Out Of Hours Lead Dental Nurse

Job summary The Dental Out of Hours (OOH) service provides urgent dental care to the population of Buckinghamshire. It is hosted by CNWL Community Dental Service, part of CNWL NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will work weekday evening sessions (3.5 hours), weekend sessions (8 hours) and/or Bank Holiday sessions (8 hours) which will be allocated on a rota basis totalling 15 hours per week to ensure that they are available to all direct reports. They will need to carry out dental nursing duties to include assisting the dental clinician in treating patients. Maintain high standards in Infection Prevention Control Assist the patient on their treatment journey Provide triage The post-holder will be an established leader with significant line management experience. They will be responsible for the line management of the OOH nurses including the direct responsibility for the human resources tasks such as undertaking appraisal and agreeing personal development plans, invoking HR policies and support/supervision. Main duties of the job Assist the Dental Operational Manager and Dental Nurse Manager in managing the clinic resources and coordinating the operation of the OOH service according to: Manage dental nursing staff including performing regular appraisals, development and monitoring of personal development plans Responsible for recruitment, selection and retention of dental nurses Take appropriate action in the handling of the Trust HR policies such as monitoring sickness absence, disciplinary, grievances and performance monitoring Retrieve and produce monthly reports for the senior management team on finance, activity and performance Effectively communicate in the management of complex financial and general enquiries from staff and patients Act as core configurer for computerised appointment and patient record system Responsibility for filing and recording systems, ensuring relevance, maintenance and updating Ensure that EDI claims are processed monthly to ensure activity accurately is recorded Carry out clerical duties associated with the running of the clinic, i.e. appointment making, monitoring referrals from 111, answering telephone calls and general enquiries, collection of mail, taking and accounting of monies received as necessary. Undertake specific duties delegated by the Clinicians, Senior management team and Dental Nurse Manager. May include stores/stock control duties at specified clinic as required. Monitor and maintain stock levels of consumable items. About us Please note: This vacancy does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship, unless you meet the criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. "Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and held continuously Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024." As such, if you don't meet the Transitional Provision (above) we are unable to consider your application unless you can provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom. If you believe you are eligible for sponsorship or already hold a valid right to work in the UK, please ensure you provide full details of your immigration status in the Pre-Screening Immigration section of your application form. Please note role eligibility also depends on whether the role meets the salary threshold for the relevant occupational code (SOC CODE). For further info please visit: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people. We're always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee we're hoping to find our future leaders and we'll support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career. Details Date posted 13 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £32,073 to £39,043 a year Pro rata per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 333-D-MK-CM-1231-A Job locations Brookside Dental Clinic Station way West Aylesbury HP20 2SR United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities In order to fulfil the job responsibilities and the environment in which these responsibilities are carried out the job holder is required to: Maintain the highest standards of care and service , taking responsibility not only for the care you personally provide, but also for your wider contribution to the aims of your team and the NHS as a whole. Be aware of and follow at all times the relevant National and Local codes of practice in relation to their role and function. If you are in a post that requires registration with a professional body, you are required to maintain that registration with the appropriate professional body. Protect the confidentiality of personal information that you hold unless to do so would put any one at risk of significant harm. Keep accurate and professional records and inf