Specialist Band C Paediatric or Special Care Dentistry - Dorset
We are delighted to be able invite applicants for ourBand C Specialistposition, to join our Consultant-led Special Care Dentistry and Paediatric Dentistry Teams in Dorset
This is a permanent, full time (37.5 hours) position, working Monday-Friday 08.30-17.00.Consideration will be given to applicants looking for a part time position and we'd be happy to talk this through at interview.
If you would like to visit one of our dental clinics prior to your application, for a chat and to meet some of the team, we are holding two open events at our clinic in Marshes End, Poole:
Thursday 26th September 2024
Wednesday 2nd October 2024
Please contact Erica Boulton either via mobile: 07771 396042 or email: erica.boulton@somersetft.nhs.uk. or drop in during the afternoon to see us.
We really value your contribution to our service and the positive impact your role will have on our patients and services, we therefore may be able to offer a benefits package (subject to criteria) which includes:
* Welcome to Somerset Foundation Trust Payment
* Relocation Assistance
So, come join one of our vibrant and friendly Community Dental Teams in the beautiful county of Dorset.
We look forward to receiving your application and welcome any questions you may have beforehand.
Main duties of the job
This is a clinical post providing dental care to patients of the Primary Care Dental Service within Dorset.
You will work as part of a team to provide care for our service users, those patients with dental needs outside of general dental practice (GDP) care, as well as a variety of work including domiciliary, urgent care andgeneral anaesthetic
The service provides care for adults and children with Additional Needs and Learning Disabilities, including medically compromised patients who require treatment in a specialised setting.
The post will be based at either Dorchester or Poole, although there may be on occasion a need to travel to and work from the other. In addition, your role will include domiciliary care for patients in their own homes, nursing and care settings.
To give you an overview ofwhat our team feel it's like to work within ourcommunity dental service, please click on the following video link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4q62-Vf0osQ.
Your new colleagues are in place and waiting for you to join them in the special workplace which makes a huge difference to people's lives.
Further information available from our website:
www.somersetft.nhs.uk/dental-services/current-vacancies/
About us
In addition, the support that we can offer you as a salaried dentist is comprehensive
As a new team member and individual colleague, you will be very well supported in every aspect of your role. We have empowered teams, experienced line management and exceptional clinical supervision with exciting opportunities for continued professional development.
Working for your organisation
Living in Dorset is a wonderful, high quality of life experience for everyone:
* Established public transport networks
* Access to beautiful coastal towns, countryside, moors and hills aplenty
* Great sports facilities and seasonal cultural events
Community Dental Services are a Consultant Led service with many benefits:
* Clear job planning and framework for management and clinical supervision
* Variety of work - inhalation Sedation, IV, General Anaesthetic clinics all possible
* Appointment times range from 30-90 minutes
* Monday-Friday 0830-1700 with 1 hour for lunch, 75% patient facing workhours, 25% non-patient facing hours
* Invested in consistent and highly skilled dental nurse team support
* Mature business structure to support and take on claim and administration duties
* Crown indemnity and PAYE
* Progression and development opportunities from trainee to consultant posts
* Supported CPD days with opportunities for individual and team working
* Established links with training providers
* Specialist placements
* NHS Pension, generous leave and terms and conditions
Job responsibilities
* To provide oral health care for adults and children with disabilities and additional Needs including those who are medically compromised. Duties include provision of a full range of NHS oral health care to patients of the Somerset Primary Care Dental Service.
* To provide comprehensive high quality oral healthcare under local anaesthesia and behaviour management and if competence appropriate also with sedation and general anaesthesia as required. To understand and demonstrate all aspects of pain and anxiety management particularly for patients with Additional Needs.
* To work collaboratively with primary and secondary care dental colleagues.
* To maintain up to date knowledge and skills on clinical techniques and their application to patient dental care.
* To provide clinical advice to staff on dental matters as appropriate.
* To undertake other appropriate dental work, which is properly assigned, and may involve duties away from the base and surrounding area
* To maintain close working relationships with other disciplines as related to these duties.
* To link with other health and social care agencies to facilitate patient-centred service
* Recognise and assist with management of medical emergencies within the dental surgery and on domiciliary visit
* To have a comprehensive knowledge of Trust emergency drugs protocol and competence for use in medical emergencies.
* To obtain informed consent to treatment and document in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Trust policies.
Person Specification
* Primary Dental Qualification (e.g. BDS or equivalent)
* Full current registration with United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC)
* Registration, or eligibility for registration, on the Specialist list in Paediatric Dentistry or Special Care Dentistry, or be within 6 months of eligibility
* A relevant postgraduate qualification appropriate to Paediatric Dentistry or Special Care Dentistry
* NHS England Performer Number
* Leadership/management experience and or qualifications
* Must be a car driver with a valid driving licence or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel throughout the Trust, to meet the needs of the service.
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.
£88,686 to £101,923 a yearPro Rata, Per Annum
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