Job summary
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiasticdentist to join our highly motivated, professional and supportive communitydental team.
Our service provides dental care to priority groupsacross Barnsley, Bassetlaw, Doncaster and Rotherham. We have experienced clinicians in paediatricdentistry and special care dentistry including consultants in bothspecialities.
Main duties of the job
Working in our service, the post holder will beresponsible for providing comprehensive dental care to identified prioritygroups which include children and some adults with special care needs, workingwithin health centres and domiciliary settings.
Applicants must be fully registered with the GDCand be on a Dental Performer list
A current clean driving license and access to a caris essential.
For an informal discussion please contact NishaBull, Clinical Director of Community Dental Service on 01709 423101 or AmandaGardner, Clinical Services Manager on 01709 423 102.
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.
As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work? and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.
But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.
All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Patient/Client Care
To provide high quality oral health care to patients within the remit of the Community Dental Service requiring comprehensive dental care in dental clinics, hospital and domiciliary settings. This will include the treatment of those with learning difficulties, mental health problems and challenging behaviour, complex medical histories, mobility problems, sensory disabilities, frail older people and other special needs. This also includes children with social problems or requiring behavioural management.
Care will be provided in clinics and domiciliary settings, which will involve driving between establishments and the transportation of appropriate equipment required for such visits.
To provide preventative care and advice to individual patients and their carers.
Keep comprehensive records and statistical records and complete FP17 forms and statistical returns.
Provision of advice and emergency care to all groups of patients seen within the Community dental service.
Clinical teaching and supervision of Dental Core Trainees placed within the community dental service where appropriate, including assessment of their performance and completion of associated evaluation reports.
KEY INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS
Information Management
Direction and supervision of Dental Care Professionals.
Liaison with hospital and general dental service colleagues and other health and social services staff in order to co-ordinate the patient services provided by the CDS with those of other dental and general health services.
To be aware of and apply Trust policies and procedures within the scope of delegated responsibility.
Display behaviours that demonstrate the Trust Vision and Values.
Carry out such duties as may reasonably be required across the Trust.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Participation in continuing professional development as required by regulation and personal requirements as highlighted during the development of personal development plan.
To maintain professional knowledge and awareness of current dental issues, especially regarding paediatric and special care dentistry. Continuing postgraduate education will be encouraged and supported, consistent with service needs
To be involved in assurances of achievement with local and national standards and quality indicators including those within the performance framework of the Care Quality Commission.
POLICY AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENT
Participation in dental audit, clinical governance and Trust and service training events organised for all staff the Trusts mandatory training programme.
These duties may require attendance at any of the Trusts dental clinics and other establishments for the purposes of service provision, in training, staff meetings and maintenance of services during periods of staff absence.
Participate, through the individual development review / appraisal process, in matching organisational aims with personal objectives.
Any other duties that may be delegated by the Clinical Director.
To adapt flexibly to changes which occur in the service and assist in implementing such changes, as agreed with the commissioners.
Take responsibility for identifying risks, and taking action to control them as appropriate to the post.
To work to all policies and procedures in accordance with Trust guidelines including health & safety, patient confidentiality etc.
To take reasonable care for his/her own health and safety and that of other persons who may be affected by his/her acts or omissions. The post holder is also required to cooperate with supervisory and managerial staff to ensure that all relevant statutory regulations, policies, codes of practice and departmental safety procedures are adhered to and to attend mandatory training programmes provided by the employing Trust.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
1. Understands the functions of the Community Dental Services
2. Kept up to date with professional developments
3. Motivated to work with clients with special needs
4. Demonstrable experience of providing dental care for children
Desirable
5. Wide range of clinical experience
6. Varied clinical experience in primary and secondary care
7. Experience of providing dental care for patients with complex co-morbidities including those people with additional needs, a learning disability and/or mental health problems; and frail older people
8. Previous experience of working in the Community Dental Service
9. Experience of working with other agencies
10. Experience in general anaesthesia
11. Experience in inhalation sedation
12. Experience in domiciliary care
Qualifications
Essential
13. Full registration with GDC
14. Please confirm your GDC registration number
15. To be eligible to be on the Dental Performers List
Ability and Skills
Essential
16. Approachable and empathic
17. Caring, reassuring, adaptable and self-motivating
18. Ability to show considered enthusiasm & innovation skills
19. Effective team player & ability to build good working relationships
20. Ability to communicate orally with confidence with patients and their families, peers and members of the dental team, and other health and social care professionals including those acting in a caring capacity
21. Ability to cope with challenging, emotional and confrontational situations
22. Ability to deal with sensitive information and respect confidentiality
Desirable
23. Experience of communication with consultants and senior clinicians across a broad range of medical specialities concerning the care of patients with complex needs
Research and Audit
Essential
24. Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit
Education and Teaching
Essential
25. Ability to identify own training and development needs
26. Knowledge of data protection, health and safety, COSHH, equality and diversity