Senior Dental Nurse

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust seeks an experienced GDC registered Senior Dental Nurse to join the Oral Surgery and Orthodontic team. The ideal candidate will have post-qualification certificates and demonstrated leadership to support the team in the absence of the line manager.

The role involves assisting with complex procedures, maintaining infection control, supervising staff training, and coordinating clinic activities to ensure smooth department operation.

Qualifications

• GDC Registered with current registration and eligibility to practice
• National certificate in Dental Nursing or equivalent
• GCSE in Maths and English
• At least 2 post-qualification certificates in Dental Nursing
• Post qualification in Radiography or equivalent
• Post qualification in orthodontic dental nursing

Responsibilities

• Assist with complex Orthodontic and Oral Surgery procedures
• Maintain aseptic techniques and infection prevention standards
• Monitor patients before, during and after treatment, including IV sedation

Skills

Leadership

Dental nursing

Infection control

Communication

Teamwork

Education

GDC Registered

National certificate in Dental Nursing

GCSE in Maths and English

Post qualifications in Dental Nursing

Certificate in Radiography

Orthodontic dental nursing

Job description

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Dental Nurse

The closing date is 18 November 2026

We are looking for an experienced GDC registered Senior Dental Nurse to join the Team in the Oral Surgery and Orthodontic within the Trust.The ideal candidate will have experience working within an Oral Surgery and Orthodontic Department, or an equivalent clinical setting. They must hold at least two post-qualification certificates or additional qualifications relevant to Dental Nursing and have proven experience assisting with invasive patient procedures. The successful candidate should also demonstrate strong leadership and organisational skills, with the confidence to lead and support the team in the absence of the line manager, including managing staff rotas, coordinating duties, and leading team meetings to ensure the smooth and effective running of the department.

Main duties of the job

As Senior Dental Nurse you would be responsible for assisting with complex Orthodontic and Oral Surgery procedures, maintaining aseptic techniques and infection prevention standards, and monitoring patients before, during and after treatment, including IV sedation. Duties include providing pre- and post-operative advice, maintaining accurate patient records, coordinating multidisciplinary clinics and waiting lists, managing stock and equipment, and supporting audits and radiography where qualified. The role also involves training and supervising junior staff, communicating effectively with the multidisciplinary team, and ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the department. A Senior Dental Nurse must demonstrate strong clinical knowledge, leadership, organisation, communication and teamwork skills, alongside the ability to use initiative and provide safe, compassionate patient care.

About us

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people.

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

• GDC Registered
• National certificate in Dental Nursing
• GCSE in Math's and English
• 2 Post qualifications in Dental Nursing
• Post qualification in Certificate in Radiography
• Post qualification in orthodontic dental nursing

Knowledge & Experience

• Dental nursing experience in both oral surgery and orthodontics
• Committed to own personal CPD
• Effective team player
• Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
• Knowledge of Leadership and Management

Skills & Abilities

• Proactive and able to problem solve
• Able to confidentially give advice to patients in the absence of clinicians
• Able to manage change
• Caring and compassionate
• Self-motivated and able to motivate others
• Able to work closely and openly with team members

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust