Bank Specialist in Special Care Dentistry (Paediatrics)
Join our Team as a Bank Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry (Band C)
Are you a passionate and skilled paediatric dentist eager to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged children? If so, we invite you to apply for an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team!
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry to support our Level 3a paediatric dentistry services. You will collaborate closely with our Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry to provide exceptional care.
Main duties of the job
Key Bank Worker Responsibilities:
* Deliver high-quality, comprehensive dental care to the most vulnerable children within our special care dental service.
* Support and guide a Specialist Trainee in Paediatric Dentistry, enhancing their skills and knowledge.
* Collaborate with the Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry to ensure the best outcomes for our patients.
* Provide clinical supervision and offer constructive feedback to staff in training placements, shaping the next generation of dental professionals.
Job responsibilities
Key responsibilities
Clinical
Provide a courteous and efficient service to all users by actioning all enquiries & queries accurately and promptly thus enabling patients, referrers and clinicians needs to be met / exceeded. Contribute to day-to-day supervision of the clinical work of non-specialist colleagues. Deliver the clinical protocols for all patients to ensure that processes and procedures in place conform to local and national standards. Undertake teaching and training for dentists, DCPs as well as support staff.
Quality Assurance & Safety
Conform to Trust Clinical Governance procedures and policies. Contribute to clinical audit/clinical governance. Undertake continued professional development and be aware of any new clinical developments, and to keep regularly updated skills and clinical practice. Undertake any training necessary to fulfil duties of the bank work including statutory and mandatory training in basic life support, fire training and data protection.
Administrative
Attend service meetings as necessary. Carry out the necessary administration associated with clinical work. Produce effective communication with all users of the service including referrers. Provide specialist support for the specialist trainee, senior dental officers, dental officers, dental therapists and to act as a focal point for referrals.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* BDS or equivalent
* Full registration with General Dental Council
* Evidence of Continued Professional Development
* Inclusion on NHS England performer list
* Vocational Training complete
Experience
* Experience in Paediatric dentistry, sedation techniques and general anaesthetic
* Experience of providing dental care for children with co-morbidities including those with complex medical problems, learning disability, communication and/or behavioural problems
* Experience of multidisciplinary working
Skills and Knowledge
* Demonstrable ability to work across organisational boundaries and establish effective relationships (patient, inter and intra-departmental).
* Sound intellectual skills evidenced by a professional training base
* Demonstrable leadership and motivational skills
* Thoroughness and attention to detail
* Positive approach to the job planning and appraisal process
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.
£94,007 to £108,038 a year, pro rata.
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