Senior Dentist -
Hours of work: 37.5 per week
Embracing the latest technology and innovation, the facility will offer fully equipped surgeries, intraoral cameras, and digital radiography.
Annual leave: 25 days per annum, pro-rata plus bank holidays
Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer East of England.
In line with current good practice and optimum care delivery, an opportunity to deliver patient-centred care with a focus on prevention, stabilisation, and disease management.
Purpose of the job: To be part of a wider dental team providing clinical and managerial leadership to dentists, dental therapists/hygienists including recruitment, training & development, supervision, and direct line management.
This will include providing a full range of dental care to patients of the dental service from routine examinations to advanced specialist treatments. It is expected that clinical work will be integral to this leadership role.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical:
* Undertakes thorough examination and assessment of adults and children.
* Undertake the assessment and treatment planning of patients referred in by medical and dental colleagues.
* Undertakes the diagnosis, selection of appropriate periodontal techniques, and delivery of periodontal care in an effective way.
* May undertake more advanced periodontal treatment procedures if trained to do so.
* Routine exodontia and/or simple surgical extractions.
* May undertake more advanced surgical procedures if trained to do so.
Minimum Requirements:
* Registerable dental qualification (e.g. BDS/LDS).
* Relevant postgraduate education and qualifications (e.g. Diploma in Special Care Dentistry).
* NHS Performer Number and GDC registration.
* Knowledge of NHS Dental Services.
* Teaching/training experience and understanding of current dental issues.
* Experience of working in a community/salaried dental service.
* Demonstrate commitment to continuing education.
* Experience in a leadership role within general practice.
* Understanding of health and safety implications in a corporate environment.
* Experience of providing dental care under general anaesthesia and/or inhalation sedation.
* Minimum of 4 years post-qualification experience.
* Ability to provide advice and support to colleagues or managers on ethical issues.
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