Dental Nurse Co-ordinator (Orthodontic MDT)
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Dental Nurse Co-ordinator (Orthodontic MDT)
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Dental Nurse Co-ordinator (Orthodontic MDT) to join the Orthodontic team at the [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] NHS Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in coordinating multidisciplinary clinics, supporting complex orthodontic care pathways, and contributing to service improvement within a specialist environment.
Job summary
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Dental Nurse Co-ordinator (Orthodontic MDT) to join the Orthodontic team at the [Employer hidden] NHS Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in coordinating multidisciplinary clinics, supporting complex orthodontic care pathways, and contributing to service improvement within a specialist environment.
You will work closely with Orthodontic consultants and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure patients receive safe, effective, and compassionate care while supporting efficient use of resources and continuous quality improvement. Responsibilities include coordinating specialist clinics, supporting clinical records and case presentations, and contributing to evidence-based care delivery.
Further professional training and development will be supported, with opportunities to expand specialist skills and progress through continuing professional development linked to a personal development plan.
Applicants must:
- Hold a Level 3 Dental Nurse qualification or equivalent National/Hospital Certificate in Dental Nursing.
- Be registered with the General Dental Council.
- Hold a post-qualification certificate in Orthodontics.
Contract: Full time 37.5 hours per week
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am 5:00pm
Main duties of the job
The postholder will support the Orthodontic service by implementing care plans, coordinating MDT clinics, and taking and presenting clinical records for complex orthodontic patients. They will prepare PowerPoint presentations for consultants and work closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure the right person delivers the right care efficiently.
The role involves coordinating Orthodontic MDT clinic lists and patient pathways, ensuring patients meet oral health standards. The postholder will take and manage clinical records, including photography, impressions, and intra-oral scans, and prepare and present complex cases at MDT and 3D/surgical planning meetings. They will manage digital imaging safely, maintain specialist equipment, and report faults for repair.
The postholder will work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary team and contributing to service improvement, clinical policies, pathways, and protocols.
The postholder will maintain mandatory training and CPD, support staff learning and development, and continuously develop their clinical and management skills. They will will manage stock levels and order supplies to maintain service delivery and balance the budget, ensuring efficient and safe use of departmental resources.
About us
[Employer hidden] NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK and employs more than 20,000 staff across seven hospitals on six sites.
Leeds Dental Institute is a teaching hospital hosting over 80,000 patient episodes per year and provides training and education for all members of the Dental Team.
In 2018 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated our service as 'Outstanding'.
Interested individuals can look forward to the challenges that a position working as a Dental Nurse in one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK will bring.
Rewards and benefits
Generous annual leave entitlement with 27 days plus Bank Holidays for new staff
NHS Pension Scheme
Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
Friendly, supportive and caring colleagues
Support for Parents and Carers
A variety of other staff resources and benefits including employee assistance programme, discount gym membership, car scheme
[Employer hidden] is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.
Details
Date posted: 24 February 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: C9298-LDI-101
Job locations: St. James's University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7TF
Job description
Role: Dental Nurse Co-ordinator (Orthodontic MDT): Band 5
Reports to: Lead Dental Nurse/Head of Dental Nursing
JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY
The postholder will support orthodontic service delivery through coordination of multidisciplinary clinics, clinical record taking, and preparation of complex case presentations.
They will work autonomously within their professional scope, providing oral health advice, undertaking clinical procedures e.g., photography, impressions, scanning, and ensuring patients meet treatment readiness standards.
The role includes responsibility for digital imaging governance, safe use and maintenance of specialist equipment, and facilitation of MDT and 3D planning meetings.
The postholder will contribute to patient-centred care planning, quality improvement initiatives, clinical governance, and audit. They will also support service development, training, and research activities while promoting effective teamwork and efficient resource use.
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Job responsibilities
Role: Dental Nurse Co-ordinator (Orthodontic MDT): Band 5
Reports to: Lead Dental Nurse/Head of Dental Nursing
JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY
The postholder will support orthodontic service delivery through coordination of multidisciplinary clinics, clinical record taking, and preparation of complex case presentations.
They will work autonomously within their professional scope, providing oral health advice, undertaking clinical procedures e.g., photography, impressions, scanning, and ensuring patients meet treatment readiness standards.
The role includes responsibility for digital imaging governance, safe use and maintenance of specialist equipment, and facilitation of MDT and 3D planning meetings.
The postholder will contribute to patient-centred care planning, quality improvement initiatives, clinical governance, and audit. They will also support service development, training, and research activities while promoting effective teamwork and efficient resource use.
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Awareness of Infection Prevention & Control, Health & Safety, Information Governance, and Clinical Governance
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Ability to manage sensitive patient information with empathy, professionalism, and patient-centred care.
- A flexible approach to working practice meeting the needs of the service
- Commitment to contributing to service improvements
Desirable
- Presentation and teaching skills
Experience
Essential
- Orthodontic experience including dental photography, impression taking, and scanning
- Experience using digital imaging or orthodontic software
Desirable
- Managerial or supervisory experience
- Experience using intra-oral scanners
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Dental Nurse Qualification
- Recognised post-qualification in Orthodontics
- Dental Nurse registration with the General Dental Council
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Maths and English GCSE A-C or 4-9 or equivalent
Desirable
- Post-qualification certificates i.e. Radiography, Oral Health, Teaching
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.
Employer details
Employer name: [Employer hidden]
Address: St. James's University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7TF
Employer's website: https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Head of Dental Nursing
Andrea Leech
[contact hidden]