Job summary There is an exciting opportunity for a full time permanent Senior Dental Nurse position to support Dental Nurse Apprentices whist completing the Dental Nurse Apprenticeship, working alongside the Dental Nurse Tutor team, within the School of Dental Nursing. Main duties of the job To work flexibly within the school of Dental Nursing to provide day to day operational management of the Dental Nurse Apprentice cohorts. To carry out clerical and administrative duties to ensure efficient management and training of Dental Nurse Apprentices. To educate and develop dental nursing teams to respond to the clinical advice, guidance and support apprentices need whilst on clinical duties within the Dental Services and external clinical placement sites. To support the delivery of dentistry and development of the service. About us Be Part of Our Team 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. If you want to 'Be Part of Our Team' and work with a Foundation Trust which is continuously striving for best care and healthy communities, we want to hear from you. IMPORTANT Please ensure you check your Trac account regularly as this is how we will communicate with you during the shortlisting and selection process Please ensure all sections of the application form are completed fully. Please particularly ensure that you provide full details of all referees including BUSINESS EMAIL ADDRESS, telephone contact details and postal address. Date posted 20 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year (per annum) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 820-6970627-DEN Job locations Birmingham Dental Hospital Birmingham B5 7EG Job description Job responsibilities Operational Duties: Maintain records for Dental Nurse Apprentices attendance (i.e. Sickness) and ensure this information is communicated to the Dental Nurse Manager. Conduct attendance interviews and prepare associated paperwork (panel meetings when required) Manage apprentices on Electronic Staff records computer system Conduct monthly meetings with HR representative Liaise with the Dental Nurse Manager and other Senior Dental Nurses to ensure apprentices are employed appropriately on clinics. Liaise with Dental Nurse Manager and other Senior Dental Nurses to ensure correct training needs are met for apprentices whilst on clinical duties. Monitor and facilitate attendance for mandatory training requirements Support the wellbeing of apprentices and request Occupational Health referrals and sign posting where necessary. Ensure the clinical logbooks are being completed by apprentices and support staff. Develop staff knowledge and skills to promote equality and diversity and address inequalities both in employment and service delivery. Ensure specific equality objectives are include in PDRs Organise and co-ordinate clinical placements Complete risk assessments for BDH and Community placements, ensuring follow up action is completed. Complete probation reviews with apprentices throughout the year in liaison with Dental Nurse Tutors. Complete progress reviews throughout the year in liaison with Dental Nurse Tutors. Attend Learning and Development/School of Dental Nursing Apprentice meetings Maintain discipline and professional conduct amongst Trainee Dental Nurses. Prepare Apprentices for the End Point Assessment Have an awareness of ACAS terms and conditions. Adhere to procedures to support, maintain and achieving national targets. Ensure to implement agreed Hospital, local and Trust Policies. Manage and support the resolution of complaints. Assist with recruitment and selection of new apprentices. Assist with the implementation of the Apprentice Induction programme Attend Clinical rota meetings as required. The post holder will be expected to participate in continuing Personal Development (CPD) through the Personal Development Review (PDR) process To maintain General Dental Council (GDC) registration To achieve the required Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours as specified by the GDC. All staff will be expected to complete Trust mandatory training and any other identified essential to role training. Liaise with Dental Nurse Tutors to ensure Dental Nurse Apprentices achieve their objectives and specialist knowledge whilst within the service. Job description Job responsibilities Operational Duties: Maintain records for Dental Nurse Apprentices attendance (i.e. Sickness) and ensure this information is communicated to the Dental Nurse Manager. Conduct attendance interviews and prepare associated paperwork (panel meetings when required) Manage apprentices on Electronic Staff records computer system Conduct monthly meetings with HR representative Liaise with the Dental Nurse Manager and other Senior Dental Nurses to ensure apprentices are employed appropriately on clinics. Liaise with Dental Nurse Manager and other Senior Dental Nurses to ensure correct training needs are met for apprentices whilst on clinical duties. Monitor and facilitate attendance for mandatory training requirements Support the wellbeing of apprentices and request Occupational Health referrals and sign posting where necessary. Ensure the clinical logbooks are being completed by apprentices and support staff. Develop staff knowledge and skills to promote equality and diversity and address inequalities both in employment and service delivery. Ensure specific equality objectives are include in PDRs Organise and co-ordinate clinical placements Complete risk assessments for BDH and Community placements, ensuring follow up action is completed. Complete probation reviews with apprentices throughout the year in liaison with Dental Nurse Tutors. Complete progress reviews throughout the year in liaison with Dental Nurse Tutors. Attend Learning and Development/School of Dental Nursing Apprentice meetings Maintain discipline and professional conduct amongst Trainee Dental Nurses. Prepare Apprentices for the End Point Assessment Have an awareness of ACAS terms and conditions. Adhere to procedures to support, maintain and achieving national targets. Ensure to implement agreed Hospital, local and Trust Policies. Manage and support the resolution of complaints. Assist with recruitment and selection of new apprentices. Assist with the implementation of the Apprentice Induction programme Attend Clinical rota meetings as required. The post holder will be expected to participate in continuing Personal Development (CPD) through the Personal Development Review (PDR) process To maintain General Dental Council (GDC) registration To achieve the required Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours as specified by the GDC. All staff will be expected to complete Trust mandatory training and any other identified essential to role training. Liaise with Dental Nurse Tutors to ensure Dental Nurse Apprentices achieve their objectives and specialist knowledge whilst within the service. Person Specification Qualifications/Training Essential Registered with the General Dental Council Management Qualification Possess a recongnised Post registration qualifaction Evidence of continued professional development Experience Essential Significant experience in a wide range of dentistry Relevant experience of day to day management of staff Demonstrate experience of working with Apprenticeships Skills and Knowledge Essential Excellent organisational skills Able to lead and work as a team Excellent communication skills oral/written evidence of managing complex situations and patient complaints Evidence of ability to motivate others Adaptable and responsive to change Other job requiremnets Essential Flexibility Ability to deal with emotional and distressing situations Ability to meet travel requirements of the role Person Specification Qualifications/Training Essential Registered with the General Dental Council Management Qualification Possess a recongnised Post registration qualifaction Evidence of continued professional development Experience Essential Significant experience in a wide range of dentistry Relevant experience of day to day management of staff Demonstrate experience of working with Apprenticeships Skills and Knowledge Essential Excellent organisational skills Able to lead and work as a team Excellent communication skills oral/written evidence of managing complex situations and patient complaints Evidence of ability to motivate others Adaptable and responsive to change Other job requiremnets Essential Flexibility Ability to deal with emotional and distressing situations Ability to meet travel requirements of the role 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT Address Birmingham Dental Hospital Birmingham B5 7EG Employer's website https://www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)