Dental Nurse

Job Summary

Are you a Registered Dental Nurse with the General Dental Council and hold a relevant Dental Nurse Qualification? We have opportunities for you to join us in this exciting time, based in central Manchester. You will provide close support for the Dentist by maintaining high standards of infection control. Confident, competent, self‑motivated and enthusiastic are all attributes required for these positions as well as the ability to work as part of the dental team.

You need to be interested in ensuring quality Dental services and must be able to communicate effectively with patients, clinicians and other healthcare professionals and demonstrate very high standards. In return, we will provide you with a full induction and support you with a personal development plan and ongoing training when required. You will also benefit from being an employee for a large Trust and be made aware of up and coming projects and opportunities that may arise.

The postholder will ensure the best possible dental nursing care and practice is delivered to patients including those with complex medical, physical and emotional needs. The postholder will provide close support to dentistry, maintaining high standards of patient care and infection control. The postholder will act as a positive role model within the department for all staff, patients and carers. The postholder will be expected to learn new skills in line with new practices, qualifications and modernisation and will also have a commitment to continuing professional development.

There is an expectation that the postholder will undertake post‑registration training in Conscious Sedation in addition to other post‑registration training courses relevant to their area of work.

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000‑plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward‑thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation and continuous improvement.

Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working – empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients. You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi‑disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds.

Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives. At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions. Your journey at MFT is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact.

We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

• Date posted: 19 February 2026
• Pay scheme:
  Agenda for change
• Band:
  Band 4
• Salary: £27,485 to £30,162 a year Per annum (pro rata)
• Contract:
  
  Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern:
  Full‑time
• Reference number: 349‑EAD‑7812401*
• Job location:
  
  Dental Hospital, Higher Cambridge St, Manchester, M15 6FH

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification.

This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

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