The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate a compassionate and caring approach to patients, be well organized, well presented, practice excellent Infection prevention and Control, be flexible in their approach to work, be able to work effectively as part of a team, as well as using their own initiative and manage a team of Dental Nurses, has well as providing support to the Postgraduate students.
The Paediatric Dental Department is formed of a multidisciplinary team which provides a range of dental treatment to our patients, including supporting Postgraduate Dentists, DCT’s, Registrars and The Special Care Team. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work with a range of staff including consultants, specialist dentist’s, Hygiene/Therapy tutors and QMUL University.
In becoming a Barts Health Dental Nurse Manager you will be joining an organisation in which safe and compassionate care is at the heart of what we do, and that includes our staff. We have numerous staff benefits as well as providing subscription to a training package which supports our Dental Nurses in completing their annual GDC eCPD.
Candidates must hold a Dental Nursing qualification, have a good level of experience working as a Qualified Dental Nurse, have management experience and some teaching experience. Registration with the GDC is mandatory.
Previous experience of working within a Dental Hospital or similar setting, is desirable. Apost qualification in Conscious Sedation Dental Nursing or keen interest to undergo training, would be an advantage.
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Although this position is a 12 months fixed-term contract, the actual contract duration will be adjusted to account for the time taken to advertise the post, complete the hiring process, and finalise pre-employment checks. This means the contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may be slightly shorter than 12 months.
This advert closes on Sunday 13 Apr 2025