Dental Education Coordinator

The NHS is building a culture that is positive, compassionate and inclusive – and we all have our part to play. As employers we are committed to protecting and promoting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our colleagues. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution and supports us to be an Employer of Choice, while helping our colleagues to deliver high quality services for our patients and communities. As a flexible employer, we want to support you to work in a way that is best for the NHS, our patients and you. Talk to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s a job share, part time, hybrid working or another flexible pattern. In addition, although the role advertised may have a ‘home’ office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. We are an accredited Living Wage Employer which means that every colleague working for our organisation and third‑party contractors will earn a real Living Wage. Key Responsibilities Work as part of a team to deliver an effective service supporting the development of an education calendar in line with the educational requirements set out by the GDC and needs‑led education with robust quality assurance processes. Facilitate hands‑on clinical and non‑clinical courses supported by the Dental Workforce Development section. Co‑ordinate the online booking system and provide advice and guidance to users. The Post Holder Will Be Required to have a flexible working arrangement that meets the needs of the educational programme. Due to the hands‑on and clinical nature of this post the applicant must be registered with the GDC. Clinical & Educational Support Prepare, set up, and maintain clinical teaching areas, simulation equipment, instruments, and materials for hands‑on courses. Ensure adherence to cross‑infection control policies and maintain safe, clean clinical learning environments. Support the delivery of webinars, digital teaching sessions, and hybrid learning events. Administrative & Coordination Duties Maintain the Dental Education Calendar, ensuring all courses are accurately scheduled and updated. Coordinate the online booking and registration system, managing course capacity, waiting lists, confirmations, and delegate communication. Assist with course documentation, attendance monitoring, feedback collection, and reporting. Liaise with educators, learners and suppliers to support smooth course delivery. North West Dental Education Hub Support Provide day‑to‑day support for training activity within the centre, ensuring rooms, equipment, and resources are prepared in advance. Contribute to quality improvement activities, including audits, stock management, and learner evaluations. Uphold learner‑centred values and ensure a welcoming environment for all visitors and trainees. Qualifications GDC‑registered Dental Nurse with relevant post‑qualification experience. Strong organisational, communication, and multitasking skills. Competent in digital platforms, online booking systems, and webinar/virtual teaching tools. Ability to work independently within defined protocols and as part of a wider education team. Commitment to ongoing professional development and high standards of learner care. We welcome your talent and enthusiasm irrespective of age, disability, neuro‑divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability and/or who are neuro‑divergent. We welcome applications from disabled candidates. If you meet all the essential criteria, you will be guaranteed an interview. If applying for this role on a secondment basis, please make sure you have obtained prior agreement from your current line manager to apply for this position. Please note that we currently do not accept applications via recruitment agencies. If successful at interview, we will initiate an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) to support onboarding. #J-18808-Ljbffr