Dental Nurse

East Cheshire; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS

Maternity cover

Pro rata salary

Job summary

East Cheshire NHS Trust is seeking a registered Dental Nurse for maternity cover at Weston Dental Clinic, Macclesfield. The role is part-time (29 hours over 4 days) and fixed-term for up to 12 months, with start date following onboarding processes.

You will support clinicians in community dental services, perform chair-side assistance, and ensure high standards of patient care across adult and paediatric cases. DBS enhanced is required.

Qualifications

• Registered dental nurse qualification (NEBDN) or equivalent.
• Continual professional development relevant to post.
• Competency in literacy and numeracy.
• Post-certificate qualifications in dental specialties as listed.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair side assistance and theatre support within scope.
• Assist in delivery of dental treatment for complex patients.
• Input patient notes and charting in dental software.
• Maintain decontamination and IPC logs as required.
• Support in special care dentistry and paediatric exodontia.

Skills

Dental nursing tasks

Chair side support

Communication skills

Time management

GDPR awareness

Education

Registered dental nurse qualification

Certificate in Dental Sedation Nursing

Certificate in Dental Radiology

Certificate in Special Care Dentistry

Certificate in Oral Health Education

Tools

Dental software (charting)

Job description

Main area Dental Nurse - Community Dental Services Grade NHS AfC: Band 4 Contract 12 months (Contract Type: Fixed Term (up to 12 months) Duration: Up to 12 months, with the actual contract length dependent on the successful candidate's start date following completion of pre-employment checks and onboarding processes.) Hours Part time - 29 hours per week Job ref 209-A-26-8341108

Site Weston Dental Clinic Town Macclesfield Salary £28,392 - £31,157 per anum pro rata (subject to job maching) Salary period Yearly Closing 29/10/2026 23:59

It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

Job overview

**Subject to job matching**

Dental Nurse – Maternity cover

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a registered Dental Nurse to cover maternity leave, giving an insight into working for the Community Dental Service at East Cheshire NHS Trust.

This would be a fixed term, part time post, working 29 hours over 4 days per week at Weston Clinic, Macclesfield, until January 2028.

The post holder must be self-motivated, organised and experienced in general dental nursing, with excellent communication skills.

The successful recruit will

• Support the service in providing a unified approach to deliver a high standard of patient care.
• Be a key member of the dental team, to assist in the smooth operation and organisation of the surgeries and theatres.
• Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet and deliver the needs of patients, their families, and carers.
• Assist in the provision of dental treatment in clinic and theatre settings, providing special care dentistry and paediatric exodontia services, providing clinical support in a range of treatments for a broad client base.
• Attend general anaesthetic sessions when required – following training.
• Carry out the decontamination, disinfection, sterilisation and maintenance of dental instruments and equipment, effectively.
• Be familiar with dental software for inputting of patient notes and charting.

Main duties of the job

To support clinicians in a specialist community dental service delivering high-quality dental care in Special Care Dentistry and paediatric exodontia, to a wide range of patients; including those with complex medical conditions and challenging behaviours.

To provide chair side assistance, domicilary and theatre support as appropriate within the remit of a registered Dental Nurse with post certificate qualifications, for clinicians in the performance of their range of specialisms in dental treatment.

To provide assistance and support to patients and carers at all times throughout patient journey of care, including patients with complex medical conditions and challenging behaviours.

1.To carry out the decontamination process and storage of reusable dental instruments in accordance with HTM01-05 and standard operating procedures. Completing IPC (Infection Prevention Control) and decontamination logs as required.

To work efficiently and effectively as part of the dental team

To work within the General Dental Council scope of practice guidelines for dental care professionals, being accountable for own professional actions.

Working for our organisation

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Person specification

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

Qualifications

• Registered dental nurse qualification - National Diploma in Dental Nursing (NEBDN) or equivalent
• Evidence of continual professional development relevant to post
• Competency in literacy and numeracy
• Certificate in Dental Sedation Nursing
• Certificate in Dental Radiology
• Certificate in Special Care Dentistry
• Certificate in Oral Health Education

Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to undertake routine dental nursing tasks and procedures, with under pinning knowledge and skills.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Department of Health DN/N&M/Sept2026 guidelines HTM01-05
• Understanding of; GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), mental capacity act, consent to treatment & record keeping.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work within templated appointment times
• Experience of inputting to dental software applications – e.g. charting

Experience

• Assisting in the delivery of dental treatment to adult and paediatric patients with complex care needs
• Assisting and supporting paediatric patients undergoing routine dental treatment e.g. exodontia
• Previous experience of working in NHS dentistry
• Demonstrates own activities/provides clinical supervision to less experienced staff
• Accountable for own professional actions: not directly supervised.
• Supported in an acute setting/facility – e.g. theatre
• Delivery of oral health messages in line with current Delivering Better Oral Health toolkit
• Clinically assisting in the delivery of dental treatment during inhalation sedation and monitoring the patient

Specific Job Requirement

• Flexibility and adaptability
• Adapt to change in clinical situations and respond accordingly
• To cover clinics in other areas as required to ensure business continuity
• Have an understanding of key performance indicators (KPIs)

Further Information

• Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question.
• Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role’s eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.