Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Dental Nurse to work as a Research Nurse on a fixed term basis for 12 months. The contract available is for 1 day per week on a 52-week basis. The role is to provide assistance with a variety of research studies, projects and audits within PDSE and undertaken either internal, in collaboration with the University of Plymouth and external research and academic organisations. The role will include both clinical support, assisting with project set up, running trials and projects as well as administrative support, collecting and processing data, arranging clinics and helping to develop and manage processes. Please refer to the attached Job Description for further information. Some projects will involve travel to PDSE sites beyond Plymouth. Expenses incurred will be reimbursed in line with PDSE policy. Main duties of the job Working with PDSE Directors, Clinicians and academic staff supporting various projects Day of day management of the PDSE consent to contact for research process and maintaining the database. Assisting with patient recruitment process Liaising with patients regarding trials and appointments Organising clinics to support research Supporting on clinic for research related activity Collection, recording and processing data Assisting with designing processes to support research Ensuring appropriate governance, ethics and policy are followed Research related administration Undertaking research specific training required for projects, including completion of the Good Clinical Practice course. To provide any further duties as may be required where appropriate to the role About us PDSE is an award-winning Community Interest Company that provides NHS treatment and outreach services to local communities in Devon and Cornwall. As a social enterprise, we are a values driven organisation with a focus on patient-centred care and addressing local oral health needs. We work closely with the University of Plymouths Peninsula Dental School to support the clinical education of its dental healthcare students. Date posted 28 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £27,855 to £31,199 a year Pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number P0007-25-0017 Job locations Damerel Close Madden Road Plymouth Devon PL1 4JZ Peninsula Dental School 20 Research Way Derriford Plymouth PL6 8BT Job description Job responsibilities This role include: A starting salary of £27,855 per annum (£5,571.00 pro rata based on working 7.5 hours per week) 6.6 weeks holiday entitlement (pro rata), increasing after 5 years service. Payment for holiday is included within the annual salary. We also offer a holiday purchase scheme where you can buy up to two additional weeks holiday each year. Support with your learning and development, including access to online CPD platforms plus additional CPD at our two company Away Days each year. Access to the Scottish Widows Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions. Free uniform and funded indemnity insurance. Opportunity to claim back professional registration fees (pro rata) Support for your wellbeing, including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, as well as our new Health Plan where you can claim money back towards certain health expenses, and access gym discounts and more. Access to our Cycle to Work Scheme which operates via salary sacrifice Opportunities to share your skills, knowledge, and experience to help shape the future of dentistry Opportunities to contribute to company development through our dedicated team talk channels Job description Job responsibilities This role include: A starting salary of £27,855 per annum (£5,571.00 pro rata based on working 7.5 hours per week) 6.6 weeks holiday entitlement (pro rata), increasing after 5 years service. Payment for holiday is included within the annual salary. We also offer a holiday purchase scheme where you can buy up to two additional weeks holiday each year. Support with your learning and development, including access to online CPD platforms plus additional CPD at our two company Away Days each year. Access to the Scottish Widows Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions. Free uniform and funded indemnity insurance. Opportunity to claim back professional registration fees (pro rata) Support for your wellbeing, including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, as well as our new Health Plan where you can claim money back towards certain health expenses, and access gym discounts and more. Access to our Cycle to Work Scheme which operates via salary sacrifice Opportunities to share your skills, knowledge, and experience to help shape the future of dentistry Opportunities to contribute to company development through our dedicated team talk channels Person Specification Qualifications Essential Dental Nurse Qualification GDC Registration Person Specification Qualifications Essential Dental Nurse Qualification GDC Registration Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise CIC Address Damerel Close Madden Road Plymouth Devon PL1 4JZ Employer's website https://peninsuladental.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)