• Job Description

  Req#: C9259-25-0654?language=en&page=523&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are currently recruiting a temporary full time Senior Dental Nurse to cover Maternity leave to work on the Oral Medicine Department at the Royal London Dental Hospital in Whitechapel. The successful candidate will provide nursing leadership in our Oral Medicine department working alongside both trust and QMUL staff.

  This is an ideal career opportunity for anyone looking to develop their existing skills and be part of our internationally renowned teaching hospital in East London.Hours of work will be 9am to 5.30pm with an hour for lunch, Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours a week. The post will be a split of 80/20 clinical and admin.

  The Royal London Dental Hospital at Barts Health NHS Trust is a leading specialist hospital for first-class dental and oral health care & provides clinical excellence in all aspects of dentistry.

  Barts Health currently has five sites: Whitechapel, Leytonstone, Stratford, Hackney & Isle of Dogs. In becoming a Barts Health employee you will be joining an organisation in which safe and compassionate care is at the heart of all we do, this also includes our staff.

  We have numerous staff benefits as well as providing subscription to a training package which supports our Dental Nurses in completing their annual GDC eCPD. We are also supportive of our employees that wish to complete post qualifications within their speciality.

  Main duties of the job

  o To support and assist the Dental Nurse Manager in the day-to-day delivery of high-quality service provision within the department including deputising for the Dental Nurse Manager in their absence. o Ensure the department is run efficiently and effectively and that all departmental needs are met.o To provide high quality chairside support to all clinicians and ensure that the standard of all dental nursing care is of the highest order and in line with Trust Policies and Procedures.o Support the Dental Nurse Manager in ensuring that both Qualified Dental Nurses and Student Dental Nurses undertake structured departmental practical training and Continuing Professional Development in line with current training curriculums and legislation.o Provide direct line management to band 4 nurses including, sickness management, annual leave, appraisal, performance management and day to day management of their welfare.o Carry out witness training and support trainees with their Record of Experience.o Develop an in-depth knowledge of the department specialism.o Champion service improvement for your clinical area.o Responsibility for designated areas of clinical operations and other areas of activity as required.o Provide support to the dental nurse managers in the recruitment process.o Conduct infection control audits for your clinical area and act on findings.

  About us

  Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

  The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

  Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

  We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

  Date posted

  17 March 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 5

  Salary

  £35,964 to £43,780 a year Per annum inc

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  12 months

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  259-7083833RLH

  Job locations

  Royal London Hospital

  London

  E1 1FR

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

  Please note: When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High Cost Area Supplement) is not included for non-medical roles. This ensures fairness and consistency within our organisation, as some of our sites fall under inner HCAS, while others are classified as outer HCAS.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

  Please note: When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High Cost Area Supplement) is not included for non-medical roles. This ensures fairness and consistency within our organisation, as some of our sites fall under inner HCAS, while others are classified as outer HCAS.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • NEBDN and/or an appropriate professional qualification or equivalent.
  • General Dental Council registration.

  Desirable

  • Post Qualification Certificate.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Minimum of 3 years' post qualification experience in dental nursing.
  • Ability to work as part of a team with a professional approach towards work and colleagues.
  • Previous experience of working in a hospital setting.
  • Responsibility for clinical activities appropriate to department.
  • Responsibility for maintaining stock levels and ordering where appropriate.

  Desirable

  • Supervision and mentoring of dental nurses and trainee dental nurses and their work within a clinical environment.
  • Participation in the recruitment and selection of dental nurses.

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Ability to deputise for the Dental Nurse Manager.
  • Knowledge of range of dental nursing procedures
  • Acquired through training and experience.
  • Registered as a witness on the NEBDN Diploma in Dental Nursing programme (or be working towards this).

  Skills

  Essential

  • Ability to work under pressure and prioritise care.
  • Excellent Leadership and organisational Skills.
  • Ability to monitor the quality of own and others work.
  • Ability to identify and access the potential risks involved in work activities and processes for self and others.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • NEBDN and/or an appropriate professional qualification or equivalent.
  • General Dental Council registration.

  Desirable

  • Post Qualification Certificate.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Minimum of 3 years' post qualification experience in dental nursing.
  • Ability to work as part of a team with a professional approach towards work and colleagues.
  • Previous experience of working in a hospital setting.
  • Responsibility for clinical activities appropriate to department.
  • Responsibility for maintaining stock levels and ordering where appropriate.

  Desirable

  • Supervision and mentoring of dental nurses and trainee dental nurses and their work within a clinical environment.
  • Participation in the recruitment and selection of dental nurses.

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Ability to deputise for the Dental Nurse Manager.
  • Knowledge of range of dental nursing procedures
  • Acquired through training and experience.
  • Registered as a witness on the NEBDN Diploma in Dental Nursing programme (or be working towards this).

  Skills

  Essential

  • Ability to work under pressure and prioritise care.
  • Excellent Leadership and organisational Skills.
  • Ability to monitor the quality of own and others work.
  • Ability to identify and access the potential risks involved in work activities and processes for self and others.

  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

  Barts Health NHS Trust

  Address

  Royal London Hospital

  London

  E1 1FR

  
  

  Employer's website

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

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Barts Health NHS Trust

  Address

  Royal London Hospital

  London

  E1 1FR

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.bartshealth.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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