Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Oral Maxilla facial team at luton Hospital. We are looking for an exceptional leader to continue leading our team of hard working, committed dental nurses.
You must be dynamic, forward thinking, ability to successfully implement change whilst possessing a visionary of dental services for our local population.
The successful candidate will work closely with the dental consultant team, orthodontic therapists, admin staff therefore it is essential that the successful candidate posses exceptional communication skills and styles.
You will also work closely with the senior truimverate, consisting of the Clinical director, General manager and head of Nursing, where your voice will be pivotal in influencing service change and delivery on behalf of our staff and patients.
Main duties of the job
This is not an exhaustive detail of the roles and responsibilities of the role. Please see main Job description and person Specification
The successful candidate will be responsible for the day to day safety and quality of patient care and department safety.
Responsible for safe and consistent rostering of staff via health roster
Responsible in ensuring staff are compliant with mandatory training
Responsible in ensuring staff are compliant with all trust policies, such as medicines management, Infection control and prevention, Information Governance, Health and Safety.
Responsible for nursing and quality Audits
Contribute to change innovation
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.
Our Values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See above and refer to Job description and person Specification for detailed roles and responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
See above and refer to Job description and person Specification for detailed roles and responsibilities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse with current GDC / NMC registration
- Evidence of qualification to perform radiography
- Completion of a clinical leadership programme or equivalent
- Qualification or equivalent in restorative dentistry
Desirable
- Relevant teaching qualification
- Mentorship / preceptorship qualification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Experience of managing / leading a team and coordinating workload
- Effective clinical leadership and experience in successful change management
- Experience in managing challenging situations / conflict with positive outcomes
- Experience of Financial/ budget management
- Experience of service improvement
Desirable
- Experience of wider system working / network
Personal skills
Essential
- Effective leadership and motivational skills
- Evidence of adopting different leadership styles
- Evidence of effective communication skills
- Evidence of ability to review and forward plan
- Evidence to manage conflict
- Evidence of reflection and learning
- positive, fair, can do attitude
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse with current GDC / NMC registration
- Evidence of qualification to perform radiography
- Completion of a clinical leadership programme or equivalent
- Qualification or equivalent in restorative dentistry
Desirable
- Relevant teaching qualification
- Mentorship / preceptorship qualification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Experience of managing / leading a team and coordinating workload
- Effective clinical leadership and experience in successful change management
- Experience in managing challenging situations / conflict with positive outcomes
- Experience of Financial/ budget management
- Experience of service improvement
Desirable
- Experience of wider system working / network
Personal skills
Essential
- Effective leadership and motivational skills
- Evidence of adopting different leadership styles
- Evidence of effective communication skills
- Evidence of ability to review and forward plan
- Evidence to manage conflict
- Evidence of reflection and learning
- positive, fair, can do attitude
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).
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