Detailed job description and main responsibilities Senior Dental Nurse work within a dental team providing high quality care to a wide spectrum of patients across localities within the integrated Dental Service, Birmingham Dental Hospital (BDH), Community and Mobile Clinics and /or additional external sites as required. There is a requirement to work autonomously to manage a team and use significant discretion when clinical and staffing issues arise. Please see the attached Job Description for detailed roles and responsibilities. Person specification Qualifications/training Essential criteria A Dental Nurse qualification that enables registration with the General Dental Council i.e. NVQ Level 3, Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing or Dental Nursing National Certificate in Dental Nursing / Gained entry onto GDC register via grand-parenting (pre 2008) Registered with the General Dental Council Evidence of continued professional development Hold a Level 3 Management Qualification or equivalent e.g. ILM (or willing to work towards) Desirable criteria Possess a recognised Post Qualification e.g. Dental Sedation Nursing, Dental Implant Nursing, Dental Radiography, Orthodontics Experience Essential criteria Significant experience in a wide range of dentistry Relevant experience in day to day management of staff Demonstrate full commitment to supporting undergraduates to deliver high quality patient care and achieve their required educational standard Desirable criteria Evidence of experience in service redesign and change of clinical financial management Skills/knowledge Essential criteria Evidence understanding of clinical stock/budget management Evidence of advanced clinical skills Excellent communication skills - oral/written Excellent organisational skills Adaptable and responsive to change Able to lead and work as a team member Evidence of managing complex situations and patient complaints Other job requirements Essential criteria Flexibility Ability to display professionalism UK Home Office Visa Sponsorship requirements 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 -