Qualified Dental Nurse | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a Registered Dental Nurse to support clinicians with Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics. The position requires effective communication with patients and adherence to high standards of infection control. Full training and development support will be provided. Interested applicants should apply by November 3, 2025.

Qualifications

• Registered Dental Nurse with the General Dental Council.
• Experience or willingness to gain experience in Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for the clinician by maintaining infection control.
• Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare professionals.

Job description

Job Summary

Are you a Registered Dental Nurse with the General Dental Council and have experience or would you like to gain experience in Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics?

We have opportunities for you to join us during this exciting time, based at Wythenshawe Hospital. Our newly opened department located on the Second floor is purpose-built for excellent patient care.

Key Responsibilities

You will provide close support for the clinician by maintaining high standards of infection control in both Maxillofacial and Orthodontics. You should be confident, competent, self‑motivated and enthusiastic, able 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 while demonstrating very high standards.

Support & Development

In return, we will provide 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, with access to up‑and‑coming projects and opportunities.

About Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT)

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of over £3bn and operates on a different scale to most other NHS Trusts. We create an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year. Brining together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30 000‑strong workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate, so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & drive research & innovation through the introduction of Hive – our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022. We’re proud to be a major academic research centre & education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to facilitate high‑quality research programmes. We’re also embarking on our Green Plan, which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

Application Guidance

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. You’ll also want to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification for details about the Trust, our benefits and how we care for you as you care for others.

Diversity & Equality

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, email our team at [e-mail].

Closing Date

This advert closes on Monday 3 Nov 2025.