Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Band 5 Specialist Dental Nurse (requires IV/IHS)
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Specialist Dental Nurse – Band 5 (22.5 Hours, Permanent)
This position will close as soon as sufficient applications are received. Apply as soon as possible if interested.
Community Dental Nurse – New & Exciting Patient Pathway Role
We are looking for a passionate Specialist Dental Nurse to join our dynamic team within Birmingham Community NHS Dental Nursing Services. Our multi-disciplinary team delivers a variety of dental treatments under:
- Local anaesthetic
- Conscious sedation
- General anaesthesia
The Role
Job Title: Band 5 Specialist Dental Nurse
Shift Pattern: 22.5 hours (0.6 WTE), permanent Contract Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
Key Responsibilities
Clinical & Operational Support
- Provide expert clinical nursing support to specialist dental services across all divisional sites, responding to complex patient needs.
- Ensure the highest standard of patient care and confidentiality across dental clinics.
- Manage patients with dental, social and medical complexities.
Equipment & Supplies
- Maintain stock control and rotation of dental consumables and coordinate supplier orders.
- Prepare, sterilise, and maintain specialist dental equipment.
- Safely handle and dispose of clinical waste (including bodily fluids).
Patient Care & Documentation
- Assist in pre-operative patient assessments, including height, weight, and blood pressure measurements.
- Record and contribute to patient records in compliance with trust protocols.
- Uphold all NHS Trust policies and procedures.
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Team Development & Training
- Identify staff/student training needs and escalate with the Director of Dental Nursing/Service Lead.
- Work with the University of Birmingham School of Dental Nursing and School of Hygiene and Therapy to deliver training programmes across disciplines.
- Facilitate quality improvement and clinical governance activities specific to the dental service.
Specialist Health & Safety
- Must hold an active valid Dental Sedation Certificate (IV and IHS).
- Must be up to date with ongoing sedation training and provide a copy of their CPD log upon request.
- Required to travel to other eligible sites/locations as needed.
Requirements
- Qualifications and Certifications:
- Registered Specialist Dental Nurse
- Current certificate in Dental Sedation (IV and Intravenous/Intra-Hoard Sedation - IHS).
- Evidence of up-to-date training logs for sedation specialisms.
- Skills & Experience:
- Experience delivering care for patients with complex medical, social or dental needs.
- Strong ability to follow JCIs and Clinical Governance protocols.
- Flexibility to adapt to varying clinic schedules and sites.
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About Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC)
BCHC is a 5,000+ strong NHS organisation serving the Birmingham and West Midlands community. With over 100 clinical services, we deliver outstanding patient-centred care across:
- Hospitals and specialist dental settings
- Primary care clinics and home-based services
- Family-focused support, including learning disability care
- The West Midlands Rehab Centre and one of Europe’s leading dental hospitals.
Our commitment to integrated, personalised care has placed us as a key provider in West Midlands healthcare. We strive to maintain high standards of clinical excellence and community health improvement.
Why Join Us?
- Permanent contract with structured hours (part-time equivalent).
- Opportunity to work in highly specialised, multi-disciplinary teams.
- Continual professional development and training support.
- Exceptional patient care environment in leading NHS settings.
Contact for Further Information
Name: Beverly Taylor Job Title: Dental Nurse Manager Email: beverly.taylor2@nhs.net Phone: 07872 415 383
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