Job summary

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust are looking to appoint a Specialty Doctor post in Anaesthesia. Applications are invited from suitably qualified doctors with extensive experience in obstetric anaesthesia.

ELHT is a busy hospital and the department covers anaesthetic services to all major surgical specialties including general surgery, urology, orthopaedics and trauma, gynaecology, ENT and maxillofacial surgery. We are a nominated vascular centre and tertiary referral centre for HPB. There is a busy obstetric unit with around 6500 deliveries per year. There is a midwifery led unit in Blackburn (separate site) and a co-located midwifery unit and consultant led unit in Burnley. We currently have a 28 bedded mixed critical care unit on the Blackburn site.

We are a friendly supportive department and are firmly committed to education. We will support any eligible specialty doctor through the CESR process with access to the required surgical specialties. There is also a regional CESR program which successful candidates will be able to apply for. We receive good feedback from trainees. We are ACSA accredited.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be expected to provide preoperative assessment, perioperative and postoperative care to patients across both sites of this busy Teaching Hospital Trust.

This will require some ability to work independently although Consultant cover is always available. The successful candidate will be expected to provide anaesthesia for the broad range of surgical specialties on site. This includes General surgery, Urology, Orthopaedics and Trauma, Ophthalmology and Gynaecology. In addition, we provide anaesthesia for Hepato-Biliary, Vascular, and Major Head & Neck services.

The on-call commitment will be on a 1:11 basis (non-prospective) and is based at Burnley General Hospital. This site provides emergency services for Obstetrics and Gynaecology and is covered by a two tier rota with distant consultant supervision. The post holder will be resident and will support the trainee rota by providing emergency gynaecology services alongside support for the obstetric unit.

The theatre sessions will be flexible in site and specialty according to negotiation and the requirements of the service. This is indicative and subject to change as the service demands. There may also be changes associated with "NHS Services, Seven Days a Week".

About us

Established in 2003 East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large integrated health care organisation providing high quality acute secondary healthcare for the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.

Our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 700,000 patients a year from the most serious of emergencies to planned operations and procedures. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work and achievements.

Our organisation is driven by our strategic objectives and organisational values and we look for people who are strongly aligned to them. The successful applicant will join a flexible, supportive team who work well together. We also have a high commitment to teaching and training, receive excellent feedback from our trainees and have high exam pass rates.

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Dental Nurse to join our Oral Surgery Outpatient Department on a full time 37.5 hours per week basis.

We are a patient focused service and a dedicated team that offer a variety of treatments and procedures among which are: caring for patients with Head and Neck and skin Cancer: Orthodontic, Restorative, Oral surgery clinics and nurse led clinics as well as minor operative procedures.

The candidate will be required to take on board new skills and knowledge, and have a sensitive approach towards, patients, staff, visitors and colleagues. You will be expected to use your own initiative and work alongside the existing team members, including our medical team.

Radiology, Orthodontic experience and impression and photo taking is desirable.

Main duties of the job

Department hours are 8am-5.30pm 7 day service.

General duties will include:

Chaperoning patients during clinic consultations and treatments.

Preparing theatre for Minor Operation sessions and assisting in the same.

Assisting the Orthodontist and Orthodontic Therapist.

Preparing clinic rooms and house-keeping duties

Acting as a co-ordinator on the arrival of patients to the department

Liaising with other wards and departments, as required

We require a motivated, enthusiastic person who will be sensitive and caring

Have good numeracy, literacy and IT skills

Reliable.

Able to work on own initiative, as well as in a team

Willing to work flexible hours and to work across sites, as the service dictates.

About us

We are committed to delivering the best possible healthcare services to the local population while ensuring the future viability of our services. This will be achieved by continually improving the productivity and efficiency of services. Our core focus has enabled demonstrable improvement in our key access, quality and performance indicators.

Our objectives and values

At ELHT our objectives are to:

Put safety and quality at the heart of everything we doInvest in and develop our workforceWork with key stakeholders to develop effective partnershipsEncourage innovation and pathway reform, and deliver best practice

Our values are:

Put patients firstRespect the individualAct with integrityServe the communityPromote positive change

Details

Date posted

28 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

435-S173-26

Job locations

Across East Lancashire Sites

Haslingden Road

Across East Lancashire Sites

BB2 3HH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties

• Preparation of equipment and assisting in Orthodontic, restorative and oral surgery clinics.
• Clinic preparation prepare notes,lab work,devices etc as needed.
• Ability to work four handed with the Orthodontist and with the Restorative Clinicians. That is to pre-empt what instrumentation will be required by the consultant and to have the instrument ready to pass. ( manual dexterity and co-ordination)
• Clearing away instruments, preparation of instruments for re-use and preparation of the surgery for the next patient, using correct infection prevention controls/procedures.
• Good care and preparation of instruments, ensuring instrumentation is in good working order and reporting to sister if repair or sharpening is required.
• Preparation and mixing of restorative materials, also impression materials.
• To work within the department providing the necessary professional and technical support and assistance required for all aspects of dental care.
• Preparation of minor operation theatre and assist in dental and skin minor operation sessions including taking patient observations, such as blood pressure and blood sugar or INR( international normalised ratio or blood clotting) if required and trained to do so.
• Taking telephone enquiries giving advice or directions within scope of practice.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
• Taking, processing and monitoring of X-ray films, initially under supervision until appropriate training has been undertaken
• Carry out dental photography and impressions on Orthodontic patients following successful in house training.
• Give information for pre and post-operative care to patients and carers, including verbal and written instructions. I.e. leaflets.
• Give information and instructions to patients undergoing orthodontic treatment on how to care for their appliances on a one to one basis.
• Give information and instructions to patients undergoing restorative treatment on how to care for their dental work on a one to one basis. This includes implants, bridges and crowns as directed by the consultant.
• Provide reassurance and support to patients and carers/relatives.
• Give information to patients about dental health on a one to one basis
• Provide information to enable the effectiveness of care to be evaluated and records maintained
• Maintain confidentiality at all times. Act in a professional manner to ensure that effective communication with patients and/or carers is maintained at all times regarding all aspects of their care
• Liaise closely with medical and nursing staff, and associated departments, to ensure that clinics are conducted effectively and efficiently.
• Carry out post-consultation duties, such as making follow up appointments and liaising with the dental laboratory.

Job description Job responsibilities Main Duties Preparation of equipment and assisting in Orthodontic, restorative and oral surgery clinics. Clinic preparation prepare notes,lab work,devices etc as needed. Ability to work four handed with the Orthodontist and with the Restorative Clinicians. That is to pre-empt what instrumentation will be required by the consultant and to have the instrument ready to pass. ( manual dexterity and co-ordination) Clearing away instruments, preparation of instruments for re-use and preparation of the surgery for the next patient, using correct infection prevention controls/procedures. Good care and preparation of instruments, ensuring instrumentation is in good working order and reporting to sister if repair or sharpening is required. Preparation and mixing of restorative materials, also impression materials. To work within the department providing the necessary professional and technical support and assistance required for all aspects of dental care. Preparation of minor operation theatre and assist in dental and skin minor operation sessions including taking patient observations, such as blood pressure and blood sugar or INR( international normalised ratio or blood clotting) if required and trained to do so. Taking telephone enquiries giving advice or directions within scope of practice. Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations. Taking, processing and monitoring of X-ray films, initially under supervision until appropriate training has been undertaken Carry out dental photography and impressions on Orthodontic patients following successful in house training. Give information for pre and post-operative care to patients and carers, including verbal and written instructions. I.e. leaflets. Give information and instructions to patients undergoing orthodontic treatment on how to care for their appliances on a one to one basis. Give information and instructions to patients undergoing restorative treatment on how to care for their dental work on a one to one basis. This includes implants, bridges and crowns as directed by the consultant. Provide reassurance and support to patients and carers/relatives. Give information to patients about dental health on a one to one basis Provide information to enable the effectiveness of care to be evaluated and records maintained Maintain confidentiality at all times. Act in a professional manner to ensure that effective communication with patients and/or carers is maintained at all times regarding all aspects of their care Liaise closely with medical and nursing staff, and associated departments, to ensure that clinics are conducted effectively and efficiently. Carry out post-consultation duties, such as making follow up appointments and liaising with the dental laboratory.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• National Examination Board for dental Nurses Diploma or NVQ level 3 equivalent
• Literate and numerate with basic skills in information technology.

Desirable

• Post qualification certificate in: Radiology, Orthodontics, Conscious sedation

Work Skills and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of Oral Surgery
• Ability to use own initiative and manage own work load.
• Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting.
• Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding including children.
• Able to present written information in a logical manner.
• Basic IT skills in word processing.

Desirable

• Understanding team work
• Calm under pressure.
• Knowledge and experience of Orthodontics

Circumstances

Essential

• Flexibility in terms of work patterns
• Must be willing to work across trust sites.

Desirable

• Willing to take on further training to benefit the department

Person Specification Qualifications Essential National Examination Board for dental Nurses Diploma or NVQ level 3 equivalent Literate and numerate with basic skills in information technology. Desirable Post qualification certificate in: Radiology, Orthodontics, Conscious sedation Work Skills and Experience Essential Knowledge of Oral Surgery Ability to use own initiative and manage own work load. Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting. Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding including children. Able to present written information in a logical manner. Basic IT skills in word processing. Desirable Understanding team work Calm under pressure. Knowledge and experience of Orthodontics Circumstances Essential Flexibility in terms of work patterns Must be willing to work across trust sites. Desirable Willing to take on further training to benefit the department

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).

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. 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

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Across East Lancashire Sites

Haslingden Road

Across East Lancashire Sites

BB2 3HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Across East Lancashire Sites

Haslingden Road

Across East Lancashire Sites

BB2 3HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)