Registered Dental Nurse Team Lead

CDDFT Charity; Darlington; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a qualified Registered Dental Nurse Team Lead for their Oral Surgery department at Darlington Memorial Hospital. The role involves managing a team of dental nurses, ensuring high standards of patient care, and assisting in various dental procedures. Candidates must possess a current GDC registration and demonstrate strong communication and team management skills. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic individual looking to advance their career in dental nursing.

Qualifications

• Current GDC registration is necessary.
• Experience in Oral Surgery procedures is preferred.
• Management experience required to support team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage the dental nursing team and ensure efficient provision of support.
• Assist clinicians in all dental procedures.
• Supervise junior staff and students.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Team Management

Patient Care

Information Technology

Education

NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing

Management Qualification

Job description

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Registered Dental Nurse Team Lead

The closing date is 03 July 2025

Anopportunity has arisen for a qualified Dental Nurse Team Lead to work in ourbusy Oral Surgery Outpatient Department at Darlington Memorial Hospital. Theideal person will be an enthusiastic hard working person who will deputise inthe absence of the Outpatient Sister. The successful candidate must hold acurrent GDC registration, having excellent communication skills and a positiveapproach to patient centered care. They must be able to manage their ownworkload effectively, prioritising and using time management skills. They willalso be responsible of the smooth running of Oral Surgery clinics and ensuringsupport is available for Dental Nurses and Health care Assistants. The DentalNurse Team Lead will act as a role model for the team and ensure high stanardsof care are delivered to patients visiting the clinic.

Main duties of the job

As thequalified registered dental nurse team lead you will assist the clinicians inall dental procedures, providing support and advice to patients in the oralsurgery department. You will demonstrate compliance with the responsibilitiesand registration to practice with the general dental council. As the dentalteam lead you will be expected to manage the day to day running of thedepartment, supervising junior staff and students when required. This rolewould suit a registered dental nurse with post registration experience whichcan be utilised in the outpatient setting.

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented

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For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.

From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two yearsof experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to considersponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria andhave a current visa expiring within 3 months)

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate willdirectly manage the dental nursing team supporting the department manager toensure the efficient and effective provision of dental nursing support topractising clinical staff.

Person Specification

Special Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of all dental procedures and ability to assist the dental officer in all dental procedures.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn and implement team management, staff appraisal, recruitment, department health and safety, trust policies and procedures.
• Dealing effectively with medically compromised patients.
• Management Experience

Experience

• Currently working in a registered dental nurse role.
• Experience of multi-disciplinary working
• Supervisory experience
• Oral Surgery Experience

Special Requirements

• Ability to organise own and the work of others whilst under pressure.
• Commitment to evidence based practice.
• Effective communication skills, written and verbal.
• Caring and compassionate attitude to patients and colleagues.
• Flexible approach to working hours to meet the needs of the service.
• Good information technology skills

Qualifications

• NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing or Nursing Diploma or Degree
• Verifiable Professional Development hours
• Experience of assisting in Oral Surgery procedures.
• Management Qualification

Statutory Registration

• Current GDC registration
• Evidence of PDP and continuous education

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

£29,970 to £36,483 a yearPer Annum Pro Rata