Band 5 Radiography Specialist Dental Nurse - Dental Outreach Centre

Birmingham Community Health Care Nhs Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider is seeking a Band 5 Radiography Specialist Dental Nurse in Birmingham to join their Dental Outreach Centre. The role involves managing complex patient needs, supporting clinical nursing tasks, and ensuring high-quality patient care. Applicants must have a Dental Radiography Certificate and will enjoy full NHS terms, flexibility in work hours, and a supportive work environment with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Full NHS terms and conditions

Attractive relocation payment

Employee discounts

Dedicated well-being services

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Must hold a Dental Radiography Certificate and be up to date with IRMER training.
• Ability to maintain patient care and confidentiality.
• Experience in clinical nursing support for radiography.

Responsibilities

• Support stock control and ordering of dental consumables.
• Prepare and maintain specialised dental equipment.
• Conduct patient pre-operative assessments.
• Provide clinical nursing support for radiography.

Skills

Dental Radiography skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Dental Radiography Certificate

Job description

Overview

Maintain a high standard of patient care and confidentiality within all dental clinics throughout the service and manage patients with complex dental, social and medical needs.

We are recruiting for a Band 5 Radiography Specialist Dental Nurse to join the Dental Outreach Centre in Birmingham City Centre. The role supports clinical nursing across Dental Services Division and responds to the complex needs of patients in a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Stock control/rotation and the ordering of dental consumables from appropriate suppliers.
• Prepare and maintain specialised dental equipment and dispose of clinical waste including bodily fluids.
• Support recording of patient pre-operative assessments (e.g., height, weight and blood pressure).
• Carry out duties relevant to this role as specified by the Dental Nurse Manager and/or Dental Nurse Tutor(s).
• Provide clinical nursing support for radiography within the department to support the clinical patient pathway.
• Identify staff and students who require additional training within the specialty and escalate as appropriate.
• Support the School of Dental Nursing, University of Birmingham, School of Hygiene and Therapy and relevant Heads of Service to provide team training for all disciplines.
• Adhere to procedures to support and maintain national targets of compliance.
• Ensure the implementation of agreed local Divisional and Trust Policies.
• Implement outcomes in respect of Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement relating to the specialty.

Role Context

BCHC has a large, integrated network of services across Birmingham and the West Midlands, delivering a wide range of clinical services in various settings and settings. This role contributes to the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care within a Dental Outreach Centre.

Requirements

• The post holder must hold a Dental Radiography Certificate and be up to date with IRMER training; be able to supply a copy of their CPD log relating to their specialism.
• Base: Dental Outreach Centre – Birmingham City Centre. Hours: 22.5 hours per week (0.6 WTE). Monday to Saturday (8am - 8pm). Working days to be determined. Base is flexible across the service as required.
• Support the clinical management of the dental specialty and ensure the provision of a high standard of patient care; adhere to Trust policies and procedures.
• Delivery of high-quality clinical nursing support for the specialties across Dental Services Division clinical sites.

Legal, Equality and Flexible Working

• UK Home Office Visa Sponsorship requirements: Band 2 clinical and non-clinical roles and Band 3 Non-Clinical roles are not eligible for sponsorship. Non-clinical roles (Agenda for Change Bands 3-6) generally do not meet sponsorship requirements; some exceptions apply. All candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes.
• Disability Confident Employer and Guaranteed Interview Scheme: BCHC offers a guaranteed interview to candidates who are Disabled, Neurodiverse, or have a long-term health condition, provided they meet essential criteria. Reasonable adjustments are encouraged.
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: BCHC is committed to an inclusive, equitable workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and support career progression for colleagues from underrepresented groups.
• Promoting Workforce Equality: The Trust supports under-represented groups and may guarantee an interview for Band 8a and above where criteria are met; selection is on merit.
• Flexible Working: BCHC supports flexible working where possible and will consider requests; discussions about working patterns will occur at interview.

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Benefits

• Full NHS terms and conditions including Agenda for Change pay with enhancements.
• Attractive relocation payment if you relocate to the local area.
• Discounts for local and national retailers.
• Dedicated well-being services for all employees.
• Flexible working where possible.