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. There is a requirement to work autonomously to manage a team and use significant discretion when clinical and staffing issues arise.
Responsibilities
- Maintain high standards of patient care, support dental services, manage clinical duties, ensure equipment maintenance, and adhere to health and safety protocols.
- Lead and supervise Band 4 dental nurses and apprentices; conduct performance reviews; ensure compliance with GDC guidelines; manage staff performance and absence.
- Train staff, ensure mandatory training, mentor and evaluate apprentices.
- Budgetary responsibilities include stock control, ordering consumables, and supporting service needs.
- Collaborate with departments for service improvement and participate in auditing, risk management, and incident handling.
About the employer
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) has more than 5,000 staff across Birmingham and the West Midlands, delivering a wide range of clinical services in homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre and one of Europe’s leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry. The Trust is committed to integrated, personalised care rooted in local communities and aims to deliver outstanding, integrated care as a key NHS provider in the West Midlands.
Application notes
Please note: Check your Trac account regularly for communication during shortlisting and selection. Ensure all sections of the application form are completed fully, including full details of referees with business email addresses, telephone contact details, and postal address.
Contact for informal visits
Name: Catrina ColeJob title: Dental Nurse ManagerEmail: catrina.cole@nhs.netTelephone: 0121 466 5146
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