University of Portsmouth
Dental Nurse
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The Dental Academy
The Dental Academy provides academic and clinical education to dental professional students in three environments, classroom, simulated laboratory, and clinic, and provides an NHS primary care dental service to patients.
Purpose of the Role
To provide nursing support to staff and students on the dental clinics to ensure an exceptional clinical experience for our students and high-quality service to our patients.
Working Arrangements
This position is working on-site only, so we are unable to support hybrid working for this appointment.
Available Positions
- 22.2 hours per week - Permanent, term time (41 weeks)
- 37 hours per week - Fixed term contract for 12 months
- 37 hours per week - Fixed term contract until 31 January 2027 (or the earlier return of the substantive post holder) to cover a period of maternity leave (delete as required)
We may be able to support offering fractional hours. Please detail in your covering letter the hours you wish to work.
Interviews
The interviews are currently anticipated to be held on 09 September 2026.
Salary Information
Term Time Contract:
- For salary calculations, you will be paid for 45.92 weeks.
- The difference between 45.92 and the 41 weeks worked each year covers paid annual leave entitlement and public and statutory holidays.
- The salary is divided into 12 equal monthly installments.
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Secondment Policy:
For internal candidates, it may be possible to apply for the fixed term role under the Secondment Policy. If you wish to apply as a secondee, you must have approval of your line manager in advance of submitting your application form. Please confirm in your application that your line manager has approved this.
DBS Check
An Enhanced with child and adult barring service Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for this post.
Contact Information
If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Lisa Hillier, Senior Dental Nurse, 023 9284 5746, lisa.hillier@port.ac.uk
Employer
External Only: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL)
Benefits
Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:
- Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
- Generous pension scheme.
- Generous leave entitlement of 32–35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
- Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.
- Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
- Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
- Excellent training and development opportunities.
- Staff wellbeing programmes.
- Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library, and staff social activities.
- Discounted learning.
- Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme.
- The perks don’t stop there - click ‘apply’ for further information on My Reward and Benefits.
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UKVI Statement
Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.
ED&I Statement
We are committed to upholding the University’s values of being ambitious, open, and responsible, in an inclusive working environment that promotes dignity and respect.
Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.
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