Dental Nurse - Maxillofacial Department

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 27,000 - GBP 31,000; Part time

Job summary

A UK healthcare institution is seeking a Maxillofacial Dental Nurse to provide patient-focused care within the maxillofacial team. Responsibilities include assisting clinics and ensuring adherence to professional standards. Candidates should have a Registered Dental Nurse qualification and experience in dental practice. The position offers part-time hours with a salary range of £27,485 to £30,162 per annum. Commitment to teamwork and patient dignity is essential.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Registered Dental Nurse qualification required.
• Experience in oral surgery preferred.
• Ability to manage stock levels effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist with treatment clinics and patient care.
• Maintain dental units and ensure compliance with health and safety.
• Participate in team development and meetings.

Skills

Experience in dental practice

Ability to work under pressure

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Experience with adults and children

Education

Diploma level or equivalent

Job description

Main area Maxillofacial dental nurse Grade Band 4 Contract 12 months (Fixed term as present uncertainty regarding Orthodontics moving to the ICB late this year. If this happens it would reduce capacity) Hours Various part time hours available Job ref 331-7724090-UHMB

Site Royal Lancaster Infirmary Town Lancaster Salary £27,485 - £30,162 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 19/02/2026 23:59

'Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work'

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.

Job overview

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.

Main duties of the job

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 policies / guidelines and protocols for the maxillofacial department are followed.

To ensure all required training is undertaken.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Maintain a high standard of patient focused care in accordance with trust guidelines and policies.

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.

Person specification

Interview

• Diploma level or equivalent Registered Dental nurse
• Experience in dental practise and oral surgery
• Experience working with adults and children
• Experience in managing stock levels
• Self motivated, enthusiastic, innovative and flexible
• Approachable with an ability to work under pressure

PLEASE NOTE THAT SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED BY EMAIL.

The Trust promotes flexible working opportunities where ever possible to enable staff to balance their work and home life. We are committed to Equal Opportunities and aim to be EffortlesslyInclusive.

The trust operates a No Smoking Policy.

Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our Person Specification will be shortlisted for Interview.

We reserve the right to close a job advert early where sufficient applications have been received.

The Trust does not offer interview expenses to shortlisted candidates unless indicated in the advert.

If the post is subject to Disclosure & Barring Service checking, (formally CRB) a charge of £49.50 for Enhanced and £21.50 for Standard clearance and additional to this a £4.90 administration fee will be made to the successful candidate(s). This currently only applies to roles Band 6 and above and Medical & Dental posts.

Anyone newly appointed to the trust under the Agenda For Change contract, will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 6 month probationary period. This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment.

We have introduced a new system called Pre-Onboarding, specifically to support you right the way through to your first few months in your new role with us at UHMB. This bespoke site has lots of useful information to help you settle into your new role including: what to expect from the recruitment clearances process, where to get a uniform, when you\'ll get paid etc. As well as information on a number of our services i.e. Infection Prevention, Anti-fraud, Inclusion and Diversity, Care Certificates and much more. To access click on this link https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/uhmbt-pre-onboarding.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.