Dental Nurses

Birmingham Community Health Care Nhs Foundation Trust; Park Central; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Park Central is seeking a Band 4 Dental Nurse for a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover. The role entails maintaining high standards of patient care, preparing patients for dental treatments, and providing chair-side assistance. This part-time position offers flexible working patterns and full NHS terms and conditions, including extensive holidays and pay enhancements. Attractive relocation payment and employee well-being services are also included.

Benefits

Full NHS terms and conditions

Extensive holidays

Attractive relocation payment

Discounts for local and national retailers

Dedicated well-being services

Flexible working where possible

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of patient care and confidentiality in clinics.
• Prepare and monitor patients for dental treatments.
• Provide chair-side assistance during procedures.

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain a high standard of patient care and confidentiality within all dental clinics throughout the service.
• Prepare and monitor patients for and during their dental treatment, providing pre‑ and post‑operative instructions as required.
• Undertake the general care of the surgery including dental equipment/instruments (medical devices) and arrange any necessary repairs as required.
• Ensure medical emergency drugs and equipment are available and up to date.
• Provide chair‑side assistance and postoperative instructions during general anaesthetic and exodontia sessions as required.
• Provide oral health education to patients as required by the clinician.
• Assist the Senior Dental Nurse in the smooth running of the Dental service.
• Support and assist clinicians including all student disciplines.
• Support and supervise all apprentice nurses, undergraduate groups.

About Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust:

BCHC has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. We deliver over 100 clinical services, in people's homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities. We offer services for children, young people and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehab Centre and one of Europe's leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry. Our commitment is to integrated, personalised care rooted in local communities.

What we offer:

• Full NHS terms and conditions, including extensive holidays, 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.

Equalities, diversity and inclusion:

We are a Disability Confident Employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have a hidden or long‑term health condition. We actively foster an inclusive culture and support the career progression of colleagues from under‑represented backgrounds. We are committed to workforce equality, actively redressing under‑representation and guaranteeing interviews for protected groups for positions at Band 8a and above where essential criteria are met.

Visa sponsorship and employment eligibility:

Band 4 clinical roles are eligible for UK Home Office visa sponsorship. All non‑clinical roles that meet the prescribed skill level (RQF 6) and salary threshold will be eligible for sponsorship. We accept applications from candidates who can evidence their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes.

Flexibility and work patterns:

BCHC supports a variety of flexible working practices, including hybrid patterns and home/base working where practically possible. We are committed to facilitating a healthy work/life balance and will consider all requests regarding working patterns and hours.

Using AI in the application process:

BCHC acknowledges Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Generative AI (GenAI) tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, Gemini etc.; they can help in various stages of your job application. We encourage reading our acceptable use guidelines.

Position Available:

0.8 WTE (30 hrs p/w) Band 4 Dental Nurse – 12 month fixed‑term maternity cover. Hours Monday – Saturday (8am – 8pm) with flexible days to meet service need. Based at Birmingham Dental Hospital. The post holder will support evening and weekend clinical activity on a rota basis. Part‑time applications are invited.

Benefits of working for us:

• Full NHS terms and conditions, extensive holidays, 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.