A new exciting opportunity has arisen within BCHCFT's Dental Division for a fulltime Lead Dental Nurse Tutor (AFC Band 7) to join the School of Dental Nursing Team. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective provision of dental nurse education to include Continual Professional Development (CPD) of staff and students for training programmes both pre and post registration.
Main duties of the job
This role will have responsibility for the management and development of all staff and students within the School of Dental Nursing to ensure the smooth running and delivery of education. They will also take on the role of Lead Internal Quality Assessor (IQA). We are seeking an individual who is innovative, forward thinking, flexible and can evidence strong leadership qualities.
The post holder will be responsible to the Dental Matron and will work in close collaboration with their line manager and Divisional Director of Nursing & Therapies, Dental Nurse Tutors, Dental Nurse Management Team, Learning and Development Team as well as a large team of clinical staff and students. The post holder will be an experienced Dental Nurse and hold a recognised teaching and management qualification. The post holder will also need to evidence their CPD as part of their application. The Trust supports staff personal and professional development as part of its 'Great Place to Work' strategic objective.
If you want to 'Be Part of Our Team' and work with a Foundation Trust which is continuously striving for better care and healthier communities, we want to hear from you.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for detailed roles and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications/ training
Essential
* A recognised teaching qualification at Level 5 or relevant teaching experience
* Registration with the General Dental Council
* City & Guilds Assessor and Internal Quality Assurer qualifications
* Management Qualification e.g. ILM
* Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Experience
Essential
* Extensive post qualification experience in a wide range of dentistry
* Supervisory or training experience
* Excellent written and verbal presentation skills
* Experience giving PowerPoint or other presentations
* Experience of assessment of dental nurse practice
* Experience of delivering feedback on a one to one basis about performance
* Evidence of advanced clinical skills
* Evidence of working on own initiative and development of projects etc.
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
* Excellent communication, influencing skills
* Good organisational and time management skills
* Good negotiation and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work under pressure
* Flexible approach
* Understand the principles of confidentiality
* Work within a multidisciplinary environment
* Ability to plan, co-ordinate and deliver training course programmes
Desirable
* Possess good IT skills
* Knowledge of Trust Policies to include Infection Prevention Control, Radiation Protection and Waste Management
Personal qualities
Essential
* Approachable
* Empathetic
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT
Address
Birmingham Dental Hospital
5 Mill Pool Way
Birmingham
B5 7EG
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