Role Overview
Senior Dental Nurses work within a skilled dental team providing high quality care to a wide spectrum of patients across localities within the integrated Dental Service, Birmingham Dental Hospital (BDH) and /or additional external sites as required.
Senior Dental Nurses will be responsible for the efficient operation in the Restorative Departments within the Birmingham Dental Hospital and work alongside Specialist Dental Nurses to support the Division’s aim of providing high quality care for patients. Post holders will be expected to work flexibly across different sites/departments where dental treatment is provided.
Key Responsibilities
- Work autonomously to manage a team and use significant discretion when clinical and staffing issues arise.
- Maintain high standards of patient care, support dental services, manage clinical duties, ensure equipment maintenance, and adhere to health and safety protocols.
- Provide staff training, auditing, risk management, incident handling, and liaise with departments for service improvement.
- Lead Band 4 dental nurses, supervise apprentices, conduct performance reviews, ensure compliance with GDC guidelines, and handle staff performance and absence.
- Ensure mandatory training, mentor, and evaluate apprentices.
- Handle budgetary responsibilities including stock control, ordering consumables, and supporting service needs.
Working Location
This role is based within the Birmingham Dental Hospital (BDH) and may involve working at additional external sites as required.
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