Dental Programme Support Administrator | NHS England

NHS England; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Dental Education Coordinator to manage postgraduate dental education at the North West Dental Training Hub. The successful candidate will provide both clinical and administrative support, ensuring effective delivery of training sessions and maintaining the educational calendar. Strong organizational skills and GDC registration as a Dental Nurse are essential. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic education-focused team while supporting high-quality training initiatives.

Qualifications

• Mandatory GDC registration as a Dental Nurse with relevant experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Competence with digital platforms and online booking systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain clinical teaching areas for courses.
• Support delivery of webinars and maintain the Dental Education Calendar.
• Coordinate online booking and assist with documentation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking skills

Competence in digital platforms

Education

GDC-registration as a Dental Nurse

Relevant post-qualification experience

Tools

Online booking systems

Webinar/virtual teaching tools

Job description

Dental Education Coordinators are responsible for the coordination of postgraduate dental education and training across the North West of England.

The Dental Education Coordinator will provide effective and efficient Clinical, administration and support as part of a wider team. The post will work mainly at the Dental Training Hub, Altrincham where the training for the Dental Workforce is undertaken. You may be asked to attend other events across the region on an ad hoc basis.

The Dental Education Coordinator is responsible for:

• Working as part of a team to deliver an effective service supporting the development of an education calendar in line with the educational requirements set out by the GDC and needs‑led education with robust quality assurance processes.
• Facilitate hands on clinical and non‑clinical courses supported by the Dental Workforce Development section.
• The co‑ordination of the online booking system and provide advice and guidance to users.

The post holder will be:

• Required to have a flexible working arrangement that meets the needs of the educational programme.
• Due to the hands on and clinical nature of this post the applicant must be registered with the GDC.

Our work supports the NHS to deliver high quality services for patients and best value for taxpayers.

Our staff bring expertise across hundreds of specialisms — including clinical, operational, commissioning, technology, data science, cyber security, software engineering, education, and commercial — enabling us to design and deliver high‑quality NHS services.

We lead the NHS in England by:

• Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities
• Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential
• Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
• Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
• Delivering value for money

Earlier this year, the Government announced that NHS England will gradually merge with the Department of Health and Social Care, leading to full integration. The aim is to create a smaller, more strategic centre that reduces duplication and eliminates waste.

If successful at interview, we will initiate an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR). This retrieves key data from your current or previous NHS employer to support onboarding, including competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You may opt out at any stage of the recruitment process.

Job Summary

The postholder will provide clinical and administrative support to ensure the effective delivery of postgraduate dental education at the North West Dental Training Hub in Altrincham. Working within a small, education‑focused team, the Dental Coordinator will facilitate hands‑on training sessions and webinars, maintain educational calendar, and coordinate course bookings. They will contribute to a high‑quality learning environment and ensure that all training activities run safely, efficiently, and in line with NHS and GDC standards.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical & Educational Support

• Prepare, set up, and maintain clinical teaching areas, simulation equipment, instruments, and materials for hands‑on courses.
• Ensure adherence to cross‑infection control policies and maintain safe, clean clinical learning environments.
• Support the delivery of webinars, digital teaching sessions, and hybrid learning events.

Administrative & Coordination Duties

• Maintain the Dental Education Calendar, ensuring all courses, are accurately scheduled and updated.
• Coordinate the online booking and registration system, managing course capacity, waiting lists, confirmations, and delegate communication.
• Assist with course documentation, attendance monitoring, feedback collection, and reporting.
• Liaise with educators, learners and suppliers to support smooth course delivery.

North West Dental Education Hub Support

• Provide day‑to‑day support for training activity within the centre, ensuring rooms, equipment, and resources are prepared in advance.
• Contribute to quality improvement activities, including audits, stock management, and learner evaluations.
• Uphold learner‑centred values and ensure a welcoming environment for all visitors and trainees.

Person Specification

Essential:

• GDC‑registered Dental Nurse with relevant post‑qualification experience.
• Strong organisational, communication, and multitasking skills.
• Competent in digital platforms, online booking systems, and webinar/virtual teaching tools.
• Ability to work independently within defined protocols and as part of a wider education team.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and high standards of learner care.

You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

This advert closes on Tuesday 16 Dec 2025