University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Maxillofacial Dental Nurse
The closing date is 17 August 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 all three 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 to patients

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.

Our Community Service for adults are provided in people's homes ,community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent , improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care , advice and support.

Details
Date posted: 03 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 4
Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 331-8080550-UHMB
Job locations: Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Ashton Road, Lancaster, LA1 4RP, United Kingdom

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
Registration
Essential

• Registered Dental Nurse

Desirable

• Sedation Qualification

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.

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, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Lead nurse Maxillofacial Department
Lisa Richardson
lisa.richardson@mbht.nhs.uk
07846955445

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