Dental Nurse - Maxillofacial Department | University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 05 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £27,485 - £30,162 per annum |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 07 March 2026 |
| Location: | Lancaster, LA1 4RP |
| Company: | University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7724090/331-7724090-UHMB |
Summary
This is an exciting position for a registered dental nurse to work within the maxillofacial nursing team at Morecambe bay hospitals where we provide Oral. Maxillofacial , Orthodontics and Restorative dentistry services across bay
The team is very motivated , innovative and committed to providing excellent clinical care to patients
The post will be based at RLI but expected to work as part of the cross bay team to provide occasional cover to other sites
Assist with the provision of clinics which include treatment clinics and trauma and ensure adherence to relevant professional standards to support clinical care delivery to patients .
To ensure polices / guidelines and protocols for the maxillofacial department are followed
To ensure all required training is under taken
We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Maintain a high standard of patient focused care in accordance with trust guidelines and polices
Ensure patient dignity and individual needs are met
Determine the comfort of the patient using communication and relationship skills
Work as an effective team member and support continued team development
Responsibility for maintaining dental units and ensure they comply with health and safety and infection prevention
Maintain departmental stores and equipment
Participate in team meetings
Support patients undergoing treatment with relevant pre and post operative instructions
This advert closes on Thursday 19 Feb 2026