Dental Nurse Team Leader

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Scarborough is seeking a Dental Team Leader to manage the Dental Nurses, ensuring high-quality clinical support within the community dental service. Responsibilities include supporting diverse patient needs, maintaining infection control standards, and supervising staff. Candidates must hold a dental nursing qualification, be registered with the GDC, and possess relevant experience. This role offers a supportive workplace with a strong emphasis on wellbeing initiatives.

Benefits

Supportive culture

Recognition awards

Employee wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Must hold a recognized dental nursing qualification.
• Experience with special care or pediatric patients.
• Supervisory and management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support patients with special needs and communication practically.
• Manage dental equipment and supplies efficiently.
• Supervise staff and provide training and meetings.

Skills

Communication

Patient support

Clinical procedures

Supervisory skills

Infection control

Education

NEBDN or equivalent qualification

Degree level or equivalent experience

Registration with GDC

Tools

Dental radiography skills

Computer skills

Job description

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Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Scarborough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

01.08.2025

Job Description:

Job overview

The post holder will provide clinical input and manage the Dental Nurses to ensure high-quality support services. They must hold a recognized dental nursing qualification, be registered with the GDC, and have additional dental qualifications relevant to the service. The role involves working with diverse patient groups, including those with special needs, and ensuring efficient clinical support within the community dental service. Responsibilities include supporting the GA lead, maintaining infection control standards, and supervising staff.

Main duties of the job

• Communicate condition-related information sensitively
• Support nervous, special needs, and pediatric patients
• Communicate effectively with staff
• Apply dental nursing procedures and post-registration knowledge
• Provide chairside support
• Plan and coordinate daily activities and staffing
• Organize staff training and meetings
• Manage dental equipment and supplies
• Provide patient pre- and post-operative advice
• Ensure policy compliance and maintain high standards of infection control
• Supervise junior staff and students
• Assist in recruitment and manage sickness absence

Working for our organisation

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust cares for local populations, offering a supportive environment with recognition and wellbeing initiatives. We seek dedicated professionals committed to outstanding NHS care.

We offer colleagues:

• A supportive culture
• Recognition awards
• Employee support and wellbeing benefits

Please note:

• Posts may close early due to high interest
• Visa sponsorship is role-specific
• No relocation packages are provided for Agenda for Change roles
• All offers are subject to pre-employment checks

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The detailed responsibilities include communication, clinical support, equipment management, staff training, policy adherence, and patient care, among others. The role requires maintaining accurate records, participating in audits, and complying with professional standards. The job description is subject to review and change.

Person specification

Application form

• NEBDN or equivalent qualification
• Degree level or equivalent experience
• Registration with GDC as a Dental Care Professional
• NEBDN certificate in conscious sedation (or willing to work towards)
• Computer skills
• NEBDN certificate in Dental radiography

Experience

• Experience in Community Dental Service, especially with special care or pediatric patients
• Experience with sedation care
• Supervisory and management experience
• Teamwork within multidisciplinary settings
• Clinic organization and administration experience
• Leadership experience
• Reception and administrative experience
• Recruitment and appraisal experience