Job Summary
Berkshire Community Dental Service is looking to recruit a full-time lead dental nurse. This role incorporates managerial, leadership, and clinical responsibilities. You will work closely with the senior dental team and senior management within the division and will be supported by the Chief Dentist and Service Manager. There will be opportunities to liaise with other teams such as contracts, procurement, informatics, and finance.
The lead dental nurse will join an enthusiastic and skilled workforce with a great team spirit. The service has 7 clinics ranging from Thatcham to Langley and has over 40 members of staff. We provide treatment under sedation, general anaesthesia, and in secure units. It is expected that the lead dental nurse will also work clinically and will attend the clinic sites as part of their leadership and managerial role. The service treats patients with additional needs including children, people with learning and physical disabilities, and the elderly. The service provides treatment in the clinics and works with neighbouring acute hospitals for the provision of its general anaesthetic service.
Your base will be in Bracknell, but you will also work at other clinics, the hospitals where we undertake general anaesthetic sessions, and in the domiciliary setting. It is therefore essential that you can drive, have a UK driving licence, and a car for travel between clinics and hospitals.
Main Duties of the Job
Management of the dental nurses, including appraisal and line management. Working towards the service achieving best practice. Ensuring relevant processes and policies are up to date. Ensuring CQC compliance. Training and supporting staff. Conducting and reviewing audits. Work with Neighbouring CDS's as part of the Thames Valley Community Dental Service Partnership. About Us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish. Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are: Caring for and about you is our top priority. Committed to providing good quality, safe services. Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions. Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include: Flexible working options to support work-life balance. 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell. Generous NHS pension scheme. Excellent learning and career development opportunities. 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles. Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services. Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants. Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment, and armed forces community to support equality. Generous maternity, paternity, adoption, and special leave. Free parking across Trust sites. Date Posted
30 January 2025 Pay Scheme
Agenda for Change Band
Band 6 Salary
£39,205 to £47,084 a year per annum (incl of HCAS) Contract
Permanent Working Pattern
Full-time Reference Number
371-CHS952 Job Locations
Dental Staffing, Bracknell, RG12 1LH Job Responsibilities
The must-haves for you to be considered for this role: GDC Registration. National Certificate for Dental Nurses or NVQ Level 3 in Oral Healthcare. Significant experience as a Dental Nurse within Community Dental service settings. Experience of service compliance management/service improvement. Have a car and driving licence. Excellent communication skills. Strong leadership skills. A team player and willing to work with the dental team and the Trust. Experience with dental software and strong general IT skills. Ability to work outside normal working hours (8.30-17.00) given sufficient notice. For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible. 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. UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Employer Details
Employer name: Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Address: Dental Staffing, Bracknell, RG12 1LH Employer's website:
Berkshire Healthcare NHS
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Management of the dental nurses, including appraisal and line management. Working towards the service achieving best practice. Ensuring relevant processes and policies are up to date. Ensuring CQC compliance. Training and supporting staff. Conducting and reviewing audits. Work with Neighbouring CDS's as part of the Thames Valley Community Dental Service Partnership. About Us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish. Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are: Caring for and about you is our top priority. Committed to providing good quality, safe services. Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions. Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include: Flexible working options to support work-life balance. 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell. Generous NHS pension scheme. Excellent learning and career development opportunities. 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles. Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services. Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants. Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment, and armed forces community to support equality. Generous maternity, paternity, adoption, and special leave. Free parking across Trust sites. Date Posted
30 January 2025 Pay Scheme
Agenda for Change Band
Band 6 Salary
£39,205 to £47,084 a year per annum (incl of HCAS) Contract
Permanent Working Pattern
Full-time Reference Number
371-CHS952 Job Locations
Dental Staffing, Bracknell, RG12 1LH Job Responsibilities
The must-haves for you to be considered for this role: GDC Registration. National Certificate for Dental Nurses or NVQ Level 3 in Oral Healthcare. Significant experience as a Dental Nurse within Community Dental service settings. Experience of service compliance management/service improvement. Have a car and driving licence. Excellent communication skills. Strong leadership skills. A team player and willing to work with the dental team and the Trust. Experience with dental software and strong general IT skills. Ability to work outside normal working hours (8.30-17.00) given sufficient notice. For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible. 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. UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Employer Details
Employer name: Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Address: Dental Staffing, Bracknell, RG12 1LH Employer's website:
Berkshire Healthcare NHS
#J-18808-Ljbffr
