Radiography Dental Nurse
The closing date is 30 April 2026
The post holder under the direction of the consultant team and in partnership with members of the multidisciplinary team will support a seamless radiography service, ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of clinical care across multi‑specialist departments within the Dental Care Division.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as Radiography Dental Nurse for a minimum of five clinical sessions within the Radiology suite on the second floor and will also work clinically as a dental nurse when required to maintain clinical competencies. They will demonstrate a high level of expertise within the clinical service, providing specialist advice, education and support to health care professionals and patients. They will actively undertake clinical audits and research within the clinical areas and will receive support to attend training/courses appropriate to this role.
Qualifications
* Dental Nurse Professional Qualification
* Professional registration with the GDC
* English Language and Maths GCSE Standard
* Nationally Recognised Dental Nurse Radiography Qualification
* Additional professional post‑qualification or working towards
* Evidence of competency‑based training (phlebotomy/impression taking etc)
Experience
* Management/supervisory experience
* Previous NHS Experience in a Hospital Setting.
* Evidence of multi‑disciplinary team working
* Experience of working within radiology / taking intraoral and extraoral radiographs.
* Good knowledge and experience of HIVE EPR / Radiant
* Experience in the care of patients requiring special care dentistry
* Qualification in Oral Health Education or experience in promoting it within the clinical setting
* Experience as an Infection Control, Education, OH or Research Link nurse
Diversity Matters
We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce.
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.
Key Information
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year (pro rata)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time
Reference number: 349-LCOD-7922299*
Job location: University Dental Hospital of Manchester
Address: University Dental Hospital of Manchester
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