Job Description

BHFT INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY
HOURS: Full time or part time 30-37.5 per week, working 0830-1700 Monday-Friday
GRADE: Dental Nurse Band 5, salary xc2xa329,970 - xc2xa336,483, depending on experience plus HCA
BASE: To be confirmed
LOCATION: Variable clinics and sites within Berkshire and Broadmoor Hospital dental clinic
Berkshire Community Dental Service is looking to recruit a part/full time senior dental nurse, working 4/5 days a week, with a responsibility for being the medical devices senior dental nurse and senior dental nurse for Broadmoor hospital. This role will be in addition to your clinical duties. You will be work closely with and be supported by the senior dental officers for medical devices and the Senior Dental Officer/Dental Officer working at Broadmoor Hospital.
The senior 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 over 40 members of staff. The service treats patients with additional needs including children, people with learning and physical disabilities and the elderly.
Your base will be decided upon appointment, 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
Booking of patients that are seen in Broadmoor Hospital
Liaising with Broadmoor staff
Organising and scheduling of equipment maintenance
Working towards the service achieving best practice
Ensuring processes and policies are up to date
Maintaining an inventory of all equipment
Assisting with CQC compliance
Training and supporting staff
Conducting and reviewing audits
Maintain COSHH records
Mentor/supervise staff new to working at this secure location
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
20 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
xc2xa331,469 to xc2xa338,308 a year per annum (incl of HCAS)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
371-CHS965
Job locations
Dental Staffing
Bracknell
RG12 1LH
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for you to be considered for this role:
GDCRegistration.
National Certificate for Dental Nurses or NVQ Level 3 in Oral Healthcare.
Previous experience as a Dental nurse within Berkshire Community Dental service.
Have a car and driving licence.
Good communication skills.
A team player and ability to work with emotional, challenging or distressing situations.
Experience with dental software and 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.
Were 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. Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for you to be considered for this role:
GDCRegistration.
National Certificate for Dental Nurses or NVQ Level 3 in Oral Healthcare.
Previous experience as a Dental nurse within Berkshire Community Dental service.
Have a car and driving licence.
Good communication skills.
A team player and ability to work with emotional, challenging or distressing situations.
Experience with dental software and 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.
Were 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.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential

• National Certificate for Dental Nurses or NVQ Level 3 in Oral Healthcare
• Registered with the General Dental Council

Training
Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Additional evidence of higher level training relating to special care dentistry, leadership/management/community or paediatric dentistry

Previous Experience
Essential

• To have worked as part of a dental team, e.g. general practice, hospital, other CDS providing chair side duties
• Experience working with children, the elderly, medically compromised patients and learning disabilities
• Experience in assisting clinicians when treating patients under sedation and general anaesthesia
• Experience in stock control and management of Controlled Drugs

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential

• Management and organisational skills
• To interact professionally with individuals
• Understand the principles of confidentiality
• Up to date knowledge in all areas of dental nursing
• Communication skills
• Manual dexterity
• Ability to work under pressure and on own initiative
• Organisational skills
• Good general numeracy
• Computer skills
• Flexibility
• Ability to deal with emotional and distressing situations

Additional Requirements
Essential

• Ability to travel around CDS sites - driving license and use of car
• Ability to work outside normal working hours (8.30 - 17.00) given sufficient notice

Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential

• National Certificate for Dental Nurses or NVQ Level 3 in Oral Healthcare
• Registered with the General Dental Council

Training
Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Additional evidence of higher level training relating to special care dentistry, leadership/management/community or paediatric dentistry

Previous Experience
Essential

• To have worked as part of a dental team, e.g. general practice, hospital, other CDS providing chair side duties
• Experience working with children, the elderly, medically compromised patients and learning disabilities
• Experience in assisting clinicians when treating patients under sedation and general anaesthesia
• Experience in stock control and management of Controlled Drugs

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential

• Management and organisational skills
• To interact professionally with individuals
• Understand the principles of confidentiality
• Up to date knowledge in all areas of dental nursing
• Communication skills
• Manual dexterity
• Ability to work under pressure and on own initiative
• Organisational skills
• Good general numeracy
• Computer skills
• Flexibility
• Ability to deal with emotional and distressing situations

Additional Requirements
Essential

• Ability to travel around CDS sites - driving license and use of car
• Ability to work outside normal working hours (8.30 - 17.00) given sufficient notice