Qualified Dental Nurse

Are you a Registered Dental Nurse with the General Dental Council and have experience in Orthodontics and Maxillofacial Surgery?
We have opportunities for you to join us in this exciting time, based in North Manchester General Hospital.

You will provide close support for the clinician by maintaining high standards of infection control. You are confident, competent, self‑motivated, and enthusiastic, with 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, demonstrating very high standards of care.

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, gaining awareness of up and coming projects and opportunities that may arise.

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000+ strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe, and 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 impact. We will support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and specific skills and experience you’ll need, please review the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. The Candidate Essentials Guide, which sits with the Job Description and Person Specification, provides details about the Trust, our benefits, and outlines how we care for you as you care for others.

This document also contains critical information you need to be aware of before submitting an application form.

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be “ALL HERE FOR YOU” for our patients, our communities, and each other. As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application – especially personal statements and responses to role‑specific questions – is written by you.

This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce. 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.