Job summary
- Main area
- Dental Nursing
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 407-SURGERY-7275114
- Employer
- Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Walsall Manor Hospital
- Town
- Walsall
- Salary
- £26,530 - £29,114 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 21/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Dental Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 4
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and an approved plan to build a brand new, state of the art Emergency Department which commenced in 2021
We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from multiple sites covering Walsall. Our multidisciplinary services include rapid response and homebased care, so that those with long term conditions and the frail elderly can remain in their own homes.
We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce
Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement.
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including: salary sacrifice scheme; car leasing scheme; on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability); the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme; and the opportunity to develop and implement your expertise in an encouraging yet challenging environment
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant. The Trust currently holds the Bronze Award which underlines the Trust’s commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community. As an organisation, we are aiming to achieve the next level Silver award, with our sights firmly on Gold.
RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK - PROFESSIONALISM
Job overview
You will be responsible for assisting the clinician in the day-to-day running of the surgery working under the supervision of the Senior Dental Nurse. Workload includes preparing the clinical area, assisting with treatments, educating patients and maintaining a safe and clean environment. You will also play a crucial role in maintaining records and ensuring the smooth operation of the clinic.
Main duties of the job
· Ensure high standards of infection control including risk management within the team.
· Monitor standards of cleaning and report to the appropriate manager.
· Preparation of the clinic areas including instruments and materials used during both Orthodontic and Surgical procedures.
· Preparing patients for such procedures, including patients with complex medical histories, and assisting in the supervision of patients during and after procedure. This includes giving post operative instructions and advice to patients regarding their treatment.
· After appropriate training, assessment of patient prior to IV sedation including the monitoring of blood pressure, oxygen saturation, pulses and any medical emergencies that take place.
· Maintaining general care of all equipment, including the knowledge of assembling and usage of specialist equipment appropriate to the post holder.
· Ensuring the availability of x-rays, models, lab work, blood and histology reports appropriate to the patient.
· Ensure that the surgery is welcoming and prepared for the type of patient and treatment planned.
· Provide chair-side assistance to the clinician to include treating special care patients with learning and/or physical disabilities, patients with complex medical conditions, diagnosed Mental Health conditions, anxious children and adults, acting under the supervision and direction of the clinician.
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Working for our organisation
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300, providing inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and the continued upgrading of existing areas ensures the Trust now has a state-of-the-art Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit facilities.
A new Urgent Emergency Care Centre was opened in March 2023. The two-storey development has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity and has provided almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to attached Job Description for further information regarding the role and its responsibilities:
Person specification
Professional Registration
Essential criteria
- GDC Registered
Professional Registration
Essential criteria
- National Dental Nurse Certificate
Desirable criteria
- IV sedation
Professional Registration
Essential criteria
- Basic Life Support
Experience
Essential criteria
- Must have substantive post qualification experience
- Must have a working knowledge relating to Health and Safety and Clinical Risk Management
Skills
Essential criteria
- Must be conversant with all aspects of Dental care within the specialty
- Ability to write clearly and legibly. Can articulate well with good listening skills
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Ellen Dutton
- Job title
- Senior Dental Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01922 721172
- Additional information
Ext. 7295
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