Job summary We are looking to recruit a highly motivated Band 6 Dental Nurse Managers to full-time 6 month fixed term position based at Birmingham Dental Hospital. This role will include responsibility for the management and development of all support staff to ensure the smooth running of the Service. As a Dental Nurse Manager, you will be able to demonstrate good leadership skills, ability to manage change in clinical practice and processes. You will also be able to demonstrate the ability to independently make sound clinical and leadership judgment and regularly supervise the workload of junior colleagues. We are looking for an individual who is innovative, forward-thinking, flexible and has strong leadership qualities. The post holder will work in close collaboration with the Dental Matrons, Service Mangers, Group Managers, Group Clinical Managers, Clinicians and Heads of Services. Please refer to the enclosed job description and person specification for further details. The successful candidate will be required to be confident, able to work under pressure and can communicate effectively, delivering care with dignity and respect in a kind and compassionate manner. Main duties of the job Main Duties To work flexibly within a dental team providing high quality care to a wide spectrum of patients across localities within the integrated Dental Service [BDH, CDS and mobile clinics and/or additional external sites] as required to be the conduit for service-wide communication for certain specialities or a locality. This includes attendance at meetings on behalf of the Dental Matron. Responsible for the ordering of equipment and stock ensuring efficient control of levels within one locality or certain specialities by vetting all orders and maintaining commitment accounting system. Support the Clinical Leads, Divisional Director of Nursing and Therapies, Heads of Service and Dental Matron in the financial management of the service. Participate in the management and improvement of an integrated Dental Service to include the development of policies and protocols as appropriate. Manage Dental Nurses and support staff at all grades including staff appraisal and development and identification of training needs. Co-ordinate post qualification training of Dental support staff. About us 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 Be Part of Our Team Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (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, parents and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehabilitation 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 better care and healthier communities, we want to hear from you. Date posted 29 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 820-6933952-DEN Job locations Birmingham Dental Hospital and Birmingham Community Dental Services Birmingham B5 7EG Job description Job responsibilities Management and Leadership Responsibilities 1. Develop and empower all members of your team to perform to high standards and innovate. 2. Ensure supportive staff management arrangements are in place and carry out appraisals/personal development reviews (PDRs) for direct reports. Ensure all staff in your team/s have annual PDRs resulting in specific objectives and effective personal development plans 3. Develop staff knowledge and skills to promote equality and diversity and address inequalities both in employment and service delivery. Ensure specific equality objective are included in PDRs. 4. Develop a working culture that ensures Health and Wellbeing and promotes a Great Place to Work and Learning for staff. Job description Job responsibilities Management and Leadership Responsibilities 1. Develop and empower all members of your team to perform to high standards and innovate. 2. Ensure supportive staff management arrangements are in place and carry out appraisals/personal development reviews (PDRs) for direct reports. Ensure all staff in your team/s have annual PDRs resulting in specific objectives and effective personal development plans 3. Develop staff knowledge and skills to promote equality and diversity and address inequalities both in employment and service delivery. Ensure specific equality objective are included in PDRs. 4. Develop a working culture that ensures Health and Wellbeing and promotes a Great Place to Work and Learning for staff. Person Specification Qualifications/Training Essential Dental Nurse Qualification which is able to be registered with the GDC Registered with the GDC Possess a management and/or supervisory qualification Evidence of continued professional development Post Qualifications e.g. Radiography, Sedation, Special Care, Oral Health Experience Essential Extensive post qualification experience Significant Management experience Experience of working with multidisciplinary teams Evidence of working on own initiative, development of projects etc Skills & Knowledge Essential Good organisational and time management skills Ability to lead and work as part of a team Ability to plan and co-ordinate a number of complex activities Other Job Requirements Essential Ability to work flexibly across the Dental Services Person Specification Qualifications/Training Essential Dental Nurse Qualification which is able to be registered with the GDC Registered with the GDC Possess a management and/or supervisory qualification Evidence of continued professional development Post Qualifications e.g. Radiography, Sedation, Special Care, Oral Health Experience Essential Extensive post qualification experience Significant Management experience Experience of working with multidisciplinary teams Evidence of working on own initiative, development of projects etc Skills & Knowledge Essential Good organisational and time management skills Ability to lead and work as part of a team Ability to plan and co-ordinate a number of complex activities Other Job Requirements Essential Ability to work flexibly across the Dental Services 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 and Birmingham Community Dental Services Birmingham B5 7EG Employer's website https://www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)