Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and inspirational sexual health Matron to provide visible, compassionate and effective leadership across the axess sexual health & HIV services in Liverpool, Cheshire East, Warrington, Halton and Knowsley.

The post will provide clinical and operational leadership to clinic managers, ensuring high standards of governance, patient safety, quality improvement and service performance whilst working under local and organisational policies and procedures. You will provide professional and operational assurance and deputise for the assistant director of nursing when required. You will provide robust governance and CQC-ready oversight, using workforce, quality, performance, incident and risk data to identify trends, gaps and areas for improvement, developing and monitoring action plans and ensuring timely escalation where required.

Main duties of the job

You will be adept in risk and incident management, ensuring learning is embedded across the services, and you will present clear assurance, trends, risks and improvement actions at governance meetings.

Linking with Trust nursing and professional peers, you will drive consistent standards, patient safety, quality improvement, workforce development and service transformation, while providing highly visible leadership and championing an excellent patient experience

The postholder will also act as a senior professional representative for the service, developing and maintaining effective relationships with external partners and service stakeholders, including attendance at regional networks, and linking with local authority and NHS England teams, to contribute to strategic discussions and service development, and to share best practice

About us

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHL Group) was formed on 1 November 2024, born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our communities.

We are one of the largest employers in region, with over 18,900 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services that extend to more than two million people in the North West.

We operate from five hospital sites:Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside, and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to several elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospitalprovide specialist services incardiothoracic surgery,cardiology and respiratory medicine, both in the hospital and out in the community.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single en-suite bedrooms and mainly focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

Details

Date posted

02 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

Depending on experience experience as Matron or senior operational nurse manager

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-DISCO-18-26

Job locations

Axess service Runcorn

Halton hospital

Runcorn, Halton

WA7 2DA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Providing senior clinical leadership and support across the service-wide nursing team to ensure the delivery of safe, effective and high quality patient-centred care.

Overseeing clinical and professional standards, supporting and supervising staff, promoting safeguarding and infection prevention, monitoring performance, managing and presenting risks and incidents through divisional groups and ensuring compliance with relevant policies, legislation and organisational requirements.

Works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and partners to improve patient experience, access and outcomes

Job description Job responsibilities Providing senior clinical leadership and support across the service-wide nursing team to ensure the delivery of safe, effective and high quality patient-centred care. Overseeing clinical and professional standards, supporting and supervising staff, promoting safeguarding and infection prevention, monitoring performance, managing and presenting risks and incidents through divisional groups and ensuring compliance with relevant policies, legislation and organisational requirements. Works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and partners to improve patient experience, access and outcomes

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Clinical Professional Qualification. Degree level or equivalent
• Post-graduate/registration Management or Training qualification /equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience as a clinical manager, with responsibility for clinical quality, people management, budget responsibility and successful delivery of performance targets and quality standards within strict financial controls.

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding and appreciation of diversity
• Key issues and pace of change facing the NHS nationally and locally, assess and describe impact on nursing/clinical professional service.

Desirable

• Principles and impact of the NHS Constitution
• Knowledge and understanding of computerised financial, management, budgetary management and workforce information systems
• Knowledge and understanding of governance arrangements and standards in the NHS and the wider health and social care economy

Skills

Essential

• Coaching & values led leadership style, encouraging engagement and empowerment amongst staff and stakeholders, and in developing high performing teams
• A high level of communication skills, to include but not exclusively, mediation, negotiation, consultation, facilitation, presentation, training and coaching skills using well developed interpersonal skills to influence, inform, reconcile differences and resolve conflicts.
• Solve difficult problems, using a solution focused approach demonstrating competent persuasive and influencing skills
• Analyse data and information, including preparing responses to issues, weighing risks and forming judgements often within tight timescales.
• Competently implement business plans, business cases and project plans in order to deliver the Clinical Service Strategy for the area
• Coordinate area day to day clinical operational activity to meet challenging performance targets within tight financial controls
• Implement policy and implementation plans to deliver the clinical strategy and plans ensuring successful implementation
• Demonstrate competent project management skills
• Cope with competing priorities and a demanding workload
• Deal with uncertainty in a political environment
• Work in an environment with frequent interruptions, and within stressful, unpredictable situations including responding to and solving urgent and emergency situations day to day

Desirable

• Research information and use audit skills to applying findings to influence practice and develop business cases/plans
• IT literate and able to use standard office software and bespoke systems
• Imaginative and innovative in developing new ways of working in meeting patient care and service needs

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Clinical Professional Qualification. Degree level or equivalent Post-graduate/registration Management or Training qualification /equivalent Experience Essential Demonstrable experience as a clinical manager, with responsibility for clinical quality, people management, budget responsibility and successful delivery of performance targets and quality standards within strict financial controls. Knowledge Essential Understanding and appreciation of diversity Key issues and pace of change facing the NHS nationally and locally, assess and describe impact on nursing/clinical professional service. Desirable Principles and impact of the NHS Constitution Knowledge and understanding of computerised financial, management, budgetary management and workforce information systems Knowledge and understanding of governance arrangements and standards in the NHS and the wider health and social care economy Skills Essential Coaching & values led leadership style, encouraging engagement and empowerment amongst staff and stakeholders, and in developing high performing teams A high level of communication skills, to include but not exclusively, mediation, negotiation, consultation, facilitation, presentation, training and coaching skills using well developed interpersonal skills to influence, inform, reconcile differences and resolve conflicts. Solve difficult problems, using a solution focused approach demonstrating competent persuasive and influencing skills Analyse data and information, including preparing responses to issues, weighing risks and forming judgements often within tight timescales. Competently implement business plans, business cases and project plans in order to deliver the Clinical Service Strategy for the area Coordinate area day to day clinical operational activity to meet challenging performance targets within tight financial controls Implement policy and implementation plans to deliver the clinical strategy and plans ensuring successful implementation Demonstrate competent project management skills Cope with competing priorities and a demanding workload Deal with uncertainty in a political environment Work in an environment with frequent interruptions, and within stressful, unpredictable situations including responding to and solving urgent and emergency situations day to day Desirable Research information and use audit skills to applying findings to influence practice and develop business cases/plans IT literate and able to use standard office software and bespoke systems Imaginative and innovative in developing new ways of working in meeting patient care and service needs

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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Axess service Runcorn

Halton hospital

Runcorn, Halton

WA7 2DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Axess service Runcorn

Halton hospital

Runcorn, Halton

WA7 2DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The Band 6 Senior Dental Technician will primarily work within the Prosthetics Department of the Liverpool University Dental Hospital Production Laboratories, delivering high-quality dental technology services to clinical departments across the hospital. The post holder will work autonomously to design and manufacture complex, custom-made dental appliances in accordance with clinical prescriptions, utilising both conventional and digital workflows.

Key responsibilities include supporting chairside consultations, assisting undergraduate dental students, mentoring junior technicians, and contributing to laboratory quality assurance. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain and develop their professional knowledge and technical skills through continuous professional development, adapting to advances in technology, clinical practice, and service modernisation. The role may also require providing support to other laboratory departments as directed by the line manager.

Main duties of the job

Design and manufacture a range of custom dental appliances to prescribed clinical specifications, including cobalt-chromium frameworks, splints and implant-retained prostheses.

Provide chairside technical support, working closely with clinicians and dental students to assist with treatment planning, shade selection and appliance fitting.

Use digital scanning technologies, CAD/CAM software, 3D printers and milling systems to design and produce high-quality restorations and models.

Manage laboratory workflows using digital laboratory management systems, maintaining accurate records and supporting efficient service delivery.

Support innovation, continuous improvement and the adoption of new technologies within the laboratory.

Mentor and develop junior technicians and contribute to the education and training of undergraduate dental students and trainees.

Participate in quality assurance activities, ensuring compliance with professional standards, Health and Safety requirements, Infection Prevention and Control procedures, and Trust policies.

Organise and prioritise workload effectively to deliver safe, accurate and timely dental technology services.

Provide flexible support across laboratory specialties and undertake additional duties appropriate to the role as delegated by the line manager.

About us

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHL Group) was formed on 1 November 2024, born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our communities.

We are one of the largest employers in region, with over 18,900 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services that extend to more than two million people in the North West.

We operate from five hospital sites:Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside, and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to several elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospitalprovide specialist services incardiothoracic surgery,cardiology and respiratory medicine, both in the hospital and out in the community.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single en-suite bedrooms and mainly focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

Details

Date posted

02 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

287-DEN-40-26

Job locations

Liverpool University Dental Hospital

Pembroke Place

Liverpool

L3 5PS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Design and fabricate complex, custom-made dental appliances in accordance with clinical prescriptions, including cobalt-chromium frameworks, dynamic splints, and implant-retained prostheses.
• Provide chairside technical support and consultation, working collaboratively with clinicians and undergraduate students to assist with treatment planning, shade matching, and appliance fitting.
• Design digital restorations and working models using advanced digital scanning systems and CAD/CAM software.
• Operate digital manufacturing technologies, including 3D printers and milling machines, to produce accurate dental restorations and models.
• Utilise digital laboratory management software and Trust systems to coordinate case workflows, maintain accurate records, and support service efficiency.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and professional development.
• Mentor and support junior dental technicians, providing training and guidance as agreed with senior staff.
• Support the education and development of undergraduate dental students and trainees within the laboratory environment.
• Contribute to laboratory quality assurance processes, ensuring compliance with professional and organisational standards.
• Manage personal workload effectively to ensure the timely delivery of safe, high-quality dental technology services.
• Maintain full compliance with Health and Safety, Infection Prevention and Control, and Trust policies and procedures.
• Provide support across laboratory departments as required and undertake other reasonable duties delegated by the line manager.

Job description Job responsibilities Design and fabricate complex, custom-made dental appliances in accordance with clinical prescriptions, including cobalt-chromium frameworks, dynamic splints, and implant-retained prostheses. Provide chairside technical support and consultation, working collaboratively with clinicians and undergraduate students to assist with treatment planning, shade matching, and appliance fitting. Design digital restorations and working models using advanced digital scanning systems and CAD/CAM software. Operate digital manufacturing technologies, including 3D printers and milling machines, to produce accurate dental restorations and models. Utilise digital laboratory management software and Trust systems to coordinate case workflows, maintain accurate records, and support service efficiency. Promote a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and professional development. Mentor and support junior dental technicians, providing training and guidance as agreed with senior staff. Support the education and development of undergraduate dental students and trainees within the laboratory environment. Contribute to laboratory quality assurance processes, ensuring compliance with professional and organisational standards. Manage personal workload effectively to ensure the timely delivery of safe, high-quality dental technology services. Maintain full compliance with Health and Safety, Infection Prevention and Control, and Trust policies and procedures. Provide support across laboratory departments as required and undertake other reasonable duties delegated by the line manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GDC registered Dental Technician
• Hold a BSc in Dental Technology or equivalent
• Hold a nationally recognised Advanced level qualification in Dental Technology or provide evidence of equivalent experience specialising in Prosthetics

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable post qualification experience in appropriate discipline
• Previous experience of working in a hospital or private laboratory
• Experience in the production of complex Prosthodontics appliances

Desirable

• Previous supervisory experience

Knowledge

Desirable

• Have knowledge of digital dental technologies (CAD/CAM, 3D printing, IOS)

Skills

Essential

• Ability to design and fabricate complex dental appliances to prescription
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally
• Ability to work well as part of a large multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• General IT skills

Other

Essential

• Alignment with Trust values: Caring, Fair, Innovative
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and data protection compliance
• Highly motivated and flexible approach to work
• Willingness to learn new ways of working and respond positively to changing working demands within the NHS

Person Specification Qualifications Essential GDC registered Dental Technician Hold a BSc in Dental Technology or equivalent Hold a nationally recognised Advanced level qualification in Dental Technology or provide evidence of equivalent experience specialising in Prosthetics Experience Essential Demonstrable post qualification experience in appropriate discipline Previous experience of working in a hospital or private laboratory Experience in the production of complex Prosthodontics appliances Desirable Previous supervisory experience Knowledge Desirable Have knowledge of digital dental technologies (CAD/CAM, 3D printing, IOS) Skills Essential Ability to design and fabricate complex dental appliances to prescription Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally Ability to work well as part of a large multidisciplinary team Desirable General IT skills Other Essential Alignment with Trust values: Caring, Fair, Innovative Ability to maintain confidentiality and data protection compliance Highly motivated and flexible approach to work Willingness to learn new ways of working and respond positively to changing working demands within the NHS

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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Liverpool University Dental Hospital

Pembroke Place

Liverpool

L3 5PS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Liverpool University Dental Hospital

Pembroke Place

Liverpool

L3 5PS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Liverpool University Dental Hospital provides dental care across all specialities through undergraduate, postgraduate and specialist service activity.

Applications are invited for the post of Registered Dental Nurse within the Dental Hospital. Applicants must be registered with the General Dental Council and hold a recognised dental nurse qualification. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual with excellent clinical and communication skills.

Main duties of the job

To provide the highest quality of nursing care, to all staff and students within the trust.

Carry out the duties in such a way as to make a direct and positive contribution to the organisation.

The Dental Nurse will be expected to work with minimum of supervision, using their own initiative.

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page.

Details

Date posted

02 October 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

287-DEN-35-26

Job locations

Liverpool Dental Hospital

Pembroke Place

Liverpool

L3 5PS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Supporting undergraduate and postgraduate students during dental procedures.

Recording of treatment and other associated clerical work.

Preparation of filling materials, impression materials, instruments, equipment, dressings and syringes.

Ensuring the treatment area is clean and tidy, adhering to infection prevention and control procedures.

Clearing away used instruments and materials at the end of treatment.

Assisting with medical emergencies in line with GDC scope of practice.

Assisting clinics with investigations e.g. x-ray procedures, blood tests and bacteriological tests.

Receiving patients attending for emergency treatment and triaging as appropriate

Providing the patient with pre- and post-operative instructions and ensuring that the instructions are fully understood.

Care and minor maintenance of equipment utilised within the dental environment.

Assisting with all methods of treatment and surgical procedures and working in any area of the hospital when necessary,

Communicating with other departments within the Hospital when necessary, ensuring that follow-up treatment is arranged.

Maintaining stock, clearing cupboards and checking expiry dates on bottles and re-ordering stock as necessary.

The post holder shall, as necessary, provide cover for and undertake duties of absent colleagues.

The post holder shall follow all the policies and procedures of the organisation.

Job description Job responsibilities Supporting undergraduate and postgraduate students during dental procedures. Recording of treatment and other associated clerical work. Preparation of filling materials, impression materials, instruments, equipment, dressings and syringes. Ensuring the treatment area is clean and tidy, adhering to infection prevention and control procedures. Clearing away used instruments and materials at the end of treatment. Assisting with medical emergencies in line with GDC scope of practice. Assisting clinics with investigations e.g. x-ray procedures, blood tests and bacteriological tests. Receiving patients attending for emergency treatment and triaging as appropriate Providing the patient with pre- and post-operative instructions and ensuring that the instructions are fully understood. Care and minor maintenance of equipment utilised within the dental environment. Assisting with all methods of treatment and surgical procedures and working in any area of the hospital when necessary, Communicating with other departments within the Hospital when necessary, ensuring that follow-up treatment is arranged. Maintaining stock, clearing cupboards and checking expiry dates on bottles and re-ordering stock as necessary. The post holder shall, as necessary, provide cover for and undertake duties of absent colleagues. The post holder shall follow all the policies and procedures of the organisation.

Person Specification

Other

Essential

• Empathy with all patient groups, including those with special needs
• A willingness to accept that flexibility is required to meet the changing needs of the NHS

Desirable

• Pro-active approach to team building

Skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal oral and written skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and staff at all levels
• Basic IT skills
• Ability to prioritise tasks
• Ability to work as part of a team

Qualifications

Essential

• Registrable Dental Nurse qualification or NVQ Level III in Oral Healthcare
• Must be registered with the General Dental Council as a Dental Care Professional
• Evidence of maintenance/updated relevant Continued Professional Development

Desirable

• Post qualification certificate(s), eg Radiology, Sedation, Orthodontics, Oral Health
• Further qualifications in basic first aid, health & safety, manual handling

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable recent experience of working as part of a dental team

Desirable

• Experience in a hospital setting

Knowledge

Desirable

• Interest in oral health promotion
• Up to date knowledge of the NHS as it relates to dentistry
• Knowledge of new strategies in dentistry

Person Specification Other Essential Empathy with all patient groups, including those with special needs A willingness to accept that flexibility is required to meet the changing needs of the NHS Desirable Pro-active approach to team building Skills Essential Excellent interpersonal oral and written skills Ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and staff at all levels Basic IT skills Ability to prioritise tasks Ability to work as part of a team Qualifications Essential Registrable Dental Nurse qualification or NVQ Level III in Oral Healthcare Must be registered with the General Dental Council as a Dental Care Professional Evidence of maintenance/updated relevant Continued Professional Development Desirable Post qualification certificate(s), eg Radiology, Sedation, Orthodontics, Oral Health Further qualifications in basic first aid, health & safety, manual handling Experience Essential Demonstrable recent experience of working as part of a dental team Desirable Experience in a hospital setting Knowledge Desirable Interest in oral health promotion Up to date knowledge of the NHS as it relates to dentistry Knowledge of new strategies in dentistry

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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Liverpool Dental Hospital

Pembroke Place

Liverpool

L3 5PS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Liverpool Dental Hospital

Pembroke Place

Liverpool

L3 5PS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Liverpool University Dental Hospital provides dental care across all specialities through undergraduate, postgraduate and specialist service activity.

Applications are invited for the post of Registered Dental Nurse within the Dental Hospital. Applicants must be registered with the General Dental Council and hold a recognised dental nurse qualification. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual with excellent clinical and communication skills.

Main duties of the job

To provide the highest quality of nursing care, to all staff and students within the trust.

Carry out the duties in such a way as to make a direct and positive contribution to the organisation.

The Dental Nurse will be expected to work with minimum of supervision, using their own initiative.

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page.

Details

Date posted

02 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

287-DEN-36-26

Job locations

Liverpool Dental Hospital

Pembroke Place

Liverpool

L3 5PS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Supporting undergraduate and postgraduate students during dental procedures.

Recording of treatment and other associated clerical work.

Preparation of filling materials, impression materials, instruments, equipment, dressings and syringes.

Ensuring the treatment area is clean and tidy, adhering to infection prevention and control procedures.

Clearing away used instruments and materials at the end of treatment.

Assisting with medical emergencies in line with GDC scope of practice.

Assisting clinics with investigations e.g. x-ray procedures, blood tests and bacteriological tests.

Receiving patients attending for emergency treatment and triaging as appropriate

Providing the patient with pre- and post-operative instructions and ensuring that the instructions are fully understood.

Care and minor maintenance of equipment utilised within the dental environment.

Assisting with all methods of treatment and surgical procedures and working in any area of the hospital when necessary,

Communicating with other departments within the Hospital when necessary, ensuring that follow-up treatment is arranged.

Maintaining stock, clearing cupboards and checking expiry dates on bottles and re-ordering stock as necessary.

The post holder shall, as necessary, provide cover for and undertake duties of absent colleagues.

The post holder shall follow all the policies and procedures of the organisation.

Job description Job responsibilities Supporting undergraduate and postgraduate students during dental procedures. Recording of treatment and other associated clerical work. Preparation of filling materials, impression materials, instruments, equipment, dressings and syringes. Ensuring the treatment area is clean and tidy, adhering to infection prevention and control procedures. Clearing away used instruments and materials at the end of treatment. Assisting with medical emergencies in line with GDC scope of practice. Assisting clinics with investigations e.g. x-ray procedures, blood tests and bacteriological tests. Receiving patients attending for emergency treatment and triaging as appropriate Providing the patient with pre- and post-operative instructions and ensuring that the instructions are fully understood. Care and minor maintenance of equipment utilised within the dental environment. Assisting with all methods of treatment and surgical procedures and working in any area of the hospital when necessary, Communicating with other departments within the Hospital when necessary, ensuring that follow-up treatment is arranged. Maintaining stock, clearing cupboards and checking expiry dates on bottles and re-ordering stock as necessary. The post holder shall, as necessary, provide cover for and undertake duties of absent colleagues. The post holder shall follow all the policies and procedures of the organisation.

Person Specification

Other

Essential

• Empathy with all patient groups, including those with special needs
• A willingness to accept that flexibility is required to meet the changing needs of the NHS

Desirable

• Pro-active approach to team building

Skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal oral and written skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and staff at all levels
• Basic IT skills
• Ability to prioritise tasks
• Ability to work as part of a team

Qualifications

Essential

• Registrable Dental Nurse qualification or NVQ Level III in Oral Healthcare
• Must be registered with the General Dental Council as a Dental Care Professional
• Evidence of maintenance/updated relevant Continued Professional Development

Desirable

• Post qualification certificate(s), eg Radiology, Sedation, Orthodontics, Oral Health
• Further qualifications in basic first aid, health & safety, manual handling

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable recent experience of working as part of a dental team

Desirable

• Experience in a hospital setting

Knowledge

Desirable

• Interest in oral health promotion
• Up to date knowledge of the NHS as it relates to dentistry
• Knowledge of new strategies in dentistry

Person Specification Other Essential Empathy with all patient groups, including those with special needs A willingness to accept that flexibility is required to meet the changing needs of the NHS Desirable Pro-active approach to team building Skills Essential Excellent interpersonal oral and written skills Ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and staff at all levels Basic IT skills Ability to prioritise tasks Ability to work as part of a team Qualifications Essential Registrable Dental Nurse qualification or NVQ Level III in Oral Healthcare Must be registered with the General Dental Council as a Dental Care Professional Evidence of maintenance/updated relevant Continued Professional Development Desirable Post qualification certificate(s), eg Radiology, Sedation, Orthodontics, Oral Health Further qualifications in basic first aid, health & safety, manual handling Experience Essential Demonstrable recent experience of working as part of a dental team Desirable Experience in a hospital setting Knowledge Desirable Interest in oral health promotion Up to date knowledge of the NHS as it relates to dentistry Knowledge of new strategies in dentistry

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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Liverpool Dental Hospital

Pembroke Place

Liverpool

L3 5PS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Liverpool Dental Hospital

Pembroke Place

Liverpool

L3 5PS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

**PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY**

At LUHFT everything we do works towards our mission of supporting our patients, staff and our local communities to lead happier, healthier, fairer lives. Our Domestic Team go the extra mile to make a Safe and clean environment for our patients, visitors. Cleaning at LUFT will include working to the National Standards of Cleaning 2025, which incorporates General Cleaning Duties, Floor Maintenance, Enhanced and Deep cleaning of patient area, clinics and offices. Do you want to be part of a Domestic Team that makes a difference ?

We have exciting vacancies within the Domestic Department at the Royal Liverpool Hospital and are currently recruiting for staff to work on clinical areas (wards)

Various Evenings & Weekend Shifts Available

You need to make sure your application does you justice and provides you with the best possible chance of getting an interview. This means reading the job description and person specification and taking time over your application demonstrating your skills and experience

Various Shifts Available

Weekends

Evening

Afternoon

Nights

To be discussed at Interview

Main duties of the job

Cleaning wards and clinics and offices to high standards.

Cleaning wards and clinics to high standards.

Adhering to infection control policy's and procedures

Cleaning experience essential for all posts

Cleaning external areas across the trust

A good understanding of written and verbal communication, you should be able to follow direction, and be able to work in the wider team and on you own. You will need to be physically fit to carry out duties including mopping, damp dusting, lifting and carrying

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.

Job summary

We have vacancy for Experienced Domestic Assistant, working as follows

Part time Monday to Friday working 4.30pm-8pm

Please note this role requires you to have some domestic experience and you must be available to work the hours detailed. You are also required to work flexibly as the role may require you to cover different areas daily.

You will be involved in the cleaning preparation and service of patient areas, including bedded areas, wards, departments, clinics, theatres or any other non occupied areas.

You will be required to undertake a wide range of cleaning and duties associated with maintaining a high standard of cleanliness ensuring that at all time a high quality service provision is offered, maintaining Trust values.

If you you are interested in the role and have the skills we want to hear from you. For your supporting information tell us about you not the AI version.

This post is open to employees of the five LAASP organisations. By proceeding, you are confirming that you are a current employee of The Clatterbridge Centre, Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Liverpool University Hospitals, Liverpool Women's Hospital or, The Walton Centre. Confirmation will be sought for all successful applicants via an IAT. Offers will be withdrawn if the successful applicant is found not to be an employee of a LAASP organisation. Please select Yes to confirm you are an employee as stated and to proceed with an application.

Main duties of the job

• Cleaning wards, clinics and offices to national cleaning standards.
• Domestic duties include working in public areas
• Ensuring all safety processes are followed
• Adhering to infection control policy's and procedures
• Cleaning experience essential for all posts
• Cleaning external areas across the trust
• Following colour coded principles
• Cleaning includes toilets, bathroom areas, wards clinics, accommodation, theatres
• Utilising cleaning machinery safely

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.

Job summary

The post is that of a Specialist in Special Care Dentistry, based at Liverpool University Dental Hospital.

The post holder is expected to have a high level of knowledge and expertise in the field of Special Care Dentistry and should have an innovative approach to teaching, and patient care.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is expected to provide treatment under inhalation sedation, intravenous sedation and general anaesthesia.

The post has an important role in supporting teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students and StRs.

The post holder will help to foster good relationships between the Dental Hospital and General Dental Practitioners, Community Dental Service and Primary Care Trusts and other health care providers.

The post-holder will participate in, and where required, lead departmental quality improvement projects.

All clinical staff are accountable and responsible for their own clinical competence and should limit their activity to that which is deemed to be within their competence.

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page.

Details

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£104,401 to £115,341 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

287-DEN-34-26-A

Job locations

Liverpool University Dental Hospital

Pembroke Place

Liverpool

L3 5PS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is post for a Specialist in Special Care Dentistry (1.0 WTE). The appointment is with the Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and is based at Liverpool University Dental Hospital.

The post holder will be expected to work under the line management of the Clinical Director and Divisional Medical Director.

The postholder will be expected to engage in their own continuing professional development and to provide continuing dental education for other staff.

The post holder will help to foster good relationships between the Dental Hospital and General Dental Practitioners, Community Dental Service and Primary Care Trusts and other health care providers.

The post has an important role in supporting teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students and StRs.

The appointee will be engaged in teaching and training of dentists and DCPs in training.

Job description Job responsibilities This is post for a Specialist in Special Care Dentistry (1.0 WTE). The appointment is with the Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and is based at Liverpool University Dental Hospital. The post holder will be expected to work under the line management of the Clinical Director and Divisional Medical Director. The postholder will be expected to engage in their own continuing professional development and to provide continuing dental education for other staff. The post holder will help to foster good relationships between the Dental Hospital and General Dental Practitioners, Community Dental Service and Primary Care Trusts and other health care providers. The post has an important role in supporting teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students and StRs. The appointee will be engaged in teaching and training of dentists and DCPs in training.

Person Specification

Attainments

Essential

• Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC)
• Inclusion on the GDC Specialist List in Special Care Dentistry (or within 6 months of attainment)
• Membership in Special Care Dentistry or equivalent

Desirable

• Post graduate sedation qualification
• Research degree or equivalent

Experience and Training

Essential

• Possession of a certificate of accreditation or eligibility for CCST in Special Care Dentistry (or within 6 months of attainment).
• Successful completion of a SAC approved 3 year training programme in Special Care Dentistry
• Competence in behaviour management techniques and inhalation & intravenous sedation
• Experience of delivering care under general anaesthesia.

Desirable

• Experience of teaching at undergraduate level
• Experience of teaching at postgraduate level

Quality Improvement

Essential

• Evidence of active participation in clinical audit/service evaluations/quality improvement programmes
• Willingness to play a part in audit programmes at Trust and Regional level.

Desirable

• National presentation of quality improvement projects

Management Ability

Essential

• Commitment to effective departmental management.
• Ability to participate as part of a clinical teaching team.

Person Specification Attainments Essential Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC) Inclusion on the GDC Specialist List in Special Care Dentistry (or within 6 months of attainment) Membership in Special Care Dentistry or equivalent Desirable Post graduate sedation qualification Research degree or equivalent Experience and Training Essential Possession of a certificate of accreditation or eligibility for CCST in Special Care Dentistry (or within 6 months of attainment). Successful completion of a SAC approved 3 year training programme in Special Care Dentistry Competence in behaviour management techniques and inhalation & intravenous sedation Experience of delivering care under general anaesthesia. Desirable Experience of teaching at undergraduate level Experience of teaching at postgraduate level Quality Improvement Essential Evidence of active participation in clinical audit/service evaluations/quality improvement programmes Willingness to play a part in audit programmes at Trust and Regional level. Desirable National presentation of quality improvement projects Management Ability Essential Commitment to effective departmental management. Ability to participate as part of a clinical teaching team.

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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Liverpool University Dental Hospital

Pembroke Place

Liverpool

L3 5PS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Liverpool University Dental Hospital

Pembroke Place

Liverpool

L3 5PS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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