our nursing team, you'll ensure the clinic is correctly prepared for all Dentistry MMIs, Clinical OSCEs and other clinical assessments or admissions assessments and support a range of clinicians onsite in a chairside capacity and/or supervisory capacity (dentist, therapist, hygienist, visiting academics or students).

About you:

To be successful in this role, you will need to be registered with the General Dental Council (GDC) and hold a National Certificate of the Examining Board for Dental Nurses or NVQ level 3. 

You will need to have a wide range of experience in various disciplines including implant nursing, oral surgery and advanced restorative dentistry and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Claudia Cunningham, Head of Dentistry, via email in the first instance. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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.

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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.