Job summary
We are looking to recruitdentists to join our growing team, initially based in our Plymouth facilitiesbut we have an ambition to expand into a new Dental Education Practice (DEP) inPlymouth City Centre, in the next few years and are looking for enthusiasticand forward-thinking clinicians to support this ambition. TheDEP will provide an innovative model of care comprising urgent andstabilisation dental care, and general and specialist dentistry deliveredalongside placements for undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well astrainees undertaking dental foundation training.
If you are looking for a new challenge and to be part of anexciting new model, this is a truly unique opportunity to work in a new waywith lots of opportunities for leadership and clinical development.
Main duties of the job
These roles would suit candidates who wish to develop theircareers and skills further, and we are particularly interested in candidateswho wish to become dental foundation trainers for dentistry and therapy.Funding is available for postgraduate training up to MSc level for successfulcandidates who wish to advance their clinical skills, in addition to thecurrent benefits package.
Successful candidates will work alongside University dentalstaff including specialists in minor oral surgery in a multidisciplinaryclinical environment which offers full clinical support.
About us
Peninsula Dental SocialEnterprise (PDSE) is an award-winning Community Interest Company that providesNHS treatment and outreach services to local communities in Devon and Cornwall.As a social enterprise, we are a values driven organisation with a focus onpatient-centred care and addressing local oral health needs. We work closelywith the University of Plymouths Peninsula Dental School to support theclinical education of its dental healthcare students.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role: Dentist
Grade: Dependent on qualifications and experience
Reports to: Lead Dentist
Role summary:
The post holder will providehigh quality NHS dental services in a multidisciplinary and innovative clinicalenvironment. Patients may be referred via student teaching clinics, either fortreatments more complex than can be managed by students, or to complete coursesof treatment which cannot be completed by students because of time constraints.You may also be involved in triage sessions to identify suitable patients forstudents to treat.
Full clinical support is offered with access to senior cliniciansupport and advice, hygienist / therapist support and access to digitalX-Rays/CBCT.
Key accountabilities:
Provideclinically appropriate, high quality NHS dental treatment to patients,following all relevant standards and guidelines.
MaintainPDSE standards of clinical governance, including infection control, patientconfidentiality, clinical record keeping, etc.
Regularlycarry out audits of clinical treatment.
Ensurehealth and safety procedures are observed at all times
Supportthe work of the whole dental team employed by PDSE
Measures of success:
Successfuloutcomes to items listed in key accountabilities and other delegated tasks
Positivecustomer feedback (staff, patients, and students)
Meetsdeadlines
Managescompeting demands
Knowledge, Education and Training:
ABatchelor of Dental Surgery degree
GDCregistration
Performersnumber
DFTsupervisor (desirable)
Broaddental knowledge, with up-to-date knowledge of aspects of general practicewithin your scope of practice
Experience:
Demonstrableclinical experience in an NHS practice
Activein clinical dental practice
Broadexperience in a wide range of treatments
Educationexperience (desirable)
Skills:
Firstclass clinical skills
Teamplayer who plans ahead and is well organised
Excellentcommunication
Abilityto provide concise explanations and clear direction and guidance
ITSkills including use of clinical software systems, such as R4 (or similarelectronic patient record system and Microsoft Office packages
Willingto work to academic standards and be involved in quality assurance
Behaviours
Professionalism
Flexibility
A teamplayer
Other:
This job description providesa general reflection of the key accountabilities associated with the post; itis expected that the role holder will undertake any other reasonable activitiesto assist in efficient service delivery.
Thisjob description is not exhaustive and may change as the post develops, but suchchange will not take place without consultation between the post holder andhis/her manager. Job descriptions should be reviewed at least annually at theappraisal meeting.
Normal working hours are 08:45to 17:00 Monday to Friday, however on occasions to meet business need you willbe required to work revised hours, typically between 08:00 and 18:00.
The Working Time Regulationsapply to all employees of Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise CIC (PDSE). PDSEwill not permit staff to work in excess of 48 hours in any one week exceptwhere there are exceptional service needs where an absolute limit of averagingover a reference period of 17 weeks would apply.
All staff are required topositively support equality of opportunity and equity of treatment to colleaguesand students in accordance with our Equality and Diversity Policy.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
1. Demonstrable clinical experience in an NHS practice
2. Active in clinical dental practice
3. Broad experience in a wide range of treatments