Dental Nurse Development Post Band 4 Rising to Band 5

Job Overview Band 4 Dental Nurse Developmental Post Leading to Band 5 Dental Nurse. One post will qualify in Radiography and one post in IV sedation. CNWL are pleased to offer an exciting internal development opportunity for motivated Dental Nurses who are ready to take the next step in their professional career. We are inviting applications from enthusiastic and committed Band 4 Dental Nurses to join our structured Dental Nurse Development Programme, designed to support progression towards a Band 5 Dental Nurse role within Community Dental Services. This is a developmental post. The programme will support the successful applicant to gain a recognised post-registration qualification, develop leadership capability, build confidence in clinical practice and evidence the competencies required for progression to Band 5. The anticipated timescale for completion of the programme and achievement of the required competencies is 18 to 24 months. Progression to Band 5 will be dependent on successful completion of the required qualification, achievement of the agreed competency framework and satisfactory completion of the developmental objectives. Should the postholder not meet the required competencies within the agreed timeframe, they will remain employed at their originally appointed Band 4 grade and will not progress to Band 5. Main duties of the job The successful applicant will be supported to develop across four key pillars:

• Clinical Skills
• Patient Safety and Quality Care
• Leadership
• Development and Learning As part of the programme, the postholder will undertake an approved post-registration dental nursing qualification, funded by the service. They will also complete internal development activities, including leadership learning, reflective practice, shadowing opportunities, service-based competencies, audit and quality improvement activity. For the IV Qualification it is expected that you will attend all sites within BPDS that provide IV, these cases will be arranged by the Dental Nurse Managers/Mentors. It is expected that this commitment will be weekly. For Radiography it is expected that you will visit all BPDS sites to carry out radiography checks/Audits, the training for this will be hosted in Milton Keynes with the Radiography nurse and will be a weekly face to face meeting throughout the course. Working for our organisation Central and North West London NHS Trust expects all staff to act in a way which shows you understand our core values and are willing to put them into practice with service users, family and carers, and also other staff members. We expect you to show COMPASSION, contribute to a caring and kind environment and recognise that what you do and say helps can make the lives of others better We expect you to RESPECT everyone and acknowledge and welcome people's differences rather than ignore them or see them as problematic. We expect you to EMPOWER others and continually try to provide information, resources and support to help others make their own decisions and meet their own needs. We expect you to work in PARTNERSHIP and behave in a way that shows that you recognise that commissioners and users of our services are the people who generate and pay for our work Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities The postholder will remain employed as a Band 4 Dental Nurse while undertaking the development programme. During this period, they will be expected to work towards the agreed competencies and demonstrate evidence of progression across the four programme pillars. Key responsibilities will include:
• Undertaking and completing the approved post-registration qualification.
• Working towards the agreed Band 5 competency framework.
• Participating in gateway review meetings with their mentor and Dental Nurse Manager.
• Completing reflective accounts and maintaining evidence of learning and development.
• Taking part in relevant audit, quality improvement and patient safety activities.
• Developing leadership skills through shadowing, meeting attendance and supervised opportunities.
• Working alongside Band 5 Dental Nurses, mentors, Dental Nurse Managers and wider clinical teams.
• Participating in agreed rotation and shadowing opportunities across dental sites.
• Supporting service development activities relevant to the qualification and future Band 5 role.
• Maintaining compliance with professional standards, statutory and mandatory training, and GDC requirements. The programme includes mandatory development opportunities such as involvement in shortlisting, interview panel observation or participation, leadership shadowing and attendance at relevant service or governance meetings. There will be a mandatory requirement to travel across all BPDS sites in Bucks and Milton Keynes to access appropriate training, development and clinical opportunities linked to the programme and qualification. A competency framework and developmental plan are in place. These will be available to candidates on request during recruitment and will be provided to the successful candidate on commencement in post. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria
• Good general education up to GCSE O level standard / NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience.
• Full registration with General Dental Council.
• Additional relevant Dental Nurse Certificate.
• Post graduate qualification or equivalant. Skills Essential criteria
• Able to reflect on own practice and identify learning needs
• Demonstrates commitment to safe, high-quality, patient-centred care
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Willingness to undertake leadership and development activities
• Willingness to travel across dental service sites as required for the programme Desirable criteria
• Experience of working across different clinical settings within dental services Experience Essential criteria
• Currently employed as a Band 4 Dental Nurse within the service
• Commitment to completing a post-registration qualification.
• Demonstrates motivation to develop towards a Band 5 Dental Nurse role.
• Able to reflect on own practice and identify learning needs Desirable criteria
• Previous involvement in audit, quality improvement or service development
• Interest in leadership, mentoring or supporting colleagues
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Experience of assisting with provision of care under general anaesthesia.
• Experience of assisting with provision of care under intravenous and inhalation sedation. Knowledge Essential criteria
• Demonstrable knowledge of cross infection control standards.