Job Overview
A new and exciting opportunity to support Specialist Patient Pathways within the Community Dental Service.
About the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic and forward-thinking Specialist Sedation Dental Nurse to join the Birmingham Community Dental Nursing team.
Job Plan
* Tuesday (8:45 am – 12:30 pm) – Sparkbrook Health Centre
* Thursday (8:45 am – 5:00 pm) – Sparkbrook Health Centre
* Friday (8:45 am – 5:00 pm) – Northfield Health Centre
Responsibilities
* Support the clinical management of the dental specialty and ensure a high standard of patient care while adhering to all Trust policies and procedures.
* Deliver high‑quality clinical nursing support across Dental Services Division sites to respond to complex patient needs that meet specialty criteria.
* Maintain patient confidentiality and provide care for patients with complex dental, social and medical needs.
* Control stock, rotate and order dental consumables from appropriate suppliers.
* Prepare and maintain specialised dental equipment and dispose of clinical waste, including bodily fluids.
* Record patient pre‑operative assessments (e.g., height, weight, blood pressure).
* Carry out any other duties relevant to the role as specified by the Dental Nurse Manager and/or Tutor.
* Provide clinical nursing support for radiography to support the clinical patient pathway.
* Identify staff and students who require additional training within the specialty and elevate as appropriate.
* Support team training for all disciplines in collaboration with the School of Dental Nursing, University of Birmingham and relevant heads of service.
* Adhere to procedures that support national compliance targets.
* Implement agreed local, divisional and Trust policies.
* Implement outcomes related to Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement for the specialty.
Qualifications
* Dental Sedation Certificate for Inhalation Sedation (minimum).
* Up‑to‑date sedation training and ability to provide a CPD log for the sedation specialism.
* Ability to travel flexibly to other sites within the division as required.
Advert Closing Date
Advert closes on Wednesday 27 May 2026.
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