Dental Nurse Manager

Job summary To provide clinical and team management of professional Dental Nursing staff and support delivery of clinical services within the Dental Service. This post is based in Aylesbury with regular travel across Dental sites including Amersham, high Wycombe and Milton Keynes. The postholder will line manage nurses in the Out of hours (OOH) service and therefore will need to complete management and clinical supervision during the OOH hours. this will mean adjusting the working day at times to accommodate this. The postholder will be responsible for the line management of the Dental Nurses and Patient Administration Manager assisting when required with the supervision of the reception staff. The successful candidate will be required to carry out regular dental nursing duties working with patients who may have a range of additional needs. Depending on qualifications and experience, they may work within specialist area's e.g. sedation, general anaesthetics, domiciliary or secure unit environment. Working with other Dental Nurse Managers in the service to provide cover across the service. The post holder must have a full GDC registration, management qualification (or equivalent experience) and at least one post qualification such as radiography, special care or IV sedation. Main duties of the job To provide a comprehensive clinical leadership relating to service delivery including management of HR issues and performance, To provide professional leadership and oversight of practice to the Dental Nurse team, provide supervision and develop clinical skills within the dental nursing team. To support maintenance of high standards of dental nursing within the dental service, including decontamination, cross infection control, clinical audit and other governance processes related to dental nursing. To liase with the Dental Senior Leadership Team to ensure that staffing and governance processes reflect the needs of staff and the service. To deputise as required for the Dental Operational Manager To cross cover for other Dental Nurse Managers during periods of absence The post holder is required to work at a level of autonomy that may require making decisions related to the organisation of resources and service provision e.g. monitoring resources, stock and skill mix, providing reports etc in order that senior management may arrive at informed decisions. Responsible for supporting Patient Admin Manager with EDI claims Responsible for approving stock orders and handling financial data About us 1. Maintain the highest standards of care and service , taking responsibility not only for the care you personally provide, but also for your wider contribution to the aims of your team and the NHS as a whole. 2. Be aware of and follow at all times the relevant National and Local codes of practice in relation to their role and function. If you are in a post that requires registration with a professional body, you are required to maintain that registration with the appropriate professional body. 3. Protect the confidentiality of personal information that you hold unless Details Date posted 14 September 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 333-D-MK-CM-1238 Job locations Brookside Health centre station way west Aylesbury HP20 2SR United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Undertake regular clinical activity to maintain clinical skills Clinical dental nursing including delivery of specialist skills (e.g. radiography, special care and/or sedation) in a range of settings, including clinics, general hospitals, Domiciliary care and Prisons. Ability to use technical and observational skills when monitoring and treating patients. Supervision and support for clinical dental nursing staff who are undertaking training programmes to gain additional skills. This may include portfolio sign off and mentoring as appropriate. Role model appropriate leadership behaviours Involved in business planning and provides data and reports as necessary Ability to represent dental nurses as a professional group at various Trust wide fora Oversee student placements within the service Support and maintain a learning environment at work, including identification of individual and team learning and development needs. This will include liaison with the Dental Senior Leadership Team with responsibility for Training & Development Supporting the Dental Senior Leadership team to initiate any changes associated with clinical and service policies/procedures Interprets and implements organisational policy as well as available standards and such as DoH policy and guidance along with Dental Leadership Team for service Accountable to Dental Senior Leadership Team for provision and delivery of service to users Support service delivery by ensuring that clinics are staffed to appropriate levels Completion of management and performance reporting within app