Specialist Dental Nurse - Maternity Cover

Are you a passionate and skilled Registered Dental Nurse ready to take the next step in your career? Look no further! Join our dynamic team in the OMFS & Orthodontic & Restorative Dentistry department at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals and become an integral part of one of the largest trusts in the North West., Our team features 5 Consultants in OMFS, a Consultant in Restorative dentistry, and 2 Consultants in Orthodontics, along with a skilled Dental Therapist. We proudly accept referrals from across Lancashire and South Cumbria, providing comprehensive oral care services.

Collaboration is at the heart of our approach. We work closely with other dental specialties, such as Special Care and Paediatric Dentistry, ensuring a holistic and patient-centred focus. As a valued member of our team, you will play a crucial role in supporting and chaperoning Dental Surgeons, addressing the needs of patients with diverse challenges, including medical issues, mental health concerns, and anxiety.

Your responsibilities extend to conducting nurse-led pre-operative assessments for both adult and paediatric patients. Additionally, you will contribute to patient education on oral health promotion, empowering individuals to take charge of their well-being.

This is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to making a meaningful impact on patient lives. Apply now and contribute to our department's commitment to elevating the standard of care.

We have 10000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.

Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.

You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you'd never have done. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.

You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.

As a key member of our dedicated team, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on patient care. This service is provided across several sites, including Royal Preston Hospital & Chorley Hospital. We're offering a Full-Time contract for 37.5 hours per week which will end on 10th November 2025 , providing you with stability and the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in your role. Your expertise will shine as you bring your post-qualification skills in either Sedation, Radiography, or Orthodontic nursing to the forefront.