Dental Nurse Higher Level

Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Higher Level Dental Nurse to join the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontic Department at Salford Royal Hospital. You must be registered with the General Dental Council and hold a recognised Dental Nursing qualification. A post qualification certificate in Dental Radiography and/or Dental Conscious Sedation is essential. Experience within Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics is highly desirable. The successful candidate will provide specialist dental nursing support across Oral Surgery, Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics, delivering high quality care to a diverse patient group, including those with complex medical, physical, sensory and learning needs. The role offers the opportunity to utilise and develop enhanced clinical skills, working closely with consultants, specialty doctors, trainees and the wider multidisciplinary team. As a Higher Level Dental Nurse, you will play a key role in supporting service delivery, undertaking nurse-led activities, quality assurance processes, patient education, supervision of learners and contributing to the ongoing development of the department Main duties of the job Deliver high quality specialist dental nursing care within Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontic services. Provide chairside support for a wide range of dental and surgical procedures, including complex treatments and intravenous sedation. Undertake dental radiography in accordance with IR(ME)R regulations and departmental protocols. Support nurse-led clinics including oral health promotion, radiography and pre-operative assessment clinics. Provide patients and carers with specialist advice, education and pre and post-operative instructions. Maintain quality assurance processes relating to radiography, medical emergency equipment, dental equipment and infection prevention and control. Support the management and organisation of clinics, ensuring effective use of resources and maintaining high standards of patient care. Supervise, support and mentor dental nursing colleagues, apprentices and learners within the clinical environment. Contribute to audit, service improvement initiatives and the development of clinical policies and procedures. Support the day-to-day running of the department. About us The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care , appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance. Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack (opens in existing window) Details Date posted 07 September 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 236-SUR-NM689-26-E Job locations Oral Surgery & Orthodontic Department Stott Lane Salford M68HD United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and