Job summary
This post primarily involves working with patients across sites, providing specialised orthodontic nursing support at Birmingham Children's Hospital, University Hospital Birmingham and further external sites as required. The post holder will be working as part of the dental team including Consultants, Dental Nurses and Administrators. The post may have a requirement to work within other Outpatient services if required. The post holder will support our Consultant Orthodontist and wider team in providing patients with a high standard of Orthodontic treatment and care as part of the West Midlands regional Cleft Lip and Palate Service. The post holder will provide pre- and post-operative dental hygiene advice to patients within the Cleft Orthodontic service and the wider Paediatric Dentistry service, and work with patients with complex medical history and needs. In addition, the post holder may carry out dental radiography, if qualified.
Main duties of the job
To effectively deliver fundamental dental care to the patients, ensuring it is evidence based and maintainedto a high standard, working in partnership with the patientand family. The Specialist Dental Nurse will provide clinical supportto our Consultant Orthodontist during Orthodontic assessments, treatment Planningand clinics. The post will also cover Paediatric Dentistry and Maxillofacial Surgery in their role of delivering high quality clinical services.
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NEBDN National Certificate in Dental Nursing, NEBDN national certificate of orthodontic nursing S/NVQ Level 3 in Oral Healthcare, Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing. Dental Nursing or Dental Hospital Certificate of Proficiency in Dental Nursing Or have equivalent experience and eligible for registration with Dental Care Professionals Register
- Evidence of continuing professional development and its application
- Post Qualification Certificate in Orthodontic Dental Nursing
- Further Post Qualifications in Conscious Sedation / Radiography / Special Care / Oral Health Education
Knowledge & Nature of Experience
Essential
- Proven clinical practice in dental nursing skills and infection control practices within an NHS hospital environment or a dental practice
- Experience of coordinating a clinic in absence of senior colleagues
- Two years post qualification
- Proven clinical practice in Orthodontics
Desirable
- Evidence of Extended Dental Nursing Duties, such as Radiography, Clinical Photography, Impression Taking, Fluoride Application
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Proven verbal and written communication
- Skills with all members of the healthcare team, colleagues, patients and relatives
- Practical application of Trust documentation standards
- Self motivated
- Ability to take initiative when required and liaise with the appropriate manager
- Maintenance of confidentiality
- Identify problems and recommend solutions
- Time management
- Ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload
- Awareness and respect for colleagues', patients', relatives' cultural and emotional needs
- Able to remain calm and work effectively in pressured situations
- Willingness to adapt to change as the organisation develop
Desirable
- Ability to achieve competency in Trust computer systems
- Ability to induct and orientate new staff to clinical area and to identify the key learning needs of less experienced staff
- Practical skills teaching
- Able to demonstrate practical application of health and safety in relation to acuity and patient/nurse ratio
- Effective management of equipment and resources
Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Maintains patient records
- Good IT skills and use of Microsoft software as well as clinical systems
- Dental Nurse Code of Conduct and guidelines of professional practice
- Good theoretical and practical knowledge of Dental nursing Health and Safety awareness
- Quality issues and Clinical Governance
- Awareness of policies and procedures which are relevant to dental nursing
- Awareness of need to demonstrate a professional appearance and behaviour
- Awareness of risk management and procedures
- An understanding of how to manage medically compromised patients
Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Flexible approach to working in line with service requirements
- The ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service including working at different sites if needed
- Ability to work under pressure
- Excellent time management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NEBDN National Certificate in Dental Nursing, NEBDN national certificate of orthodontic nursing S/NVQ Level 3 in Oral Healthcare, Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing. Dental Nursing or Dental Hospital Certificate of Proficiency in Dental Nursing Or have equivalent experience and eligible for registration with Dental Care Professionals Register
- Evidence of continuing professional development and its application
- Post Qualification Certificate in Orthodontic Dental Nursing
- Further Post Qualifications in Conscious Sedation / Radiography / Special Care / Oral Health Education
Knowledge & Nature of Experience
Essential
- Proven clinical practice in dental nursing skills and infection control practices within an NHS hospital environment or a dental practice
- Experience of coordinating a clinic in absence of senior colleagues
- Two years post qualification
- Proven clinical practice in Orthodontics
Desirable
- Evidence of Extended Dental Nursing Duties, such as Radiography, Clinical Photography, Impression Taking, Fluoride Application
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Proven verbal and written communication
- Skills with all members of the healthcare team, colleagues, patients and relatives
- Practical application of Trust documentation standards
- Self motivated
- Ability to take initiative when required and liaise with the appropriate manager
- Maintenance of confidentiality
- Identify problems and recommend solutions
- Time management
- Ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload
- Awareness and respect for colleagues', patients', relatives' cultural and emotional needs
- Able to remain calm and work effectively in pressured situations
- Willingness to adapt to change as the organisation develop
Desirable
- Ability to achieve competency in Trust computer systems
- Ability to induct and orientate new staff to clinical area and to identify the key learning needs of less experienced staff
- Practical skills teaching
- Able to demonstrate practical application of health and safety in relation to acuity and patient/nurse ratio
- Effective management of equipment and resources
Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Maintains patient records
- Good IT skills and use of Microsoft software as well as clinical systems
- Dental Nurse Code of Conduct and guidelines of professional practice
- Good theoretical and practical knowledge of Dental nursing Health and Safety awareness
- Quality issues and Clinical Governance
- Awareness of policies and procedures which are relevant to dental nursing
- Awareness of need to demonstrate a professional appearance and behaviour
- Awareness of risk management and procedures
- An understanding of how to manage medically compromised patients
Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Flexible approach to working in line with service requirements
- The ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service including working at different sites if needed
- Ability to work under pressure
- Excellent time management
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.
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.
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 Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Children's Hospital
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
B4 6NH
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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