University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Dental Nurse - Maxillofacial Department

The closing date is 19 February 2026

Job summary

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 polices / guidelines and protocols for the maxillofacial department are followed

To ensure all required training is under taken

About us

We operatefrom 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, andUlverstonCommunity 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,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Details

Date posted

05 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

331-7724090-UHMB

Job locations

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP


Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Essential

  • 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
  • Excellent time management skills
  • PC skills
  • Excellent communication both written and verbal
  • Self motivated , enthusiastic , innovative and flexible
  • Approachable with an ability to work under pressure

Desirable

  • Oral Health education certificate
  • Orthodontic Dental Nursing certificate
  • Dental Sedation Certificate
  • Implant Certificate
  • Experience in Orthodontics
Person Specification

Interview

Essential

  • 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
  • Excellent time management skills
  • PC skills
  • Excellent communication both written and verbal
  • Self motivated , enthusiastic , innovative and flexible
  • Approachable with an ability to work under pressure

Desirable

  • Oral Health education certificate
  • Orthodontic Dental Nursing certificate
  • Dental Sedation Certificate
  • Implant Certificate
  • Experience in Orthodontics

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

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP


Employer's website

https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP


Employer's website

https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Nurse maxillofacial

Lisa Richardson

lisa.richardson@mbht.nhs.uk

07846955445

Details

Date posted

05 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

331-7724090-UHMB

Job locations

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP


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