Band 5 Dental Nurse Assessor Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Evasion-design.com; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare trust as a full-time Dental Nurse Assessor. This role involves working closely with students and clinical staff to deliver and assess Dental Nursing apprenticeships. You'll be responsible for observing placements, assessing portfolios, and providing valuable feedback to support learner development. With a commitment to staff development and community-based care, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a trust dedicated to better care and healthier communities. If you're passionate about education and nursing, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Experienced Dental Nurses with a recognised assessment qualification.
• Ongoing Continuing Professional Development is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assessing learner portfolios and providing feedback.
• Conducting regular reviews and supporting learners.
• Implementing quality processes and identifying improvements.

Skills

Dental Nursing

Assessment Qualification

Continuing Professional Development

Communication Skills

Education

Recognised Assessment Qualification

Dental Nursing Qualification

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within BCHCFT’s Dental Division for one full-time Dental Nurse Assessor to join the School of Dental Nursing. The position is based at Birmingham Dental Hospital and involves working 37.5 hours per week on a fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. The main responsibility is contributing to the delivery and assessment of Dental Nursing apprenticeships.

The post holder will collaborate closely with Dental Nurse Tutors, Dental Matrons, the Dental Nurse Management Team, the Learning and Development Team, as well as clinical staff and students.

Candidates must be experienced Dental Nurses with a recognised assessment qualification and should demonstrate ongoing Continuing Professional Development. The Trust supports staff development aligned with its ‘Great Place to Work’ strategy. Please review the enclosed job description and person specification before applying.

Be Part of Our Team

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) employs over 5000 staff across Birmingham and the West Midlands, delivering more than 100 clinical services in various settings, including homes, clinics, and hospitals. We provide comprehensive services for children, families, adults, and individuals with learning disabilities, including the West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre and a leading Dental Hospital and School of Dentistry. Our goal is to provide outstanding, integrated, community-based care.

If you wish to join our team and contribute to a trust committed to better care and healthier communities, we look forward to your application.

Important

• Please check your TRAC account regularly for communication during shortlisting and selection.
• Ensure all sections of the application are completed fully, including full details of referees with business email, phone, and postal address.

Main Duties

• Observing student work placements.
• Assessing learner portfolios and submitted evidence.
• Holding personal discussions with students.
• Implementing quality processes and identifying improvement areas.
• Conducting regular reviews as per protocol.

The assessment activities include:

• Questioning candidates to assess knowledge and handling of non-standard situations.
• Monitoring candidate progress through portfolios and evidence.
• Holding professional discussions where needed.
• Providing timely, accurate feedback on performance.
• Supporting learners in developing maths and English skills.
• Recording progress and signing off units upon completion.
• Providing detailed feedback and support after assessments.
• Maintaining detailed records and communicating with awarding bodies.
• Ensuring quality control and continuous improvement.
• Contributing to programme review and quality enhancement.
• Motivating and supporting learners throughout their programme.
• Developing assessment plans and schedules.
• Liaising with candidates and departments.
• Making assessment decisions based on evidence.
• Providing comprehensive documentation post-assessment.
• Participating in internal quality assurance and standardisation meetings.
• Liaising with the Internal Quality Assurer regarding student progress.

This advert closes on Friday 16 May 2025.