Band 5 Specialist Dental Nurse - Paediatrics

Evasion-design.com; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading community dental service is seeking a Band 5 Specialist Dental Nurse in Paediatrics for a fixed-term role in Birmingham. The successful candidate will support various dental treatments and maintain high standards of patient care. This part-time position requires specific qualifications in dental nursing and sedation, offering a dynamic work environment with flexible arrangements.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Dental Sedation Certificate (IV and IHS).
• Experience in supporting undergraduates and post-registration staff.
• Evidence of CPD relevant to sedation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of patient care and confidentiality across dental clinics.
• Manage stock control and ordering of dental consumables.
• Support recording of pre-operative assessments.

Skills

Patient care

Confidentiality

Stock control

Radiography support

Dental education

Education

Dental Nursing Qualification

Post Qualification in Conscious Sedation IV/IHS

GDC Registration

Job description

Band 5 Specialist Dental Nurse - Paediatrics

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Job Summary

Main area: Paediatrics

Grade: Band 5

Contract: Fixed term: 12 months (Monday - Saturday, 8am - 8pm)

Hours: Part time - 30 hours per week (Based in Birmingham; working days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday; evening and weekend work may be required)

Location: Richmond Health Centre, Stechford

Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum (pro-rata)

Closing date: 30/05/2025 23:59

Job Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic, and forward-thinking Specialist Dental Nurse to join the Birmingham Community Dental Nursing team, supporting a variety of dental treatments under local anaesthetic, conscious sedation, and general anaesthesia.

We Are Looking To Recruit To The Post Below

Band 5 Paediatric Specialist Dental Nurse

30 hours / 0.8 WTE for 12 months. Working days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. Must hold a Dental Sedation Certificate (IV and IHS), be up to date with Sedation training, and provide a CPD log related to sedation. Flexibility to travel within the division may be required.

Main Duties

• Maintain high standards of patient care and confidentiality across dental clinics
• Manage stock control and ordering of dental consumables
• Prepare and maintain specialised dental equipment and dispose of clinical waste
• Support recording of pre-operative assessments
• Support radiography procedures
• Identify staff and students needing additional training
• Support dental education and training activities
• Adhere to policies and procedures to ensure compliance and quality improvement

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

• Dental Nursing Qualification
• Post Qualification in Conscious Sedation IV/IHS
• GDC Registration

Desirable:

• Recognised Teaching Qualification at Level 3 or equivalent

Experience:

• Significant experience in dentistry
• Evidence of CPD relevant to sedation
• Supporting undergraduates and post-registration staff

Additional Information

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and offer flexible working arrangements. The role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks and compliance with NHS employment policies.