Community Dental Therapist required for Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham for 4 days a week.
The post holder is expected to perform to a high standard and deliver clinical procedures and preventative oral care within the remit of a dental therapist as outlined by the General Dental Council.
Main duties of the job
1. To ensure all clinical treatment is performed to a high standard in accordance with a treatment plan prepared by a community dental officer.
2. To receive and prepare patients for clinical treatment in the dental clinic taking into account any disability or special care need the patient may have.
3. To ensure that the patient's clinical condition and treatments are explained to the patient and their carer using the most appropriate method of communication before undertaking the treatment and also to ensure that consent for treatment has been obtained.
4. To be continuously aware of any change in the clinical condition of a patient that may affect the prognosis or the treatment plan and to bring these changes to the attention of the referring dental officer.
5. Keep accurate and clear contemporaneous records for each patient outlining the clinical treatment performed and any advice given.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
* Dental Therapy Qualification
* Full registration with the General Dental Council
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
* Experience of working in community settings
* Proven good IT skills
Desirable
* Experience of management and team leadership.
* Experience of providing oral health promotion in community settings
Employer details
Employer name
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
King's College Hospital
Denmark Hill
London
SE5 9RS #J-18808-Ljbffr