Band 5 Senior Dental Nurse - Oral Surgery/Unscheduled Dental Care

Overview

1.0 WTE (37.5 hours) Band 5 Senior Dental Nurse – Oral Surgery/Unscheduled Dental Care Department. Fixed term 18 months or secondment. Hours to be worked: Monday to Saturday between 8:00 and 20:00. This post involves working autonomously with significant discretion in clinical and staffing matters. The post holder will be part of Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) with a focus on high-quality patient care and adherence to Trust policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the Dental Nurse Team to ensure smooth running of the service.
• Provide chairside support and assist the Dental Nurse Manager and Senior Dental Nurses in delivering undergraduate and post-graduate training and development of the service.
• Educate and develop dental nursing teams to respond to the complex needs of patients across the service.
• Support the clinical specialty to maintain a high standard of patient care and ensure compliance with all Trust policies.
• Collaborate with the Dental Nurse Managers, Dental Matrons and Clinical Leads to enable effective service delivery.
• Prepare for shortlisting and selection processes in line with BCHC procedures.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Experience as a Dental Nurse with leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a team with discretion on clinical and staffing issues.
• Strong organisational and leadership capabilities; commitment to high standards of patient care.
• Commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate training and development within the service.
• Understanding of and compliance with NHS policies and procedures.

Additional Information

BCHC is an inclusive employer and supports flexible working where possible. We provide NHS terms and conditions, potential relocation support, and employee wellbeing services. The Trust offers guaranteed interview opportunities for certain candidates in line with Equality Act 2010 and Diversity & Inclusion policies where applicable. Applicants should have the right to work in the UK or access alternative visa routes. We encourage all applicants, including those from underrepresented groups, to apply.