Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Associate Dentist to join our team at the newly established Urgent Dental Access Centre in Carlisle.
Position Details
- Minimum commitment: 2 sessions per week, with individual schedules discussed at the interview.
- Contract duration: 2 years, ending in August 2026.
- Location: Conveniently located near junction 42 of the M6 at Cumbria Health Headquarters, 4 Wavell Drive, Rosehill Industrial Estate, Carlisle.
About the Role
The practice focuses on providing urgent dental care and dental stabilisation services, operating entirely within the NHS.
Candidate Requirements
- At least 4 years of postgraduate experience is essential.
- Interested candidates should submit a copy of their full CV
Closing Date: 20 November 2024
Main duties of the job
The
associate dentist will discharge responsibilities and undertake duties
necessary for the proper fulfilment of the service contract(s) into which the
clinical directorate has entered.
These
will cover the main areas set out below, but may be modified as necessitated by
the service agreements or service contracts then in operation.
The
provision of high quality general dental care to patients resident in the
locality served by the clinic under NHS regulations.
The
examination and appropriate treatment, to a high standard, of people eligible
for treatment within the associate dentist clinics. The patients include adults
and children who do not currently have a GDP.
The
appropriate recall, transfer or discharge of patients at the end of their
agreed course of treatment according to NICE guidelines.
Supervision
of dental therapists and/or dental hygienists, in accordance with the Ancillary
Dental Workers Regulations (1968) and subsequent amendments.
Participation
in activities relating to the promotion of quality of service, including a
system of clinical governance, which involves clinical audit and a peer review
process.
About us
Cumbria Health places the patient, their family and their community at the heart of everything we do. We are an award-winning organisation, the first out-of-hours organisation in the country to be rated as outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
We provide primary health care services, both in and out of hours, across Cumbria. We are values-driven and place great emphasis on inclusivity and the wellbeing and development of our staff, while striving to provide a consistently high-quality service. Our service is designed to improve health and wellbeing.
Working for Cumbria Health can offer flexible opportunities in terms of location, hours and working patterns so you can enjoy a great work life balance. In order to provide the best patient care we understand the importance of ensuring staff satisfaction and are consistently trying to ensure we offer our staff a positive working environment whether that be though training or social events.
Listen to your heart. Have the work life balance you'd love.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Participation
in the corporate functioning of the UDAC, including the processes of:
- business
planning;
- resource
management;
- compliance
with agreed service specifications or contracts;
- performance
monitoring.
- As
one of a group to clinicians in the udac, the post holder will be required to
accept their full share of responsibility for the performance of the
directorate.
Oversight
of the day-to-day organisation and management of the dental premises at which
the dentist works, with particular reference to:
- the
management of the clinics to ensure that workload is scheduled and completed on
time;
- the
maintenance of proper standards appropriate to a clinical area, including
control of infection procedures;
- the
efficient and effective use of resources;
- the
maintenance of confidentiality of personal health data, including patient
records, in accordance with established procedures;
- the
maintenance of high standards of conduct in relation to patients and the
general public;
- the
proper application of operational procedures issued regarding the provision of
dental services.
Participation
in such continuing education or training as may be considered necessary for
personal development or organisational needs.
Establishing
liaison with colleagues in the dental profession, other health care professions
and voluntary and local authority organisations, in order to promote:
- the
dental and general health care of individual patients;
- the
provision of dental services to particular care groups within the population as
a part of the overall provision of health care to those groups.
Appropriate
referral of patients to secondary and tertiary services where clinically
indicated
Other
duties appropriate to the grade, and including special projects, as determined
by the Clinical Director. To undertake other duties commensurate with this
grade of post in agreement with the relevant line manager.
To
engage in an annual staff appraisal process with the Clinical Director
To
minimise the organisations environmental impact wherever possible, including
recycling, switching off lights, computers, monitors and equipment when not in
use.
Helping
to reduce paper waste by minimising printing/copying and reducing water usage,
reporting faults and heating/cooling concerns promptly and minimising travel.
Where
the role includes the ordering and use of supplies or equipment the post holder
will consider the environmental impact of purchases.
This
list of duties and responsibilities, which follows, represents the broad range
of tasks which may be required to be undertaken either routinely or
periodically. This list is not exhaustive, and the role may include additional
duties which are not listed here.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Participation
in the corporate functioning of the UDAC, including the processes of:
- business
planning;
- resource
management;
- compliance
with agreed service specifications or contracts;
- performance
monitoring.
- As
one of a group to clinicians in the udac, the post holder will be required to
accept their full share of responsibility for the performance of the
directorate.
Oversight
of the day-to-day organisation and management of the dental premises at which
the dentist works, with particular reference to:
- the
management of the clinics to ensure that workload is scheduled and completed on
time;
- the
maintenance of proper standards appropriate to a clinical area, including
control of infection procedures;
- the
efficient and effective use of resources;
- the
maintenance of confidentiality of personal health data, including patient
records, in accordance with established procedures;
- the
maintenance of high standards of conduct in relation to patients and the
general public;
- the
proper application of operational procedures issued regarding the provision of
dental services.
Participation
in such continuing education or training as may be considered necessary for
personal development or organisational needs.
Establishing
liaison with colleagues in the dental profession, other health care professions
and voluntary and local authority organisations, in order to promote:
- the
dental and general health care of individual patients;
- the
provision of dental services to particular care groups within the population as
a part of the overall provision of health care to those groups.
Appropriate
referral of patients to secondary and tertiary services where clinically
indicated
Other
duties appropriate to the grade, and including special projects, as determined
by the Clinical Director. To undertake other duties commensurate with this
grade of post in agreement with the relevant line manager.
To
engage in an annual staff appraisal process with the Clinical Director
To
minimise the organisations environmental impact wherever possible, including
recycling, switching off lights, computers, monitors and equipment when not in
use.
Helping
to reduce paper waste by minimising printing/copying and reducing water usage,
reporting faults and heating/cooling concerns promptly and minimising travel.
Where
the role includes the ordering and use of supplies or equipment the post holder
will consider the environmental impact of purchases.
This
list of duties and responsibilities, which follows, represents the broad range
of tasks which may be required to be undertaken either routinely or
periodically. This list is not exhaustive, and the role may include additional
duties which are not listed here.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic Life Support
- Compliant with training in core CPD determined by GDC
- Compliant with training in Medical Emergencies in Dental Practice
- Knowledge of SDCEP and FGDP(UK) guidance around prescribing in dental practice
- Legislative framework governing the delivery of oral health care in England.
Desirable
- Knowledge of legislation and guidance around process of consent
- Proven experience and competence in routine minor oral surgery
- Training in the identification, management and treatment of urgent and emergency dental care clinical presentations
- Knowledge of SOE dental software.
Qualifications
Essential
- BDS or equivalent
- Dental Foundation Training completed (or equivalence achieved)
- NHS England Performer List registration
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills with citable examples of working as part of a wider dental team
- Empathy and understanding towards patients and other staff members
- Ability to organise own workload and manage priorities.
- Expertise in a range of clinical dentistry
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Willingness to work with a variety of different patient groups
- Compliance with NHS Policy on Smoking
- Act in a way that supports equality and value diversity
Desirable
- High degree of professionalism
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic Life Support
- Compliant with training in core CPD determined by GDC
- Compliant with training in Medical Emergencies in Dental Practice
- Knowledge of SDCEP and FGDP(UK) guidance around prescribing in dental practice
- Legislative framework governing the delivery of oral health care in England.
Desirable
- Knowledge of legislation and guidance around process of consent
- Proven experience and competence in routine minor oral surgery
- Training in the identification, management and treatment of urgent and emergency dental care clinical presentations
- Knowledge of SOE dental software.
Qualifications
Essential
- BDS or equivalent
- Dental Foundation Training completed (or equivalence achieved)
- NHS England Performer List registration
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills with citable examples of working as part of a wider dental team
- Empathy and understanding towards patients and other staff members
- Ability to organise own workload and manage priorities.
- Expertise in a range of clinical dentistry
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Willingness to work with a variety of different patient groups
- Compliance with NHS Policy on Smoking
- Act in a way that supports equality and value diversity
Desirable
- High degree of professionalism
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
