Band 5 Specialist Dental Nurse

Band 5 Specialist Dental Nurse (requires IHS) 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Job Summary Are you looking for a new and exciting position to support patient pathways and clinical excellence? We are seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic and forward‑thinking Specialist Dental Nurse to join the Birmingham Community Dental Nursing team. We are a multi‑disciplinary team that carries out a variety of different dental treatments under local anaesthetic, conscious sedation and general anaesthesia. We Are Looking To Recruit To The Post Below: Band 5 Specialist Dental Nurse 37.5 hours / 1.0 WTE – for 12 months. Working days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (Based at Sparkbrook and Attwood) The post‑holder must hold a Dental Sedation Certificate (IHS), be up to date with sedation training and be able to supply a copy of their CPD log relating to their sedation specialism. The post‑holder must be flexible as travel to other sites/locations within the division may be required. Main duties of the job Maintain a high standard of patient care and confidentiality within all dental clinics throughout the service and manage patients with complex dental, social and medical needs. Stock control/rotation and the ordering of dental consumables as required from appropriate suppliers. Prepare and maintain specialised dental equipment and dispose of clinical waste, including bodily fluids. Support recording of patient pre‑operative assessments (e.g. height, weight and blood pressure). Carry out any other duties relevant to this role specified by the Dental Nurse Manager and/or Dental Nurse Tutor(s). Provide clinical nursing support for radiography within the department to support the clinical patient pathway. Identify relevant staff and students who require additional training within the specialty & elevate as appropriate. Support the School of Dental Nursing, University of Birmingham, School of Hygiene and Therapy and relevant Heads of Service to provide team training for all disciplines. Adhere to procedures to support and maintain achieving national targets of compliance. Ensure implementation of agreed, local Divisional and Trust Policies. Implement outcomes in respect of Clinical Governance & Quality Improvement relating to the specialty. About Us BCHC has more than 5,000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services, in people's homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities. We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehab Centre and one of Europe's leading dental hospitals and school of dentistry. We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands. Details Date posted: 02 December 2025 Pay scheme: Agenda for change Band: Band 5 Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum (pro‑rata) Contract: Fixed term Duration: 12 months Working pattern: Full‑time Reference number: 820‑7328757‑DEN‑B Job locations:Attwood Health Centre, 30 Bath Row, Birmingham, B15 1LZ Job Description Please see attached the job description and person specification for a detailed account of the role. Person Specification Education Essential Dental Nursing Qualification Post Qualification in Conscious Sedation IV/IHS GDC Registration Desirable Recognised Teaching Qualification at Level 3 or Equivalent Experience Essential Significant experience in a wide range of dentistry Significant evidence of continued professional development relevant to the Specialty (IV/IHS) Computer literacy Demonstrate experience of supporting undergraduates and post‑registration staff to deliver high‑quality patient care and achieve their required educational standards. Desirable Evidence of service quality improvement bringing about improved patient outcomes Evidence of informal and formal assessment experience in an educational or healthcare environment Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current skilled‑worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. Employer details Employer name: Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT Address: Attwood Health Centre, 30 Bath Row, Birmingham, B15 1LZ Employer's website: https://www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr