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Main area Dental Nurse Grade Band 4 Contract Permanent Hours Part time – 22.5 hours per week (Mon, Wed, Thur) Job ref 820-8084146-DEN
Site HMP Birmingham Town Birmingham Salary £28,392 – £31,157 per annum (pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 13/07/2026 23:59
Job overview
Are you looking for an exciting new career within the NHS? Are you patient focussed and want to deliver high quality dental care? We are seeking enthusiastic, hard working dental nurses to join the Community Dental Nursing Team.
We currently have a vacancy for a Band 4 Dental Nurse: 22.5 hours / Working days to be Monday, Wednesday and Thursday Based At HMP Birmingham.
As a Dental Nurse at HMP Birmingham you will support dentists and other dental professionals in delivering dental care to prisoners within a secure environment.
The role combines clinical dental nursing duties with prison security procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Account for dental instruments and equipment before and after clinics.
- Work closely with prison officers during prisoner movement and appointments.
- Be aware of safeguarding, security risks, and emergency procedures.
- Support the safe running and security of the dental department.
- Attend additional security training and strict adherence to prison protocols.
- The working Environment will require regular interaction with prisoners under escort.
- You will also be required to work across the Community Dental Services when not required at HMP Birmingham, you will be allocated to Attwood Green Health Centre, B15 1LZ.
- Work flexibly within the Community Dental Service, across all localities.
Main duties of the job
- Maintain a high standard of patient care and confidentiality within all dental clinics throughout the service.
- To prepare and monitor patients for and during their dental treatment, providing pre and post operative instructions as required.
- To undertake the general care of the surgery including dental equipment/instruments (medical devices) and arrange any necessary repairs as required.
- To ensure medical emergency drugs and equipment are available and up to date.
- To provide chair side assistance and postoperative instructions during general anaesthetic and exodontia sessions as required.
- To provide oral health education to patients as required by the clinician.
- To assist the Senior Dental Nurse and Specialty Nurses in the smooth running of the Dental service.
- To support and assist clinicians including all student disciplines.
- To support and supervise all apprentice nurses, undergraduate groups.
Person specification
Education
- Professional Registration with General Dental Council
- Other Dental Nursing post qualifications
Experience
- Relevant experience working as part of a dental team, e.g. General Practice, Hospital, other Primary Dental Services / Community Dental Services experiencing chair side duties
- Experience of working with children, elderly, medically compromised patients, and patients with learning disabilities
- previous experience working in a secure setting
In accordance with UK Home Office requirements, Band 2 clinical and non-clinical roles and Band 3 Non-Clinical roles are not eligible for sponsorship.
Please note that the majority of non-clinical roles (Agenda for Change Band 3 – 6) with the exception of those which appear on this list – link , will not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK.
All non-clinical roles (Agenda for Change Bands 7 – 9) that meet the prescribed skill level (RQF 6) and salary threshold will be eligible for sponsorship.
The Trust will accept applications from candidates who can evidence their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes.
Disability Confident Employer and Guaranteed Interview Scheme
BCHC offers a guaranteed interview to any candidate who is Disabled, Neurodiverse, has a hidden or long term health condition as recognised under the Equality Act 2010, providing they meet the essential criteria of the job role, as set out in the person specification. We encourage applicants to submit their applications and to request any reasonable adjustments where required.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As part of our ongoing commitment to being a Great Place to Work, we actively foster and support a workplace culture that is inclusive and equitable for all staff, patients and service users.
We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed and valued. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with diverse abilities, experiences, and perspectives.
We are also dedicated to supporting the career progression of colleagues from underrepresented backgrounds into this role and more senior roles within the Division and the wider organisation.
Promoting Workforce Equality
In response to data held by BCHC which demonstrates that individuals from particular protected characteristics are under-represented, BCHC are striving to redress these imbalances. In order to do this, the Trust is committed to the employment and career development of individuals with these protected characteristics. As part of this commitment and given this under-representation, the Trust guarantees an interview to any applicants from under-represented groups for positions at Band 8a and above whose application meets the essential criteria for the post as detailed on the Person Specification.
The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of people who identify as Black, Minority Ethnic (BME) and welcomes applicants from these communities. Selection will be on the basis of merit. In order to ensure the diversity of our workforce and understand the differing needs our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.
DBS Costs
Please be aware that all new employees starting work with the Trust will be charged for the cost of their DBS check if it is required for the role. The cost will be deducted from your salary in 3 payments over a 3-month period once you start employment. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to these deductions being made. The charges for the DBS include the administration fee. The total costs are £26.40 for a standard check and £54.40 for an enhanced check. The level of check will be determined by the post you are applying for. For bank Workers the full cost of the DBS check (as detailed above) will be deducted from your pay following completion of your online mandatory training. No payment will be made for your online training until it is all complete and verified by the Temporary Staffing Team. Please note: You will not be able to work any bank shifts until you have completed your mandatory training, and your DBS is in place.
Flexible Working
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) supports a variety of flexible working practices and, where possible (given our range of services and community settings) dependent upon the requirements associated with the role, will actively consider requests made and support these where practically possible. This may include hybrid patterns of working to enable colleagues to request the flexibility of a mixture of home/base working.
In accordance with the NHS People Promise, the Trust is committed to facilitating a healthy work/life balance that is essential to health and wellbeing and to making BCHC a ‘Great Place to Work’. We will be happy to discuss and consider all requests relating to working patterns and hours at your interview so please do ask!
Benefits of working for us:
- Full NHS terms and conditions including extensive holidays, Agenda for Change pay with enhancements
- Attractive relocation payment if you relocate to the local area.
- Discounts for local and national retailers
- Dedicated well-being services for all employees
- Flexible working where possible
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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