Berkshire Community Dental Service (CDS) provides high quality dental care for a wide spectrum of people who are unable to access care in general dental practice. We provide a comprehensive range of oral health care services for priority groups that may include people with learning difficulties, physical handicaps, mental health problems, medically compromised, severe anxiety or phobias.
The care is provided in a variety of settings across Berkshire including dental clinics, schools and day centres, Dental Access Centres, secure mental health establishments and hospitals. Services include inhalation sedation, intra-venous sedation and general anaesthetic. Domiciliary care is also provided in care, residential and nursing homes and private residences. The service also provides Oral Health Education and Epidemiology.
BHFT has developed a quality management improvement system QMIS which gives staff the tools and creates a culture where everyone can make small continuous improvements to the objectives that are meaningful to their service. It is anticipated that the Chief Dentist will work to embed this within the service.
Full time role with flexible working opportunity from different sites across Berkshire. Base is at Skimped Hill Health Centre, Bracknell.
Main duties of the job
Provide visible leadership that delivers high quality services for patients, recognising the different needs across geographical areas.
Will have service budget responsibility and achieve excellent financial and non-financial performance across the service.
Meet the full range of service activity targets, achieving full compliance against a wide range of quality indicators.
Work closely with commissioners and stakeholders to maximise the benefits to the local populations through improved service delivery and ongoing transformation.
Support staff, leading the development of the workforce and ensuring that Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust is the preferred NHS employer of choice locally.
Develop an effective and motivated workforce, which delivers services that are fit for purpose.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
* Caring for and about you is our top priority
* Committed to providing good quality, safe services
* Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
* Flexible working options to support work-life balance
* 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
* Excellent learning and career development opportunities
* 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
* Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
* Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
* Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
* Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
* Free parking across Trust sites
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
Full GDC registration
Experience of working in a Community Dental Service
Experience in management or leadership of a locality or specialised area of clinical service
Experience of the planning and management of significant change and innovation with demonstrable results
Experience of working with clinicians and healthcare workers at a strategic level
Experience of managing budgets & procurement
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Collette Mcloughlin on 07768 915013 or email: collette.mcloughlin@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
* Full GDC registration
* Vocational training or equivalent if UK graduate
* NHS Performers' number and on the list
* On the GDC specialist list for Special Care or Paediatric Dentistry
Continuous Professional Development
* Evidence of fulfilment of GDC CPD requirements
* Evidence of education relating to Leadership and Management
Previous Experience
* Experience in management or leadership of a locality or specialised area of clinical service
* Experience of working in a Community Dental Service
* Experience of working in a variety of dental settings
* Experience of managing budgets & procurement
* Experience of producing and analysing activity reports
* Experience of managing and developing personnel including appraisal, performance and recruitment
* Experience of the planning and management of significant change and innovation with demonstrable results
* Experience of conflict resolution & handling complaints
* Experience of working with clinicians and healthcare workers at a strategic level
* Experience of clinical governance
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
* Knowledge of wider dental agenda
* Political awareness
* Ability to provide leadership and innovation
* Capable of prioritisation and time management
* Good interpersonal and communication skills (including presentation and report writing)
* Ability to lead a team and build and sustain partnerships
* Management and organisational skills
* Enthusiastic, resilient and able to work under pressure
* Ability to represent the service at meetings
* Ability to problem solve and achieve sustainable solutions
* Professional conduct and appearance
* Experience of flexible approach
* Self-critical / analytical approach
Additional Requirements
* Flexibility in working pattern
* Ability to travel around all Trust sites - driving license and use of car
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.
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