University of Lancashire - School of Medicine and Dentistry
Location: Preston
Salary: £26,707 to £29,588 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 5th August 2026
Closes: 23rd August 2026
Job Ref: 0664-26
About the role
The School of Dentistry requires Dental Nurses to join our onsite clinic-based team. This role requires a suitably qualified, GDC registered dental nurse to work flexibly providing nursing across our clinical teaching activities, patient based regulated activities, supporting external epidemiology studies and oral health promotion.
Nurse roles within clinic provide chairside set up and support for the teaching programs including implantology, periodontology, endodontology, oral surgery, prosthodontics, BDSi DClinDent and clinical teaching classes. Tasks include but are not limited to:
- Compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, and update training.
- Supporting and assisting the range of clinicians onsite (Consultants, Dentist, Therapist, Hygienist visiting academics or students).
- Provide pre and postoperative advice and instruction for dental procedures.
- Preparation of clinical areas including instrument sterilization, cross infection control and all relevant information, equipment, and materials in readiness for the treatment of patients.
- Full chairside support
Working hours for these roles are 36.25 per week. Shifts will be between 08:30-18:15 Monday to Friday.
About you
Candidates will need to evidence substantial experience in a busy dental environment, possess knowledge of SOE and demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development.
You must be registered with the General Dental Council and hold a National Certificate of the Examining Board for Dental Nurses or NVQ level 3.
Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview.
Use of AI in applications: We want to understand your genuine interest in the role and artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience and the written elements of your application should accurately reflect your own communication style. Applications that rely too heavily on AI tools can appear generic and lack the detail we need to assess your skills and experience.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
What we can offer you
We have a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform which includes a 24/7 online GP.
About us
We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.
The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.
Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.