Main area Dental Nursing - Dental Outreach Centre Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent: Monday - Saturday (8am - 8pm) Hours Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Birmingham Dental Hospital - Based at Dental Outreach Centre, Birmingham City Centre) Job ref 820-7487741-DEN
Employer Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Dental Outreach Centre Town Birmingham Salary £31,049 - £37,796 per annum (pro-rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 12/10/2025 23:59
Band 5 Radiography Specialist Dental Nurse - Dental Outreach Centre
Band 5
Job overview
Are you looking for a new and exciting position to support patient pathways and clinical excellence?
An exciting opportunity has arisen at our Dental Outreach Centre, based in Birmingham City Centre for a Band 5 Radiography Specialist Dental Nurse. We are seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic and forward thinking Specialist Dental Nurse to join the Dental Nursing team at the Dental Outreach Centre in Birmingham City Centre .
We are a multi-disciplinary team that carry out a variety of different dental treatments under local anaesthetic.
We are looking to recruit to the post below:
Band 5 Radiography Specialist Dental Nurse
22.5 hours per week (0.6WTE)
Base: Dental Outreach Centre - Birmingham City Centre, however, to work flexibly across the service as required
Hours to be worked: Monday to Saturday (8am - 8pm)
Working days to be determined.
The post-holder must hold a Dental Radiography Certificate, be up to date with IRMER training and able to supply a copy of their CPD log relating to their specialism.
The Post Holder will support the clinical management of the dental specialty and ensure the provision of a high standard of patient care and that all Trust policies and procedures are adhered to.
Delivery of high-quality clinical nursing support for the specialties across Dental Services Division clinical sites to respond to the complex needs of the patients that meet the specialty criteria.
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 & student who require additional training within the specialty & escalate 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 maintaining achieving national targets of compliance.
Ensure to implement agreed, local Divisional and Trust Policies.
Implement outcomes in respect of Clinical Governance & Quality Improvement relating to the specialty.
Working for our organisation
BCHC has more than 5000 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for a detailed account of the role.
Person specification
Education
* Post Qualification in Dental Radiography
* GDC Registration
* Recognised Teaching Qualification at Level 3 or Equivalent
Experience
* Significant experience in a wide range of dentistry
* Significant evidence of continued professional development relevant to the Specialty (Radiography)
* Demonstrate experience of supporting undergraduates and post-registration staff to deliver high quality patient care and achieve their required educational standards.
* Evidence service quality improvement bringing about improved patient outcomes.
* Evidence informal and formal assessment experience in an educational or healthcare environment
In accordance with UK Home Office requirements, Band 2 clinical and non-clinical roles and Band 3 Non-Clinical roles are not eligible for sponsorship.
Please note that the majority of non-clinical roles (Agenda for Change Band 3 - 6) with the exception of those which appear on this list - link, will not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK.
All non-clinical roles (Agenda for Change Bands 7 - 9) that meet the prescribed skill level (RQF 6) and salary threshold will be eligible for sponsorship.
The Trust will accept applications from candidates who can evidence their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes.
Disability Confident Employer and Guaranteed Interview Scheme
BCHC offers a guaranteed interview to any candidate who is Disabled, Neurodiverse, has a hidden or long term health condition as recognised under the Equality Act 2010, providing they meet the essential criteria of the job role, as set out in the person specification. We encourage applicants to submit their applications and to request any reasonable adjustments where required.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As part of our ongoing commitment to being a Great Place to Work, we actively foster and support a workplace culture that is inclusive and equitable for all staff, patients and service users.
We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed and valued. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with diverse abilities, experiences, and perspectives.
We are also dedicated to supporting the career progression of colleagues from underrepresented backgrounds into this role and more senior roles within the Division and the wider organisation.
Promoting Workforce Equality
In response to data held by BCHC which demonstrates that individuals from particular protected characteristics are under-represented, BCHC are striving to redress these imbalances. In order to do this, the Trust is committed to the employment and career development of individuals with these protected characteristics. As part of this commitment and given this under-representation, the Trust guarantees an interview to any applicants from under-represented groups for positions at Band 8a and above whose application meets the essential criteria for the post as detailed on the Person Specification.
The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of people who identify as Black, Minority Ethnic (BME) and welcomes applicants from these communities. Selection will be on the basis of merit. In order to ensure the diversity of our workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.
Flexible Working
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) supports a variety of flexible working practices and, where possible (given our range of services and community settings) dependent upon the requirements associated with the role, will actively consider requests made and support these where practically possible. This may include hybrid patterns of working to enable colleagues to request the flexibility of a mixture of home/base working.
In accordance with the NHS People Promise, the Trust is committed to facilitating a healthy work/life balance that is essential to health and wellbeing and to making BCHC a ‘Great Place to Work’. We will be happy to discuss and consider all requests relating to working patterns and hours at your interview so please do ask!
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Benefits of working for us:
* Full NHS terms and conditions including extensive holidays, Agenda for Change pay with enhancements
* Attractive relocation payment if you relocate to the local area.
* Discounts for local and national retailers
* Dedicated well-being services for all employees
* Flexible working where possible
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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