• Job Description

  Req#: C9439-2425-1644?language=en&page=1018&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  An opportunity has arisen for a qualified Dental Nurse Team Lead to work in our busy Oral Surgery Outpatient Department at Darlington Memorial Hospital. The ideal person will be an enthusiastic hard working person who will deputise in the absence of the Outpatient Sister. The successful candidate must hold a current GDC registration, having excellent communication skills and a positive approach to patient centered care. They must be able to manage their own workload effectively, prioritising and using time management skills. They will also be responsible of the smooth running of Oral Surgery clinics and ensuring support is available for Dental Nurses and Health care Assistants. The Dental Nurse Team Lead will act as a role model for the team and ensure high stanards of care are delivered to patients visiting the clinic.

  Main duties of the job

  As the qualified registered dental nurse team lead you will assist the clinicians in all dental procedures, providing support and advice to patients in the oral surgery department. You will demonstrate compliance with the responsibilities and registration to practice with the general dental council. As the dental team lead you will be expected to manage the day to day running of the department, supervising junior staff and students when required. This role would suit a registered dental nurse with post registration experience which can 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

  Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents

  Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success

  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 years of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and have a current visa expiring within 3 months)

  Details

  Date posted

  12 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 5

  Salary

  £29,970 to £36,483 a year Per Annum Pro Rata

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Part-time

  Reference number

  C9439-2425-1644

  Job locations

  Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

  Hollyhurst Road

  Darlington

  County Durham

  DL3 6HX

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The successful candidate will directly manage the dental nursing team supporting the department manager to ensure the efficient and effective provision of dental nursing support to practising clinical staff.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The successful candidate will directly manage the dental nursing team supporting the department manager to ensure the efficient and effective provision of dental nursing support to practising clinical staff.

  Person Specification

  Special Skills & Knowledge

  Essential

  • 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.

  Desirable

  • Dealing effectively with medically compromised patients.
  • Management Experience
  • Incident Management Experience

  Experience

  Essential

  • Relevant post registration experience.
  • Currently working in a registered dental nurse role.
  • Experience of multi-disciplinary working

  Desirable

  • Supervisory experience
  • Oral Surgery Experience

  Special Requirements

  Essential

  • 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.

  Desirable

  • Good information technology skills

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing or Nursing Diploma or Degree
  • Minimun 4 GCSE's
  • Verifiable Professional Development hours

  Desirable

  • Experience of assisting in Oral Surgery procedures.
  • Management Qualification

  Statutory Registration

  Essential

  • Current GDC registration

  Desirable

  • Evidence of PDP and continuous education

  Person Specification

  Special Skills & Knowledge

  Essential

  • 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.

  Desirable

  • Dealing effectively with medically compromised patients.
  • Management Experience
  • Incident Management Experience

  Experience

  Essential

  • Relevant post registration experience.
  • Currently working in a registered dental nurse role.
  • Experience of multi-disciplinary working

  Desirable

  • Supervisory experience
  • Oral Surgery Experience

  Special Requirements

  Essential

  • 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.

  Desirable

  • Good information technology skills

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing or Nursing Diploma or Degree
  • Minimun 4 GCSE's
  • Verifiable Professional Development hours

  Desirable

  • Experience of assisting in Oral Surgery procedures.
  • Management Qualification

  Statutory Registration

  Essential

  • Current GDC registration

  Desirable

  • 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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

  Hollyhurst Road

  Darlington

  County Durham

  DL3 6HX

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

  Hollyhurst Road

  Darlington

  County Durham

  DL3 6HX

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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