Lead Dental Nurse and Operational SupportinBracknellinBracknellPUBLISHED TUE 1 APR 2025
Leadership and managerial responsibilities that contribute to professional growth and development.
Opportunity to work closely with a skilled and enthusiastic dental team, fostering a strong team spirit.
Involvement in diverse clinical settings, including treating patients with additional needs, which adds variety and fulfillment to the role.
Access to a comprehensive training and career development program to enhance skills and career progression.
Flexible working options that support work-life balance, making it easier to juggle personal and professional commitments.
A generous NHS pension scheme and additional benefits such as 27 days of annual leave, rising with service, and the option to buy and sell leave.
Engagement with various departments (contracts, procurement, informatics, finance) that broadens professional experience and network.
Are you a passionate and dedicated dental nurse looking for the next step in your career? Join us at Berkshire Community Dental Service as a full-time Lead Dental Nurse and Operational Support in Bracknell! This role offers a fantastic opportunity to combine your clinical expertise with leadership and managerial responsibilities in a supportive environment, where you’ll work closely with our experienced dental team and senior management. You’ll make a real difference, providing vital support to patients with additional needs, including children and the elderly, across our seven clinics.
At Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, we’re dedicated to creating a caring and inclusive workplace where all colleagues can thrive. We offer flexible working options, generous annual leave, and a robust NHS pension plan, along with excellent learning and career development opportunities. Join us and be part of a collaborative team that values your wellbeing while providing outstanding care to those who need it most. If you're driven, compassionate, and eager to support your community, we want to hear from you!
At Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, we’re dedicated to creating a caring and inclusive workplace where all colleagues can thrive. We offer flexible working options, generous annual leave, and a robust NHS pension plan, along with excellent learning and career development opportunities. Join us and be part of a collaborative team that values your wellbeing while providing outstanding care to those who need it most. If you're driven, compassionate, and eager to support your community, we want to hear from you!
Leadership and managerial responsibilities that contribute to professional growth and development.
Opportunity to work closely with a skilled and enthusiastic dental team, fostering a strong team spirit.
Involvement in diverse clinical settings, including treating patients with additional needs, which adds variety and fulfillment to the role.
Access to a comprehensive training and career development program to enhance skills and career progression.
Flexible working options that support work-life balance, making it easier to juggle personal and professional commitments.
A generous NHS pension scheme and additional benefits such as 27 days of annual leave, rising with service, and the option to buy and sell leave.
Engagement with various departments (contracts, procurement, informatics, finance) that broadens professional experience and network.
Job Summary
Berkshire Community Dental Service is looking to recruit a full-time lead dental nurse. This role incorporates managerial, leadership and clinical responsibilities. You will be work closely with the senior dental team and senior management within the division and will be supported by the Chief Dentist and Service Manager. There will be opportunities to liaise with other teams such as contracts, procurement, informatics and finance.
The lead dental nurse will join an enthusiastic and skilled workforce with a great team spirit. The service has 7 clinics ranging from Thatcham to Langley and has over 40 members of staff. We provide treatment under sedation, general anaesthesia and in secure units. It is expected that the lead dental nurse will also work clinically and will attend the clinic sites as part of their leadership and managerial role. The service treats patients with additional needs including children, people with learning and physical disabilities and the elderly. The service provides treatment in the clinics and works with neighbouring acute hospitals for provision of its general anaesthetic service.
Your base will be in Bracknell, but you will also work at other clinics, the hospitals where we undertake general anaesthetic sessions and in the domiciliary setting. It is therefore essential that you can drive, have a UK driving licence and a car for travel between clinics and hospitals
Main duties of the job
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our Values At Berkshire Healthcare Are
17 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,205 to £47,a year per annum (incl of HCAS)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
371-CHS952-B
Job locations
Skimped Hill Health Centre
Skimped Hill Lane
Bracknell
RG12 1LH
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for you to be considered for this role:
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
The must haves for you to be considered for this role:
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your
Berkshire Community Dental Service is looking to recruit a full-time lead dental nurse. This role incorporates managerial, leadership and clinical responsibilities. You will be work closely with the senior dental team and senior management within the division and will be supported by the Chief Dentist and Service Manager. There will be opportunities to liaise with other teams such as contracts, procurement, informatics and finance.
The lead dental nurse will join an enthusiastic and skilled workforce with a great team spirit. The service has 7 clinics ranging from Thatcham to Langley and has over 40 members of staff. We provide treatment under sedation, general anaesthesia and in secure units. It is expected that the lead dental nurse will also work clinically and will attend the clinic sites as part of their leadership and managerial role. The service treats patients with additional needs including children, people with learning and physical disabilities and the elderly. The service provides treatment in the clinics and works with neighbouring acute hospitals for provision of its general anaesthetic service.
Your base will be in Bracknell, but you will also work at other clinics, the hospitals where we undertake general anaesthetic sessions and in the domiciliary setting. It is therefore essential that you can drive, have a UK driving licence and a car for travel between clinics and hospitals
Main duties of the job
- Management of the dental nurses, including appraisal and line management
- Working towards the service achieving best practice
- Ensuring relevant processes and policies are up to date
- Ensuring CQC compliance
- Training and supporting staff
- Conducting and reviewing audits
- Work with Neighbouring CDS's as part of the Thames Valley Community Dental Service Partnership
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our Values At Berkshire Healthcare Are
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance
- 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
- Free parking across Trust sites
17 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,205 to £47,a year per annum (incl of HCAS)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
371-CHS952-B
Job locations
Skimped Hill Health Centre
Skimped Hill Lane
Bracknell
RG12 1LH
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for you to be considered for this role:
- GDC Registration.
- National Certificate for Dental Nurses or NVQ Level 3 in Oral Healthcare.
- Significant experience as a Dental Nurse within Community Dental service settings.
- Experience of service compliance management/service improvement.
- Have a car and driving licence.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong leadership skills.
- A team player and willing to work with the dental team and the Trust.
- Experience with dental software and strong general IT skills.
- Ability to work outside normal working hours (8.30 17.00) given sufficient notice.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
The must haves for you to be considered for this role:
- GDC Registration.
- National Certificate for Dental Nurses or NVQ Level 3 in Oral Healthcare.
- Significant experience as a Dental Nurse within Community Dental service settings.
- Experience of service compliance management/service improvement.
- Have a car and driving licence.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong leadership skills.
- A team player and willing to work with the dental team and the Trust.
- Experience with dental software and strong general IT skills.
- Ability to work outside normal working hours (8.30 17.00) given sufficient notice.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your
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