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.
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
To be considered for this opportunity, you must be a qualified Dental Nurse registered with the General Dental Council.
If you wish to find out more about this opportunity, or if you would like to apply, please contact PDSE-recruitment@plymouth.ac.uk. A CV will be required to support your application.
This post is subject to pre-employment checks including enhanced clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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 Plymouth’s Peninsula Dental School to support the clinical education of its dental healthcare students.