Dental Nurse
| Posting date: | 01 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 September 2025 |
| Location: | Preston, Lancashire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Central Lancashire |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 0984-25 |
Summary
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.
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.
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