We are seeking an enthusiastic and conscientious dentist with good interpersonal and clinical skills to join the Community Special Care Dental Service. This is a full-time position and will involve working in our clinics based in South East London (Lambeth, Southwark & Lewisham) as well as providing domiciliary care for our patients residing in the local area.
The successful candidate will preferably have current or recent previous experience of working in a UK-based salaried primary-care dental service. They should have established and demonstrable skills in the provision of oral health care for children and adults with special needs. Ideally, the candidate will also have experience of domiciliary dentistry, dental screening, and dental epidemiological fieldwork. Candidates who have worked in General Dental Services and have an interest in Special Care will also be considered.
Working as part of a team and with excellent nursing support, this post will suit a dentist who is committed to providing a high standard of oral health care. Good clinical and patient-management skills will enable the post-holder to achieve a high level of personal job satisfaction.
Full registration with the GDC and completed vocational training or equivalence is essential for this post, as is eligibility for a NHS performer number. A driving licence and daily access to a vehicle is also essential.
Main duties of the job
* Clinically reviewing, assessing and treating patients in Kingston, Richmond and Wandsworth area.
* The role will be required to treat our most vulnerable patients with special needs and complex patients.
Job responsibilities
* Setting up clinics
* Reviewing patients
* Assessing patients
* Treating patients and organising the surgeries
* Working as a team alongside dental nurses and therapists
* Attending compulsory training sessions
Person Specification
Qualifications
* REGISTRABLE DENTAL QUALIFICATION
* FULL REGISTRATION WITH THE GENERAL DENTAL COUNCIL
Experience
* CPD IN PAEDIATRICS OR SPECIAL CARE DENTISTRY
* COMMUNITY DENTISTRY EXPERIENCE
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