Dental Nurse

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 School of Medicine and Dentistry requires a Dental Nurse to join our recently extended campus-based clinic. This post requires a GDC registered Dental Nurse with experience in a busy dental practice to work flexibly providing nursing across our patient based regulated activities. The hours of work are 36.25 hours per week, over 4 days from 08:30-18.00. We would consider requests for part time hours for this role. 

Dental Nurse roles within clinic provide chairside support for clinical placements on our BDSi course. You will be responsible for preparation of clinical areas including instrument sterilization, cross infection control and all relevant information, equipment, and materials in readiness for the treatment of patients. Other duties also include supporting and assisting Clinicians and providing pre and post operative advice and instruction for dental procedures.

About you:

Candidates will need to evidence their experience in a busy general or hospital based dental environment, possess knowledge of SOE, and provide evidence of continuous professional development. You will need to be able to work on your own initiative and have good communication skills. 

For this role you will require a registration with the General Dental Council, along with a National Certificate of the Examining Board for Dental Nurses or NVQ Level 3. 

Additional information:

Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview. This position is based in Preston. Informal discussions are welcomed – please contact Jane Pearson jpearson@uclan.ac.uk.

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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