Dental Nurse Level

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The closing date is 11 February 2026

As a Higher level dental Nurse, you will work as part of the dental team to assist in planning, organisation and delivery of comprehensive dental care to patients. You will provide an efficient and effective dental service across multiple sites in Salford, including a secure unit for young people. This role includes assisting with treatments under conscious sedation and general anaesthesia, and taking dental radiographs under prescription from dental officers.

You will ensure the best possible dental nursing care for all patients, including those with complex medical conditions or disabilities. You will communicate effectively and provide day-to-day supervision to junior team members if required. You will practice within the scope of a General Dental Council (GDC) registered Dental Nurse and maintain compliance with GDC standards.

• Support dentists, therapists, and postgraduates in delivering dental care; provide assistance to senior team members and escalate department issues as required.
• Offer advice and guidance to patients, relatives, and carers regarding treatment and care plans.
• Support and reassure adult and paediatric patients, including individuals with special needs or challenging behaviours, and work with patients with complex medical histories, mental health conditions, or learning disabilities.
• Organise and deliver oral-health nurse-led clinics for core community dental service patients referred by colleagues.
• Assist clinicians during conscious sedation; accompany clinicians on home visits and support clinical assessments for XGA or sedation, providing pre- and post-operative instructions.
• Assist with paediatric extractions and adult special care under general anaesthetic at Salford Royal Hospital; support clinicians in a secure unit for young people.
• Take, process, and store digital dental radiographs in line with IRR, IRMER, and Health & Safety regulations.

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

We are committed to delivering high standards of care and working with local authorities and key partners. Our core values are care, appreciate, and inspire. We welcome people who share these values to join our team.

We offer a role with purpose and flexibility, with opportunities for career development, benefits including annual leave, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities.

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The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people across Greater Manchester, with colleagues working across multiple sites to save and improve lives. We are committed to high standards of care and to collaboration with local authorities and partners. We value care, appreciate, and inspire as our core values.

We offer a role with purpose and flexibility, with opportunities for challenge and career progression, and a benefits package that supports a healthy work-life balance.

• Registered with the General Dental Council (GDC).
• National Examining Board for Dental Nurses Certificate or equivalent.
• Post-qualification in Dental Radiography and/or Dental Conscious Sedation.
• In-depth knowledge of dental nursing skills related to comprehensive dental care.
• Basic IT skills; use of clinical IT systems is an advantage.
• NEBDN post-qualification in:
  Oral Health / Fluoride Varnish Application / Special Care Dental Nursing.
• Proven experience of working in a Community Dental Service.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975; a Disclosure check will be required.