Job Description

This is an exciting new post and will be the perfect opportunity for an individual who is looking to expand their clinical and teaching skills. The department has recently had a refurbishment to allow for the development of a cardiac dental pathway. You will work alongside a newly appointed Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry, Project Manager and the Cardiology team, to develop and deliver the standards as outlined in the Commissioning document (NHS commissioning E05. Congenital heart services).



The postholder will sit within the Paediatric Dentistry Service, within the Surgery Division - they are a Dental Nurse working on the newly commissioned cardiac screening pathway within the Service. This pathway supports patients with Congenital Heart Disease who are at high risk of infective endocarditis which can be caused by bacteria in the mouth, and these patients will require dental screening and possibly dental treatment. They will be working in partnership with the patient and family to provide effective dental care. Additionally, the post holder will support the specialty to educate and develop clinical teams including undergraduate students, postgraduate, qualified Dental Nurses, Dental Nurse apprentices, and non-dental teams.



Support will be offered to the successful candidate on developing extended duties i.e. Fluoride Varnish application and integration of a digital workflow.



Flexibility is required to work across the dental clinical and educational service.



This post primarily involves working with children and young patients, providing specialised Paediatric dental nursing support at Birmingham Children's Hospital. As the network develops, the post holder may be required to support ad hoc provision at the peripheral outreach sites (this will be discussed with the successful candidate as is not a prerequisite). The post holder will be working as part of the dental team including Consultants, Dental Therapist and Dental Nurses, trainees and administrators.



The post holder will provide dental hygiene advice to patients, work with patients with complex medical history and needs. In addition, the post holder will carry out dental radiography and sedation.



The post holder will work within the parameters of a Dental Nurse. The postholder will be working with patients requiring cardiac treatment.



A Dental Nurse requires strong analytical and judgment skills to assess patient needs, anticipate the Dentist's requirements during procedures, and ensure compliance with infection control protocols. They must quickly interpret clinical situations, prioritise tasks effectively, and make informed decisions under pressure to maintain patient safety.



The person in the post will need to be logical, methodical, organised, and accurate as will be dealing with sensitive patient information and will need to be focused when dealing with such information.



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.



Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Women's and Children's 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.