Main area Community Dental Therapy - Special Care Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 15 hours per week (8am - 8pm with negotiation) Job ref 820-7079864-DEN
Employer Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Community Clinics Birmingham/Black Country Town Birmingham/Black Country Salary £46,148 - £52,809 (pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 24/04/2025 23:59
Band 7 Community Dental Therapist - Special Care
Job overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Dental Therapist to join the Community Special Care Dentistry Team in Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust.
This is a Consultant lead specialist service providing high quality community-based dentistry to adults with special needs, in multiple sites across Birmingham and the Black Country.
We are looking for an experienced hygienist or therapist to provide care for adults with disabilities. This role is a permanent, part time role, 0.4 WTE.
Main duties of the job
To provide high quality dental treatment as prescribed by a registered dentist for patients with a wide range of high treatment needs for those who have special needs and are unable to access care in the General Dental Service.
To carry out the full range of clinical procedures as permitted within the Dental Therapists Scope of Practice of clinical, under the prescription of registered dentist who has examined the patient and prescribed in writing the course of treatment as defined by the General Dental Council.
Person specification
Qualifications/Training
* Degree or equivalent in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy
* Evidence of continuing education undertaken regularly
* Full General Dental Council registration
* Competency in permitted extended duties: Dental radiography, Local infiltration anaesthesia, Inferior dental nerve block anaesthesia, Dental impressions, Placement of temporary dressings, Re-cementing of crown
* Competency/certification in the provision Inhalation Sedation under UK guidelines
* Certificate in postgraduate medical education or equivalent
Skills/Knowledge
* Good empathic interpersonal and communication skills (written & verbal) beyond those required for routine dental care in general dental practice.
* IT skills in clinical software and Microsoft Office
Experience
* Significant experience as a dental hygienist and therapist in restorative treatment for adults and managing patients with advanced periodontal disease.
* Extensive experience in working/dealing with special needs groups including those with learning and physical disabilities, the elderly, medically compromised, severe dental phobia, challenging behaviour and those with neuro diversities.
* Experience of providing treatment for adults with severe dental anxiety
* Evidence of participation in clinical audit / peer review
* Experience of treating adults with a range of disabilities
* Previous relevant teaching experience
Personal Qualities
* Ability to reflect on own practice and learn from experience and feedback.
* Responsible and accountable for own professional actions.
* Ability to practice discretion.
* Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
* Prioritising and planning skills for self in own clinical practice and others within student supervision role.
* Commitment to professional development.
* Flexibility and adaptable to change including working in all Dental Service sites depending on service need.
Disability Confident Employer and Guaranteed Interview Scheme
BCHC offers a guaranteed interview to any candidate who is Disabled, Neurodiverse, has a hidden or long term health condition as recognised under the Equality Act 2010, providing they meet the essential criteria of the job role, as set out in the person specification. We encourage applicants to submit their applications and to request any reasonable adjustments where required.
Benefits of working for us:
* Full NHS terms and conditions including extensive holidays, Agenda for Change pay with enhancements
* Attractive relocation payment if you relocate to the local area.
* Discounts for local and national retailers
* Dedicated well-being services for all employees
* Flexible working where possible
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
For any information or queries please contact:
Rebecca Willis - Head of Service.
Email address: rebecca.willis8@nhs.net
Or Claire Webb - PA
Email address: claire.webb2@nhs.net
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