About this role
Job summary
Dental Nurse Specialist - Radiography Lead (Cov & Wark) Rugby Based
37.5 hours per week
Permanent
Salary: £32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata
Closing Date: Sunday 28th June 2026
Interview Date: Wednesday 8th July 2026
**This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly. **
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Main duties of the job
Special Care Dentistry provides preventive and treatment oral care services for people who are unable to accept routine dental care because of some physical, intellectual, medical, emotional, sensory, mental or social impairment, or a combination of these factors. The post holder will support the clinical speciality to ensure the provision of a high standard of patient care and that all Trust policies and procedures are adhered to. This will include chairside activity as well as supporting the Dental Management Team in the delivery of Dentistry training and development of the Service.
About us
Here at George Eliot our vision to'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
Effective Open Communication
excellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence
Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, in house training and development, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
If you are applying for a Domestic Assistant or Health Care Assistant role you may be eligible for the refer a friend scheme - find out more here: https://www.geh.nhs.uk/about-us/people-and-workforce/vacancies/refer-friend-scheme
Job description Job responsibilities
Ensure the radiology service is run efficiently and effectively and that all radiation safety requirements are met. Qualified Dental Nurse with the NEBDN certificate in Dental Radiography, will be able to act under prescription as an IR(ME)R operator, to safely take intra-oral and extra-oral radiographs of patients. To ensure a Quality Assurance program is undertaken within the service. To act as a Radiation Protection Supervisor support for the site and maintain good compliance with both local and national guidelines. Alert Service's Radiation Protection Supervisors and the Dental Nurse Management Team to issues which may affect learning, development and clinical performance. Prepare and participate in the annual performance review and appraisal. Ensure continuous update of knowledge including IRMER, Local rules, IRR. Reflect on performance within own role and professional boundaries and maintain a professional portfolio to reflect evidence-based practice. Provide training to clinical staff on the use of equipment on site.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Professional Training Essential
National Certificate for Dental Nurses or similar Registered with the GDC Post-certification Qualification in Dental Radiography
Desirable
Leadership or Management Qualification Post-certification Qualification in Special Care Dental Nursing, Conscious Sedation, Oral Health Certificate
Experience & Knowledge Essential
Experience of working with patients with Special Care requirements, medically compromised, phobic or high risk.
Desirable
Special care Dental Nursing in a community setting
Other Essential
Car driver / Owner willing to travel and work across all Coventry & Warwickshire Dental sites.
Skills and abilities Essential
Knowledge of a range of Dental procedures - particularly Dental Radiography Enthusiastic and motivated with the ability to motivate others
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
Address The Orchard Centre
Lower Hillmorton Road
Rugby
CV21 3SR
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.geh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)