Senior Dental Nurse

We are looking for an experienced senior dental nurse to join our team on a full-time or part-time basis. This role involves the clinical and managerial lead of dental nurses, including recruitment, training and supervision and direct line management.

It is expected that clinical work will be integral to this management role.

Advance your career and expand your skills in a supportive and progressive environment. Come and join our amazing team in our state-of-the-art dental facility and truly make a difference to local people.

Model organisational values and high professional standards; work to GDC guidance and local policies (Health & Safety, Data Protection, confidentiality).

Use safe, evidence based practice; take responsibility for your actions and support team based patient care.

Manage the Dental Nurse team, dealing with any performance or disciplinary matters and ensuring appropriate workplace cover for all shifts.

Contribute to induction, mentoring and on the job training; maintain CPD and a professional appearance; be punctual and courteous.

Assist with audits, incident learning, and service improvement to enhance quality and safety.

We are an innovative Dental Social Enterprise that really wants tomake a different to people through the delivery of accessible NHS dental care. We are a purpose-led and values driven organisation. Our mission is clear; weare here to deliver ordinary dental care with extraordinary care.

For more information, please see job description attached.

We recommend that you apply as soon as possible, even if the closing date is in the future.

Applications received may be reviewed before the closing date and should we receive a high number of applications for this post, or high-quality applications which demonstrate suitability, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

We may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date.

• Ability to motivate and lead a team
• Able to identify the development needs of others and self
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Experience of working in the salaried dental service, GDS, mobile services
• Experience of assisting with dental treatment under general anaesthesia and sedation
• Experience of domiciliary treatment

• National Certificate for Dental Nurses or NVQ in Oral Health Care Dental Nursing Award Level 3
• Certificate for the examination in the care of the service user by the awarding body, the National Examination Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN) OR Certificate in Dental
• Radiography OR NEBDN Oral Health Certificate in Oral Health Education (or equivalent) OR Certificate in Extended duties Dental Nursing OR willing to work towards at least one of the above qualifications.
• Registered with the General Dental Council

• Good communication skills both in person and on the telephone: able to deal with complex issues and difficult situations.
• Clear and accurate written skills
• Good organisation
• Ability to empathise and reassure
• Knowledge and competent use of Microsoft Office programmes
• Familiar with dental software computer package(s)
• Ability or organise and prioritise work
• Relates to all clients and staff, regardless of lifestyles and values
• Take responsibility for making appropriate safeguarding referrals via the Safeguarding Lead and provide guidance for others to do so
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to equal opportunities, equity, and the promotion of cultural competency
• Leadership qualification or equivalent experience

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.