Dental Nurse
The closing date is 14 April 2026
Job summary
Post: Dental Nurse
Band/Salary: Band 4
Duration of Contract: Permanent
Hours: 22.5 hours
Base:Darwen Health Centre
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Dental Nurse to join our team at within the Lancashire Care Dental Service.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated diverse individual, with excellent communication skills to assist in the delivery of Dental Care. You must be a qualified Dental Nurse, have at least 2 years post qualification experience. You will have a good standard of education and the ability to work well within a team are essential.
You will mainly work at your base clinic; however you may also be required to work across the Lancashire Care Dental Service, Covering sickness and annual leave. You will have opportunity to study for post registration qualifications including sedation/ IV sedation and will have access to plentiful In house CPD and clinical supervision.
Informal enquiries to Jo Pearce on 07790387654
An enhanced criminal records check will be required for this post.
To apply for this position please visit www.jobs.nhs.uk using the reference number stated below.
Main duties of the job
To provide clinical and non-clinical support to Trust employed Dental Clinicians operating across Lancashire Care Dental Service footprint.
To be the link between service user and clinician.
To prepare the surgery for the service user and assist the clinicians in a range of dental treatments.
To assist in the provision of oral health care including the prevention and health education to individual Service Users who may have learning or physical difficulties, mental health illness, be medically compromised, dependent elderly or have a dental phobia.
To undertake reception duties and carry out administrative duties as necessary.
About us
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.
The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.
Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.
For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT
Details
Date posted
01 April 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum, pro rata (subject to confirmation)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
351-SPS1483-CLK-D
Job locations
Darwen Health Centre
Darwen
BB3 1PY
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darwen Health Centre
Darwen
BB3 1PY
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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