Position Summary
Dental Nurse Manager for the Special Care & Sedation Services – part time, 22.5 hours per week (Monday – Wednesday). Primary site: The Royal London Dental Hospital, Whitechapel. May require attendance at associated outreach sites.
Responsibilities
* Provide strong leadership to the Dental Nurse team, delivering patient‑centred care and exemplary clinical skills.
* Collaborate with the Lead Dental Nurse and Matron to elevate staffing and departmental issues.
* Perform clinical dental nursing work on a minimum of two days per week.
* Line‑manage Senior Dental Nurses and a designated number of Dental Nurses within the department.
* Delegate key operational tasks to Senior Dental Nurses, supporting the day‑to‑day clinical service management.
* Represent the department at nurse management meetings and the clinical governance group; take ownership of delivering agreed actions.
* Deputise for the Lead Dental Nurse in her absence.
* Manage operational responsibilities, including ordering stock and ensuring maintenance and repair of equipment.
Qualifications & Skills
* Registered with the GDC as a qualified dental nurse.
* Compassionate, caring approach to patients.
* Well‑organised, presented and professional.
* Adherence to Infection Prevention and Control practices.
* Flexible, capable of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Initiative and effective collaboration skills.
This advert closes on Sunday 12 Apr 2026.
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