Main area Dentistry Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Salaried Dentist - A Contract 12 months (Fixed Term 12 months) Hours Part time - 24 hours per week Job ref 387-S-6348-AFR
Site Riverside Health Centre Town Bath Salary £50,512 - £75,767 pa pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 27/01/2025 23:59
As an organisation we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
Band A Dental Officer, Part Time, 3 days 0.6 wte
An opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Dentist to join our Primary Care Dental Service has arisen working in our Bath site as a Band A Dental Officer. This post is 12 months fixed term, 3 days, 0.6 wte.
This is a fixed term post working in a well-equipped, modern surgery in an attractive location in central Bath. Well supported by Senior Clinicians, highly experienced dental nurses, Operations manager and Clinical Director.
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to provide high quality NHS emergency and routine care to a diverse range of patients of all ages from the locality including those patients with additional needs. We have six sites across Bristol, Bath and Weston and there may be some travelling to additional sites.
Treatment using local anaesthetic and conscious sedation as appropriate to clinical needs and the appointed candidate’s clinical skills.
Oral health assessment and treatment of child and adult patients because of their disability, medical status, or complexity of care are considered as having “Additional Needs” and are unable to obtain dental care from other NHS resources. The post holder will be required to carry out domiciliary visits as required, as well as attending in-patients in local hospitals and nursing homes.
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more detailed information please see the "Job Description" document or you can also contact us. Thank you.
Person specification
* BDS or equivalent degree (prizes, awards, distinctions)
* Evidence of an up to date completed CPD log
* Organisational skills including evidence of ability to prioritise workload.
* Evidence of commitment to continuing postgraduate professional development
* Understanding the principles of evidence-based dentistry and evidence of application within clinical practice
* Full registration with the GDC
* Active NHS Performer Number
* A current Full UK driving license and car user
* Evidence of entitlement to live and work in the UK
* A relevant post graduate qualification (would be desirable)
* Evidence of a verified sedation (IHS/IV) performers log
* Evidence of changed practice through clinical audit programme.
* Evidence of leadership skills, including the ability to manage support and ancillary staff
* Ability to lead by example and motivate a team.
* Evidence of excellent professional practice in special needs dentistry to include equivalent experience of treating patients with management problems and high treatment needs
* Experience of working within the Salaried Dental Service with active involvement in service development
Shortlisting
* Full registration with GDC
We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
Important Information
To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.
Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.
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