Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Primary Care Dental services in the role of Operations Manager. This post will be responsible for dental services within Restorative Dentistry, Dental Teaching Unit and Single Point of Access.
Main duties of the job
This is a managerial post within SBU Health Board Primary Care Dental Team which includes working with the Clinical Leads and Senior Team Members and on own initiative in:
- The delivery of timely, safe, efficient and effective patient care in Restorative Dentistry.
- Dental Teaching Unit and Dental Single Point of Access (Dental Services).
- Operationally managing the maintenance and contract budgets in accordance with Health Board policies and current best practices and ensuring that all opportunities for the continuous development and improvement of the service are considered and pursued if appropriate.
- Taking overall responsibility for the line management of the senior dental nurse and dental teams.
- Provides professional guidance and leadership for all Dental Nurses within the areas of responsibility to promote best practice and the delivery of a high-quality service to all patient groups.
- Assist in the management of joint working with SBUHB's General Dental Services and Community Dental Services Morriston Hospital (Head and Neck), Primary Care Management Team and other agencies to ensure the integration and development of Dental Services within SBUHB.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A detailed account of the role and main responsibilities can be found by clicking on the job description tab
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome
Job description
Job responsibilities
A detailed account of the role and main responsibilities can be found by clicking on the job description tab
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to Masters level or able to demonstrate the equivalent level of knowledge, skills and experience.
- Qualified registered dental nurse with the General Dental Council
- Advanced in-depth knowledge of the role of operational services.
- Knowledge of issues facing primary care dental services.
- Knowledge of other dental services.
- Knowledge of clinical governance.
- Good working knowledge of HR issues.
Desirable
- Management qualification
- ECDL or equivalent
- Appropriate A levels or equivalent qualification
- Knowledge of the CDS and its role
Experience
Essential
- Management experience
- Extensive dental nurse experience
- Ability to develop people and teams to ensure effective service provision
- Experience of Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel
- Evidence of recent CPD
Desirable
- Experience of dental practice
- Budget management
- Stock control experience. Experience of A4C
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- Ability to measure competence, develop teams and individuals. Ability to work autonomously
- Competency in a wide range of dental nursing skills
- Dental nursing skills in SCD and conscious sedation
- Communication and interpersonal skills at all levels
- Good IT skills
- Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Good appraisal skills
- Good interview techniques
- Good presentation skills and use of PowerPoint
- Ability to speak Welsh
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to Masters level or able to demonstrate the equivalent level of knowledge, skills and experience.
- Qualified registered dental nurse with the General Dental Council
- Advanced in-depth knowledge of the role of operational services.
- Knowledge of issues facing primary care dental services.
- Knowledge of other dental services.
- Knowledge of clinical governance.
- Good working knowledge of HR issues.
Desirable
- Management qualification
- ECDL or equivalent
- Appropriate A levels or equivalent qualification
- Knowledge of the CDS and its role
Experience
Essential
- Management experience
- Extensive dental nurse experience
- Ability to develop people and teams to ensure effective service provision
- Experience of Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel
- Evidence of recent CPD
Desirable
- Experience of dental practice
- Budget management
- Stock control experience. Experience of A4C
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- Ability to measure competence, develop teams and individuals. Ability to work autonomously
- Competency in a wide range of dental nursing skills
- Dental nursing skills in SCD and conscious sedation
- Communication and interpersonal skills at all levels
- Good IT skills
- Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Good appraisal skills
- Good interview techniques
- Good presentation skills and use of PowerPoint
- Ability to speak Welsh
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).
