Senior Dental Nurse

Job summary Senior Dental Nurse - Allocation of staffingWe have an exciting opportunity for a Dental Nurse who has a passion for dentistry. This is a new role within the Community Dental Service, this role will support the with the allocation of staff, the allocation of mandatory training sessions and lead on infection prevention for the service. The suitable candidate will be part of an experienced team, who will offer support and mentorship to enable you to develop and grow within the role. The candidate must maintain high standards of clinical care and be committed to their continual professional development. It is preferrable that the candidate has some management experience and knowledge, however this is not essential, as the development of these skills will be supported. The candidate will be given the opportunity to attend training and development in order to carry out the duties within the job description. Some travel across the district is a requirement of the role in order to successfully undertake the range of duties specified within the job description. Therefore, it is essential that applicants have the ability to travel across the district as and when required to meet the needs and demands of the service. Main duties of the job To support and assist the clinical team to ensure a high standard of care to patients who may be vulnerable, have complex medical or mental health conditions, learning disabilities etc. To oversee that all administrative tasks are carried out to ensure the efficient operation of the clinical session and hospital lists. This includes an overview of the clinical appointment books and waiting lists within the service.To offer leadership and guidance within area of responsibility.To provide leadership to the dental nurse and administrative team, this is to include human resource management and development of the team. About us Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value differenceWe Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needsWe Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partnersWe will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :Increase mileage rates for > 3500A wide range of health and wellbeing support packagesA range of internal and external development and learning opportunitiesPlus many more.We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received. Job description Job responsibilities Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role. Right to Work in the UK Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly. Person Specification Essential Essential GDC registration National Certificate of the Examining Board for Dental Nurses or equivalent. Post qualification in a specialist area, Radiography, Conscious Sedation, Special Care, Fluoride Varnish, Oral Health Or relevant management/leadership qualification. Or able to demonstrate 5 years post qualification experience, in the area of special care dentistry Desirable IT Skills Essential Essential 5 years post qualification Desirable Experience of working with special needs groups Experience of working with other cultures Experience of working with internal and external stakeholders