Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within BCHCFT's Dental Division for one full time Dental Nurse Assessor to join the School of Dental Nursing for 37.5 hours per week on a fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. This will be based at Birmingham Dental Hospital and the post holder will contribute primarily to the delivery and assessment of Dental Nursing apprenticeships.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work in close collaboration with fellow Dental Nurse Tutors, Dental Matrons, Dental Nurse Management Team, Learning and Development Team as well as a large team of clinical staff and students. The post holder will be an experienced Dental Nurse and hold a recognised assessment qualification. The post holder will need to evidence their Continuing Professional Development as part of their application. The Trust supports staff personal and professional development as part of its 'Great Place to Work' strategic objective. Please refer to the enclosed job description and person specification before submitting your application.
About us
Be Part of Our Team...
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services, in people's homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities. We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people, parents and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre and one of Europe's leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry. We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands.
If you want to 'Be Part of Our Team' and work with a Foundation Trust which is continuously striving for better care and healthier communities, we want to hear from you.
IMPORTANT
- Please ensure you check your TRAC account regularly as this is how we will communicate with you during the shortlisting and selection process
- Please ensure all sections of the application form are completed fully. Please particularly ensure that you provide full details of all referees including BUSINESS EMAIL ADDRESS, telephone contact details and postal address.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties
- Observing student work placements
- Assessing learner portfolios and evidences submitted
- Holding personal discussions with students
- Implementing quality processes and identify areas to improve
- Conducting regular reviews according to protocol
The post holder will deliver assessment which will include the following activities:
- Question candidates- to assess their underpinning knowledge and to gauge how they would deal with non-standard situations.
- Monitor candidates' progress- this may involve examining their portfolios of evidence - evidence that records candidates' ability at work and demonstrates their knowledge and understanding. Evidence may be paper based and/or electronic.
- Hold professional discussions with students, where necessary.
- Record and provide timely and accurate feedback to students on their performance and progression/achievement.
- Undertake assessment as part of a wider assessment role, supporting learners to further their maths and English skills.
- Record candidates' progress and sign off units as they are completed.
- Give candidates detailed feedback after a planned assessment and provide any necessary support and advice.
- Keep detailed records of candidates' progress and pass on relevant information to the awarding bodies.
- Ensure effective quality control and continuous improvement in all aspects of this post in keeping with the organisations existing policies and developing quality assurance systems;
- Contribute to the review and evaluation of the programmes taught, provide advice on ways to improve delivery and help implement quality improvement plans;
- Motivate and support learners through their programme, providing training and timely feedback throughout and where necessary.
- Develop plans and agree specific dates with candidates for assessing competence.
- Communicate with candidates and liaise with departments.
- Judge evidence against the criteria to make assessment decisions.
- Provide candidate with comprehensive written documentation following assessment.
- Contribute to internal quality assurance process.
- Attend regular updates and standardisation meetings.
- Liaise with the Internal Quality Assurers regarding students progress.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties
- Observing student work placements
- Assessing learner portfolios and evidences submitted
- Holding personal discussions with students
- Implementing quality processes and identify areas to improve
- Conducting regular reviews according to protocol
The post holder will deliver assessment which will include the following activities:
- Question candidates- to assess their underpinning knowledge and to gauge how they would deal with non-standard situations.
- Monitor candidates' progress- this may involve examining their portfolios of evidence - evidence that records candidates' ability at work and demonstrates their knowledge and understanding. Evidence may be paper based and/or electronic.
- Hold professional discussions with students, where necessary.
- Record and provide timely and accurate feedback to students on their performance and progression/achievement.
- Undertake assessment as part of a wider assessment role, supporting learners to further their maths and English skills.
- Record candidates' progress and sign off units as they are completed.
- Give candidates detailed feedback after a planned assessment and provide any necessary support and advice.
- Keep detailed records of candidates' progress and pass on relevant information to the awarding bodies.
- Ensure effective quality control and continuous improvement in all aspects of this post in keeping with the organisations existing policies and developing quality assurance systems;
- Contribute to the review and evaluation of the programmes taught, provide advice on ways to improve delivery and help implement quality improvement plans;
- Motivate and support learners through their programme, providing training and timely feedback throughout and where necessary.
- Develop plans and agree specific dates with candidates for assessing competence.
- Communicate with candidates and liaise with departments.
- Judge evidence against the criteria to make assessment decisions.
- Provide candidate with comprehensive written documentation following assessment.
- Contribute to internal quality assurance process.
- Attend regular updates and standardisation meetings.
- Liaise with the Internal Quality Assurers regarding students progress.
Person Specification
Qualifcations
Essential
- Qualified Dental Nurse
- Assessment Qualification
- Registered with the General Dental Council
- GCSE English and math at level C or equivalent
- Evidence of continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Dental Nursing Post Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience in a wide range of dentistry
- Supervisory or training and or assessing experience
- Experience of assessment of dental nurse practice
- Excellent written and verbal presentation skills
Desirable
- Experience of delivering feedback on a one to one basis about performance
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good organisational & time management skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Work within a multidisciplinary environment
- Ability to plan, co-ordinate and deliver training course programmes
- Excellent communication, influencing skills
Desirable
Other Job Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly across the dental service
Person Specification
Qualifcations
Essential
- Qualified Dental Nurse
- Assessment Qualification
- Registered with the General Dental Council
- GCSE English and math at level C or equivalent
- Evidence of continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Dental Nursing Post Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience in a wide range of dentistry
- Supervisory or training and or assessing experience
- Experience of assessment of dental nurse practice
- Excellent written and verbal presentation skills
Desirable
- Experience of delivering feedback on a one to one basis about performance
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good organisational & time management skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Work within a multidisciplinary environment
- Ability to plan, co-ordinate and deliver training course programmes
- Excellent communication, influencing skills
Desirable
Other Job Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly across the dental service
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.
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.
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).
