Job summary Are you a passionate and skilled Registered Dental Nurse ready to take the next step in your career? Look no further Join our dynamic team in the OMFS & Orthodontic & Restorative Dentistry department at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals and become an integral part of one of the largest trusts in the North West. As a key member of our dedicated team, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on patient care. This service is provided across several sites, including Royal Preston Hospital & Chorley Hospital. We're offering a Full-Time contract for 37.5 hours per week which will end on 10th November 2025, providing you with stability and the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in your role. Your expertise will shine as you bring your post-qualification skills in either Sedation, Radiography, or Orthodontic nursing to the forefront. Main duties of the job Our team features 5 Consultants in OMFS, a Consultant in Restorative dentistry, and 2 Consultants in Orthodontics, along with a skilled Dental Therapist. We proudly accept referrals from across Lancashire and South Cumbria, providing comprehensive oral care services. Collaboration is at the heart of our approach. We work closely with other dental specialties, such as Special Care and Paediatric Dentistry, ensuring a holistic and patient-centred focus. As a valued member of our team, you will play a crucial role in supporting and chaperoning Dental Surgeons, addressing the needs of patients with diverse challenges, including medical issues, mental health concerns, and anxiety. Your responsibilities extend to conducting nurse-led pre-operative assessments for both adult and paediatric patients. Additionally, you will contribute to patient education on oral health promotion, empowering individuals to take charge of their well-being. This is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to making a meaningful impact on patient lives. Apply now and contribute to our department's commitment to elevating the standard of care. About us We have 10000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria. Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns. You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you'd never have done. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path. You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of. Date posted 04 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 7 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 438-PB2743 Job locations Royal Preston Hospital Sharoe Green Lane fulwood Preston PR2 9HT Job description Job responsibilities Be responsible for the delivery and co-ordination of care, through appropriate professional practice, delegation and supervision of duties carried out by junior staff. Proactively manage risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines. Assist in setting, monitoring and maintaining standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care. Maintain accurate and complete records of all care activities, in a timely manner, adhering to local and professional standards for documentation. For more information please see attached the Job Description & Person Specification. Job description Job responsibilities Be responsible for the delivery and co-ordination of care, through appropriate professional practice, delegation and supervision of duties carried out by junior staff. Proactively manage risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines. Assist in setting, monitoring and maintaining standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care. Maintain accurate and complete records of all care activities, in a timely manner, adhering to local and professional standards for documentation. For more information please see attached the Job Description & Person Specification. Person Specification Knowledge & Experience Essential 2 years post qualification experience Ability to work unsupervised Experience of working in an OMFS / Or a Dental Specialty Desirable Experience of OMFS Experience Orthodontics Recent acute experience Knowledge and ability to take dental impressions for study models/MADs Qualifications & Education Essential GDC Registration NEBDN/NVQ qualification Hold a relevant post qualification in Sedation / Radiography / Special Care Desirable A second post qualification in; Dental Radiography Oral Health Education Sedation Dental Nursing Special Care Dental Nursing Paediatric Dental Nursing Dental Implant Nursing Dental Impression certificate Person Specification Knowledge & Experience Essential 2 years post qualification experience Ability to work unsupervised Experience of working in an OMFS / Or a Dental Specialty Desirable Experience of OMFS Experience Orthodontics Recent acute experience Knowledge and ability to take dental impressions for study models/MADs Qualifications & Education Essential GDC Registration NEBDN/NVQ qualification Hold a relevant post qualification in Sedation / Radiography / Special Care Desirable A second post qualification in; Dental Radiography Oral Health Education Sedation Dental Nursing Special Care Dental Nursing Paediatric Dental Nursing Dental Implant Nursing Dental Impression certificate 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Preston Hospital Sharoe Green Lane fulwood Preston PR2 9HT Employer's website https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)