Job summary The Cumbria Special Care and Community Dental Service (CDS) is seeking to recruit compassionate and motivated individuals to come and join our existing team of highly skilled clinicians and support staff providing comprehensive dental care to our patients in the Lake District. We are looking for dentists with a passion for child and adult dental health who are keen to make a difference to the patients seen by our service. Being able to communicate effectively with both patients and staff is essential as you will be responsible for looking after some of the most vulnerable people in society. The Senior Dental Officer is a position of clinical leadership within the Allerdale and Copeland locality. The post holder is expected to be professional, caring and have excellent clinical skills. They should deliver care that is centred on the patient and carer and in line with latest guidance, with kindness at its core. They will have outstanding communication skills and the ability to present ideas to both patients and the team. They will deliver care, as required, in a variety of locations within the defined localities of Allerdale and Copeland. Main duties of the job The role of the Cumbria Special Care and Community Dental Service is to provide services that improve the health and well-being of the local community, offer value for money, are of the highest quality and meet the needs of the local population. Wherever possible, services are delivered as close to home as possible. The Cumbria Special Care and Community Dental Service provides a range of community services across Cumbria including: o IV & IHS Sedation Service o Service for patients with additional needs / learning disabilities o General Anaesthetic Services o Emergency Dental Service o Assessments for Domiciliary Care. Other essential services provided include oral health improvement and clinical prevention programmes; and, involvement in national dental epidemiological surveys and screening programmes. The Senior Dental Officer will support with clinical care to children and adults with specific requirements on referral. They will be an empathic, caring individual with high standards in clinical care. The ability to deliver conscious sedation would be beneficial. The position is based at Cleator Moor Dental Centre- a modern 6 surgery site with digital radiography, piped gases and wheelchair tipper. Relocation expenses may be provided. About us At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county. Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time': Being a clinically led organisation Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust A positive patient experience every time A great place to work Managing our money well As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work. Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability. Date posted 21 February 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £78,573 to £91,903 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 262-A-25-6951363 Job locations Cleator Moor Dental Centre Birks Rd Cleator Moor CA25 5HP Job description Job responsibilities The Senior Dental Officer is a position of clinical leadership within the Allerdale and Copeland locality. The post holder is expected to be professional, caring and have excellent clinical skills. They should deliver care that is centred on the patient and carer and in line with latest guidance, with kindness at its core. They will have outstanding communication skills and the ability to present ideas to both patients and the team. They will deliver care, as required, in a variety of locations within the defined localities of Allerdale and Copeland. They will be expected to support and drive innovation and clinical excellence in the service and provide advice and support to the dental senior management team as required. They will be able to lead their immediate clinical team and mentor junior team members if required. Where possible they will possess current competency in dental sedation. The post holder will be expected to have a high level of communication skills and regularly communicate with professionals specific to the role including: Dentists and Restorative Consultants Dental Nurses Oral Health Improvement Team Public Other NHS organisations and professionals such as GPs, District Nurses, Health Care Assistants, Health Visitors etc. Council departments and relevant Directorate teams Community Groups Volunteers Private organisations/workplaces Nursing home and residential care accommodation Clinical Director Trust Wide Service Manager Dental Nurse Manager Clinical Leads Oral Surgery Department/Administrative Support Orthodontic Department/Administrative Support Head and Neck Department/Administrative Support Maxillo Facial Secretaries/Administrators Senior clinical staff Locality teams Safeguarding Patients and carers GPs/ Practice Staff Commissioners Partnership organisations e.g. County Council, Social Services, Voluntary Services Members of the public Please see attached job description for full details. Job description Job responsibilities The Senior Dental Officer is a position of clinical leadership within the Allerdale and Copeland locality. The post holder is expected to be professional, caring and have excellent clinical skills. They should deliver care that is centred on the patient and carer and in line with latest guidance, with kindness at its core. They will have outstanding communication skills and the ability to present ideas to both patients and the team. They will deliver care, as required, in a variety of locations within the defined localities of Allerdale and Copeland. They will be expected to support and drive innovation and clinical excellence in the service and provide advice and support to the dental senior management team as required. They will be able to lead their immediate clinical team and mentor junior team members if required. Where possible they will possess current competency in dental sedation. The post holder will be expected to have a high level of communication skills and regularly communicate with professionals specific to the role including: Dentists and Restorative Consultants Dental Nurses Oral Health Improvement Team Public Other NHS organisations and professionals such as GPs, District Nurses, Health Care Assistants, Health Visitors etc. Council departments and relevant Directorate teams Community Groups Volunteers Private organisations/workplaces Nursing home and residential care accommodation Clinical Director Trust Wide Service Manager Dental Nurse Manager Clinical Leads Oral Surgery Department/Administrative Support Orthodontic Department/Administrative Support Head and Neck Department/Administrative Support Maxillo Facial Secretaries/Administrators Senior clinical staff Locality teams Safeguarding Patients and carers GPs/ Practice Staff Commissioners Partnership organisations e.g. County Council, Social Services, Voluntary Services Members of the public Please see attached job description for full details. Person Specification Qualifications Essential BDS or equivalent Current NHSE performer number Current registration with GDC Desirable Postgraduate qualification in sedation Postgraduate qualification in Special Care Dentistry or Paediatric Dentistry Experience Essential Experience of and an understanding of the challenges presented by special care patients. Minimum of five years' experience of postgraduate dental clinical activity Experience of working in collaboration with other health care professionals Experience of dealing with confidential and sensitive material Experience of clinical audit Desirable Experience of treating patients under General Anaesthesia Experience of mentoring or work as a Clinical Supervisor/Educational Supervisor Experience in the delivery of domiciliary dental care. Proven experience and competence in Special Care Dentistry Competency in the treatment of patients using the techniques of conscious sedation Knowledge Essential Basic Life Support and the skills to lead a medical emergency Knowledge of Specialist Society guidelines for clinical care Legislative framework governing the delivery of oral health care in England Understanding of basic physiology and medical conditions that may cause complications in the delivery of dentistry Current commissioning guidelines in sedation, special care and paediatric dentistry Clinical and restorative dentistry Desirable ILS/PILS competency Knowledge of alternative methods of and adjuncts to communication Knowledge of regulators of dental care Skills Essential Organisational and leadership skills: ability to communicate with, support and motivate team Able to present to a small group. Computer literacy and the ability to use office-type software packages, e.g. Word and Excel. Excellent inter-personal and clinical skills to assist in the management of highly anxious patients Able to prioritise own work and be flexible when required Desirable Knowledge of Dentally dental software system Coaching and mentoring skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential BDS or equivalent Current NHSE performer number Current registration with GDC Desirable Postgraduate qualification in sedation Postgraduate qualification in Special Care Dentistry or Paediatric Dentistry Experience Essential Experience of and an understanding of the challenges presented by special care patients. Minimum of five years' experience of postgraduate dental clinical activity Experience of working in collaboration with other health care professionals Experience of dealing with confidential and sensitive material Experience of clinical audit Desirable Experience of treating patients under General Anaesthesia Experience of mentoring or work as a Clinical Supervisor/Educational Supervisor Experience in the delivery of domiciliary dental care. Proven experience and competence in Special Care Dentistry Competency in the treatment of patients using the techniques of conscious sedation Knowledge Essential Basic Life Support and the skills to lead a medical emergency Knowledge of Specialist Society guidelines for clinical care Legislative framework governing the delivery of oral health care in England Understanding of basic physiology and medical conditions that may cause complications in the delivery of dentistry Current commissioning guidelines in sedation, special care and paediatric dentistry Clinical and restorative dentistry Desirable ILS/PILS competency Knowledge of alternative methods of and adjuncts to communication Knowledge of regulators of dental care Skills Essential Organisational and leadership skills: ability to communicate with, support and motivate team Able to present to a small group. Computer literacy and the ability to use office-type software packages, e.g. Word and Excel. Excellent inter-personal and clinical skills to assist in the management of highly anxious patients Able to prioritise own work and be flexible when required Desirable Knowledge of Dentally dental software system Coaching and mentoring skills 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). 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. 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 North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Address Cleator Moor Dental Centre Birks Rd Cleator Moor CA25 5HP Employer's website https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)