Job summary Our Community Dental Service is an award-winning, forward-thinking service which is proud of the care it provides to the people of Bradford and Airedale.We are seeking to appoint an experienced adult Special Care Specialist with a caring attitude, who is enthusiastic and committed to improving patient care whilst working within our team, which strives to deliver an outstanding patient experience.We offer an excellent working environment providing a full range of dental treatments including conscious sedation, complimentary therapies and delivering care in a variety of settings within the community. You will be part of our experienced, consultant-led team of dental care professionals who have a strong ethos of working together to improve patient care.Your role will involve providing specialist dental advice and treatment for adults with a range of additional needs including disability and complex medical conditions. In addition to your clinical responsibilities, the successful candidate will work closely with our other Consultants and Specialists and will contribute to leadership of the team as well as on-going innovation and development within the service.Your enthusiasm, commitment and team-working skills will be key to meet the challenges currently facing Community Dentistry.The available post is full time but candidates wishing to work part-time or in a job share are encouraged to apply. Main duties of the job To support the Consultant in Special Care Dentistry in service development. To provide specialist care and advice to those adult groups following integrated care pathways and support colleagues to do likewise. To support colleagues in the delivery of Special Care Dentistry. We would welcome applicants arranging to visit the Trust, or for an informal enquiry, please contact: Nadiya Suida, Clinical Director on 07736460906 Closing date - 8th December 2024 Shortlisting - w/c 9th December 2024 Interview - 6th January 2025 About us Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: - We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including : Increase mileage rates for > 3500 A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities Plus many more. We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities. The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received. Date posted 08 November 2024 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £94,007 to £108,038 a year Pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 453-24-6770447 Job locations Bradford District Bradford BD7 3EG Job description Job responsibilities Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role. Right to Work in the UK Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly. Job description Job responsibilities Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role. Right to Work in the UK Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly. Person Specification Essential Essential Full Registration with the GDC Must be on a Performer list Postgraduate Dental Qualification Admitted to GDC Specialist List in Specialist Care Dentistry Desirable Dental postgraduate qualification related to special care dentistry and/or sedation Experience Essential Wide range of clinical experience Previous experience of working in a Community Dental Service Demonstrable experience of treating adults with special needs. Experience of treating patients with conscious sedation and general anaesthesia Experience of leading and managing in relation to the governance of adult services Desirable Varied clinical experience in primary and secondary dental care Management experience Experience of working with ethnically diverse communities Experience with treating patients using hypnosis and acupuncture Knowledge Essential Knowledge and use of evidence-informed practice and guidelines in Special Care Dentistry. Management of adults with special needs Knowledge of regulations and legislation pertaining to dentistry Person Specification Essential Essential Full Registration with the GDC Must be on a Performer list Postgraduate Dental Qualification Admitted to GDC Specialist List in Specialist Care Dentistry Desirable Dental postgraduate qualification related to special care dentistry and/or sedation Experience Essential Wide range of clinical experience Previous experience of working in a Community Dental Service Demonstrable experience of treating adults with special needs. Experience of treating patients with conscious sedation and general anaesthesia Experience of leading and managing in relation to the governance of adult services Desirable Varied clinical experience in primary and secondary dental care Management experience Experience of working with ethnically diverse communities Experience with treating patients using hypnosis and acupuncture Knowledge Essential Knowledge and use of evidence-informed practice and guidelines in Special Care Dentistry. Management of adults with special needs Knowledge of regulations and legislation pertaining to dentistry 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 Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust Address Bradford District Bradford BD7 3EG Employer's website https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)