Qualified Dental Nurse
Closing date: 14 May 2026
Main duties of the job
The post holder will ensure that clinical and administrative support is provided to dental clinicians, Foundation Dentists and dental care professionals and assist them in all aspects of dental care whether in Health Centres, on domiciliary visits or during epidemiology surveys. The dental nurse will assist the dental nurse team leader, senior dental nurse and dental nurse manager to ensure the delivery of a high quality, patient‑focused, effective and efficient dental service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- National Certificate for dental nurses or NVQ level 3 in Oral Health Care Dental Nursing
- GDC registration
- Additional relevant post registration qualifications particularly in: Conscious Sedation Special Care & Oral Health
Skills, knowledge and understanding
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work flexibly as part of a team
- Ability to act on own initiative
- Effectively prioritise and co‑ordinate own work
- Good time management
- Evidence of continuing professional education
- Able to show an appreciation of the challenges of working with patients with additional needs and challenging behaviours
- Knowledge of Primary Care Dental Services
Experience
- Previous experience in general dental practice/hospital/ community services
- Evidence of experience of working with patients with special needs & challenging behaviour.
- Knowledge of General Dental Service Regulations
- Understanding of Clinical Governance
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.
Equalities statement
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Address
Manchester Community Dental Service, Head office, Chorlton Health Centre
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