Band 4 Dental Nurse

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the NHS as a Band 4 Dental Nurse in Birmingham, providing high-quality dental care across various settings. This role involves assisting clinicians, managing dental equipment, and educating patients on oral health. Ideal candidates will have a GDC-registered dental nurse qualification and experience in diverse dental environments.

Qualifications

• Dental Nurse qualification registered with the GDC, e.g., NVQ Level 3, Diploma, or equivalent.
• Experience in dental settings, including with children and elderly patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance to clinicians.
• Maintain high standards of patient care and confidentiality.
• Prepare and monitor patients before, during, and after treatment.

Skills

Patient care

Oral health education

Clerical duties

Education

Dental Nurse qualification registered with the General Dental Council (GDC)

Job description

Job Title: Band 4 Dental Nurse

Are you looking for an exciting career within the NHS? Are you patient-focused and committed to delivering high-quality dental care? We are seeking enthusiastic and hardworking dental nurses to join our Community Dental Nursing Team.

Position Details:

• Band 4 Dental Nurse
• 22.5 hours/week (0.6 WTE)
• Working days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
• Location: Attwood Green Health Centre, Birmingham

Responsibilities include providing high-quality dental care across various settings within the Dental Service, including Mobile Clinics, external sites, and Birmingham Dental Hospital. Dental Nurses will work flexibly across the Community Dental Services.

Main Duties:

• Provide chairside assistance to clinicians.
• Carry out clerical and administrative duties for efficient clinic operation.
• Maintain high standards of patient care and confidentiality.
• Prepare and monitor patients before, during, and after treatment, including providing pre- and post-operative instructions.
• Manage dental equipment and instruments, arranging repairs as needed.
• Ensure medical emergency drugs and equipment are up-to-date and available.
• Assist during general anaesthetic and exodontia sessions and provide postoperative instructions.
• Provide oral health education to patients.
• Support the Senior Dental Nurse and clinicians, including students and apprentices.

About Us:

BCHC employs over 5,000 staff across Birmingham and the West Midlands, delivering a wide range of community and specialist healthcare services, including one of Europe's leading Dental Hospitals. We are committed to providing integrated, personalized care rooted in local communities.

Person Specification:

Education:

• Dental Nurse qualification registered with the General Dental Council (GDC), e.g., NVQ Level 3, Diploma, or equivalent.
• Registered with the GDC.

Experience:

• Experience working as part of a dental team in settings such as general practice, hospital, or community dental services.
• Experience working with children, elderly, medically compromised, or learning-disabled patients.

Additional Requirements:

This position is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Salary: £26,530 to £29,114 per annum (pro-rata).