Peripatetic Dental Nurse Assessor

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an organised, proactive and highly motivated individual to join the Dental team at King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust as a Dental Laboratory Co-ordinator.

Based at the Dental Hospital at Denmark Hill, the post holder will play a key role in the day-to-day management and smooth running of the dental laboratory, supporting the delivery of high-quality postgraduate dental education and workforce development programmes.

Working closely with the Workforce Development and Transformation Programme Officer and the Lead Technician for Clinical Skills, you will ensure that laboratory facilities, equipment and teaching environments are fully prepared and maintained to the highest standards for study days, training events and clinical teaching sessions.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in a dental laboratory, clinical or educational support environment who enjoys working collaboratively and providing outstanding operational support.

Main duties of the job

• Laboratory Management
• Study Day Preparation and Co-ordination
• Liaison and Communication
• Course Administration and Systems
• Finance and Reporting
• External Events (occasional)
• General

Working for our organisation

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Laboratory Management

• Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day running and upkeep of the dental laboratory at KCH, Denmark Hill for NHS England (HEE).

• Ensure the laboratory is maintained to a consistently high standard, including cleanliness, organisation and compliance with relevant health and safety requirements.

• Monitor and manage stock levels, ordering perishable materials and consumables as required to ensure the laboratory is fully always stocked and operationally ready.

• Carry out regular equipment checks and report any maintenance, IT or facilities issues promptly to the appropriate team.

Study Day Preparation and Co-ordination

• Prepare and set up the laboratory and associated teaching spaces in advance of study days and training events, ensuring all equipment, materials and resources are in place.

• Clear down and restore the laboratory and teaching spaces to their standard state following each study day.

• Support the smooth and efficient running of study days on the day, acting as the primary point of contact for any logistical queries.

Liaison and Communication

• Act as a key point of contact for delegates, Foundation Dentist trainees, speakers and tutors in connection with study days and laboratory-based activities.

• Liaise with Training Programme Directors (TPDs) regarding scheduling, delegate requirements and course logistics.

• Communicate course information to relevant stakeholders in a timely and professional manner, including pre-course correspondence and on-the-day guidance.

• Prepare and distribute joining instructions to delegates in advance of each study day, ensuring all relevant information is communicated clearly and within agreed timescales.

Course Administration and Systems

• Populate and maintain course records on the Accent Course Manager system, including populating courses, recording aims and objectives, and marking attendance. Full training will be provided.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all course activity to support monitoring, reporting and quality assurance requirements.

Finance and Reporting

• Prepare and submit financial returns for NHS England Workforce Training and Education (WT&E) activity undertaken at KCH, ensuring accuracy and adherence to reporting deadlines.

• Maintain appropriate financial records to support budget monitoring and audit requirements.

External Events (occasional)

• Provide administrative and logistical support at external workforce development and Foundation Dentist events when required (maximum twice per year).

• Assist with event set-up, delegate registration and on-the-day co-ordination at off-site venues as directed.

Person specification

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Academic/vocational qualifications (GCSE, NVQ, City & Guilds) plus demonstrable relevant experience OR the equivalent in experience
• Relevant experience in a dental laboratory or clinical environment
• Knowledge of/ familiarity with dental clinical consumables and equipment, including set up required for various routine dental procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with confidence liaising across a range of stakeholders including clinical staff, trainees and external speakers.
• Good understanding of H&S Regulations and demonstrated compliance
• Experience of working collaboratively, supporting and working with key internal and external stakeholders (with preferable demonstrated experience of providing courteous and professional assistance to academics, researchers, students and other technicians)

Desirable criteria

• Good computer literacy (i.e. basic MS Office)
• Good written, verbal and numerical skills
• Experience of working in a large Higher Education or Further Education Environment

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• Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. On occasion, we might close a vacancy early due to a high number of applications being received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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