Band 5 Senior Dental Nurse

OverviewBand 5 Senior Dental Nurse - Oral Surgery/Unscheduled Dental CareLocation: Birmingham Dental Hospital, 5 Mill Pool Way, Birmingham, B5 7EG, United KingdomEmployer: Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation TrustNote: This job posting appears to be for a Band 5 Senior Dental Nurse within the Oral Surgery/Unscheduled Dental Care Department, with a fixed term 18 month contract and 1.0 WTE (37.5 hours). Hours to be worked: Monday to Saturday between 8am – 8pm. Post available: 1.0 WTE. Secondment opportunities may be available with prior line manager agreement. Job DetailsSalary £31,049 to £37,796 per annumBand Band 5Contract Fixed termDuration 18 monthsWorking pattern Full-timeReference number 820-7526414-DEN-APost availability and duties The post holder will be an enthusiastic, dynamic and experienced Dental Nurse who has excellent interpersonal, organizational and leadership skills and will work in close collaboration with the Dental Nurse Managers, Dental Matrons and Clinical Leads. Responsibilities include management and development of the Dental Nurse Team to ensure smooth running of the service, with chairside activity and support for the Dental Nurse Manager and other Senior Dental Nurses in training and development. ResponsibilitiesThe post holder will support the clinical specialty to ensure a high standard of patient care and adherence to Trust policies and procedures. This includes chairside activity and supporting undergraduate and postgraduate training and development of the Service. They will educate and develop dental nursing teams to meet the acceptance criteria across the service. About UsBirmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) has over 5000 staff across Birmingham and the West Midlands in community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services in homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities, including services for children, adults and families, two community hospitals, and a leading Dental Hospital and School of Dentistry. Our aim is outstanding, integrated, person-centred care rooted in local communities. If you want to Be Part of Our Team and work with a Foundation Trust striving for better care and healthier communities, we want to hear from you. Important Application NotesPlease check your Trac account regularly as this is how we will communicate during shortlisting and selection.Please ensure all sections of the application form are completed fully and provide full details of referees including business email address, telephone contact details and postal address. DetailsDate posted 28 November 2025Pay scheme Agenda for ChangeJob location Birmingham Dental Hospital, 5 Mill Pool Way, Birmingham, B5 7EG Job Description / Responsibilities Senior Dental Nurse within a dental team providing high quality care across localities within the integrated Dental Service (BDH, Community and Mobile Clinics and other external sites). Role includes autonomous management of a team and discretion in clinical and staffing issues. Refer to attached Job Description for detailed roles and responsibilities. Person SpecificationEssentialA Dental Nurse qualification enabling GDC registration (e.g., NVQ Level 3, Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing, or equivalent) and registration with the General Dental CouncilEvidence of continued professional developmentHold a Level 3 Management Qualification or equivalent (e.g., ILM) or willingness to work towardsDesirablePost-Qualification recognitions (e.g., Dental Sedation Nursing, Dental Implant Nursing, Dental Radiography, Orthodontics)ExperienceSignificant experience across a wide range of dentistryExperience in day-to-day management of staffCommitment to supporting undergraduates to deliver high quality patient care and educational standardsDesirableExperience in service redesign and clinical financial managementSkills/KnowledgeUnderstanding of clinical stock/budget managementAbility to lead and work as part of a teamExcellent communication skills (oral/written)Adaptable and responsive to changeEvidence of advanced clinical skillsOther job requirementsFlexibility DisclosuresThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to the DBS. Applications from job seekers who require UK Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. See UK Visas and Immigration guidance for details. UK registration with current professional status is required (NHS Careers). Employer detailsEmployer name Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FTAddress Birmingham Dental Hospital, 5 Mill Pool Way, Birmingham, B5 7EGEmployer's website https://www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/ End of description #J-18808-Ljbffr