Are you a new or experienced dentist?
Are you looking for a new challenge?
Do you want to help us make a difference?
If you answered yes, we’ve got the perfect role for you!
A rare opportunity is available for skilled and conscientious dentists (band A) to join our team in providing dental care for patients with special or priority needs who are without current access to appropriate NHS dental care.
The service provides opportunities to develop innovative ways to provide patient care and offers stimulating career development opportunities.
Clinical care is provided in a variety of clinic settings including inhalation sedation clinics and general anaesthetic centres in local acute hospitals.
Responsibilities:
To be responsible for the provision of professional and efficient dental care of patients as required by the service.
The post holder will provide appropriate NHS dental care for patients with special needs, those referred into the service by their general dental practitioner or other identified healthcare professional and for those where there is evidence that they would not otherwise receive dental care.
The post holder will undertake the necessary administrative and management tasks as directed by the clinical lead of dental services.
What We Offer:
This is your chance to join a progressive and innovative service in a social enterprise that is patient and staff focused - you’ll even have the opportunity to become an MCH shareholder.
We encourage staff to get involved in exploring new ways of working and service development, with opportunities for CPD along the way.
We’ll provide well-established, in-service training, one to one supervision, and appraisals with regular support provided by your clinical lead.
You’ll be able to develop your skills in a friendly and supportive team.
Minimum Requirements:
A band A primary care salaried dentist should:
- Hold a recognised dental qualification which is registered on the current GDC dental register.
- Be active on a dental performers list.
- Have completed FD training or equivalent experience unless exempt.
- Have completed sedation training.
- Maintain the necessary national competencies for their post.
- Maintain their clinical skills and knowledge base throughout their professional career in accordance with CPD recommendations.
- Have the flexibility and clinical ability to ensure equity of access to patient care.
- Have the ability to work within a dental team.
- Have good organisational skills.
- Have good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Have appropriate IT skills.
- Have analytical and judgment skills.
Communication and Relationship Skills:
A band A dentist must ensure a professional and ethical level of communication and confidentiality in their day to day activity encompassing the following areas:
- Internal: To work closely with colleagues in the community dental service and adhere to the appropriate service guidelines and referral guidelines outlined by the service.
- External: To liaise with general medical and dental practitioners, other healthcare professionals, external agencies and organisations in order to achieve the best possible care for patients.
Physical Skills:
The post requires highly developed dental skills for assessment and treatment.
- To have manual dexterity.
- To be able to undertake clinical procedures which may be time consuming due to the physical, mental or dental needs of the patient.
- If necessary, moving and handling of patients from wheelchair to dental chair, either manually or by hoist in line with moving and handling recommendations.
Responsibilities for Patient/Client Care:
- Screening, diagnosis, treatment planning and providing treatment for special needs patients in a variety of settings, including clinics, hospital units and special schools.
- Manage an integrated care pathway.
- Receive referrals from a variety of healthcare professionals. Assess appropriately, prioritise.
- Organising and providing care for patients with special needs, including those with medical, physical or mental disabilities.
Freedom to Act:
The post holder should:
- Work independently as an autonomous practitioner with overall responsibility for co-ordinating the day to day work of the team.
- Work within defined departmental, professional and organisational protocols, policies and codes of conduct.
- Use initiative to resolve problems.
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