Job summary
- Main area
- Community Dental Services
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week (7.5 hours per day Tuesday to Friday)
- Job ref
- 209-A-25-7648636
- Employer
- East Cheshire NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Weston Dental Clinic
- Town
- Macclesfiled
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 14/01/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Dental Nurse Teams Manager
NHS AfC: Band 6
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
The post holder will be an integral part of the Community Dental Service management team, managing the dental nursing and forming the clinical bridge with administration team, agreed with the Clinical Service Manager, Clinical Lead and Operational Manager.
The Dental Nurse Teams manger will have responsibility for the leadership and line management of the dental nursing teams and administrators, ensuring the highest standard of care is provided by the service to the patients and carers. The role includes organising clinical support to dentists, dental therapists, and hygienists during procedures. Deliver training to students and qualified dental nurses enabling them to carry out their roles.
Hours per week: 30
We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 6 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.
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.
Main duties of the job
The Dental Nurse Teams manger will have responsibility for the leadership and line management of the dental nursing teams and administrators, ensuring the highest standard of care is provided by the service to the patients and carers. The role includes organising clinical support to dentists, dental therapists, and hygienists during procedures. Deliver training to students and qualified dental nurses enabling them to carry out their roles.
For full details please see JD & PS.
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
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).
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you’re applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Dental Care Professional Qualification registered with the General Dental Council.
- Post-registration dental qualification minimum NVQ level 5 or above (diploma level)
- Post-registration qualifications in dental sedation nursing and special care dentistry
- Management training and experience to diploma level
Knowledge & Skills
Essential criteria
- Extensive specialist knowledge across a wide range of dental procedures and practices for special care and paediatric dentistry, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience, through evidenced continual training and development – clinical, dental sedation and theatres
- Highly developed physical skills in accuracy, manipulation of fine dental instruments and materials, including the assembly and sae use of dental equipment
- Decontamination of reusable dental instruments
- Infection prevention and control procedures in dentistry
- Ability to lead and motivate and act as a creditable role model
- Evidence of ability to plan, organise and prioritise own workload within restrictive time constraints
- Ability to undertake audit and report writing
- Good analytical and judgemental skills for complex situations
- Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal
- Excellent keyboard skills – including inputting and data collation, using various software applications; NHSBSA compass, TRAC, Meditec & dental software
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including MS Teams
- Ability to undertake research topics relevant to post – clinical and non-clinical
- Undertaking of audits eg Decontamination, IPC, sedation audits
- Knowledge and understanding of dental software, inputting and maintaining patient records, waiting lists, data resource, clinical rosters, patient screens, quick plans, applying multiple clinics/rooms/providers, templated appointments, COT returns and problem solving
- Reviewing statistical data
- Record management in accordance with NHS Code of Practice including patient, staff and document records
- Understanding of NHSBSA Compass – including monthly statements of activity
- Complaint’s handling – including investigations and responses
- Ability to organise and manage own workload within time constraints and clinical templated appointments
- Adaptable and flexible to change in response to staffing and service needs
- Analytical and judgemental skills for a range of complicated clinical, staff and training schedules
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of the business process & requirements of the service, within budgetary setting
Experience
Essential criteria
- Wide experience of working with special care and paediatric patients.
- Leadership and maintaining good working relationships with colleagues.
- Team working
- Proven understanding of waiting list management and reporting using dental software
- Undertaking appraisals and reviews
- Recruitment and retention of dental workforce ie assisting in shortlisting, interviewing, recruitment & development of team members
- Training and development of dental nurses in clinics and theatre settings, including assisting with sedation
- Ordering of stock, stock control, stock take and audit
- Undertaking of regular audits and writing reports eg decontamination, IPC, sedation etc
- Experience of writing SOPs
Other Role Requirements
Essential criteria
- Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Diane Cliffe
- Job title
- Dental Nurse Teams manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01625422501
- Additional information
Alternative contact number 01270275792
Alternative named contact Sonia King on either of the above numbers
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