Job summary
We
have a vacancy for a Band A Dentist to work as part of our
experienced and friendly community dental team.
As a forward thinking dental team supported by specialists, we have created an environment for development and expansion into increasingly diverse and challenging specialist services. We welcome forward thinkers; our team enjoys sharing their specialist interests and ideas during the working week, plus share a wealth of non-work interests in this activity-rich and lovely part of the country.
Main duties of the job
Urgent
care for those members of the community who have been unable to access
treatment with an NHS General Dental Practitioner and routine care for children
will be the main focus of this position.
The post holder will be encouraged and given opportunities to develop skills under the guidance of Specialist clinicians in MOS, Special Care and Paediatrics and undertake further training including training in RA sedation and GA exodontia.
Plymouth CDS is a sub company of Livewell South West CIC
Dentists are employed under Salaried Dentist terms and Conditions
About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise providing integrated health & social care services for people across Plymouth, South Hams & West Devon, as well as some specialist services for people living in parts of Devon & Cornwall. With teams in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, health & wellbeing hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience, we always value being kind, respectful, inclusive, ambitious, responsible and collaborative. Transforming services to make them sustainable, ensuring that we value, support & empower each other.
We are committed to involving the people we care for, families & carers in everything that we do, working towards co-production where we can. Helping us to deliver the right care for people, in the right place & at the right time. By putting people at the centre of what we do, we ensure to support people to lead, healthy independent lives & be the very best at helping people to live well.
Valuing our employees making an investment in their development a priority. We offer:
Protected CPD time for registered staff
Various development pathways and ongoing regular training packages for all staff
Leadership & mentoring programmes
Access & funding for training including Care Certificate, Assistant Practitioners Course & Scholarship into Nurse Training
A Robust Preceptorship
A bespoke induction programme
Existing members of the NHS Pension Scheme can continue their membership when they join the organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
following list reflects typical duties that the post holder could be expected to
undertake. This is not an exhaustive
list, and may be subject to change, by mutual agreement, in order to meet the
changing needs and requirements of the service.
Full
training and support will be provided where required.
- Urgent dental care for patients who
have been unable to access treatment with a general dental practitioner.
- Full range of care for children
registered with service.
- The provision of professional
advice and support to other health workers.
- Liaison with other dental care
providers including within the GDS and Hospital services.
- Administration associated with
these duties including completion of appropriate NHS forms and referrals.
General
- Provision of services on more than
one site as dictated by service requirements.
- Take part in personal development
and appraisal.
- Take part in clinical audit, peer
review and any other clinical governance requirements.
- Undertake appropriate Continuing
Professional Development relevant to the requirements of the service.
- This post involves working with
children and vulnerable adults and will require a DBS check.
- Maintain a safe working environment
complying with the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act, the
Care Quality Commission and the policies of Livewell Southwest
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
following list reflects typical duties that the post holder could be expected to
undertake. This is not an exhaustive
list, and may be subject to change, by mutual agreement, in order to meet the
changing needs and requirements of the service.
Full
training and support will be provided where required.
- Urgent dental care for patients who
have been unable to access treatment with a general dental practitioner.
- Full range of care for children
registered with service.
- The provision of professional
advice and support to other health workers.
- Liaison with other dental care
providers including within the GDS and Hospital services.
- Administration associated with
these duties including completion of appropriate NHS forms and referrals.
General
- Provision of services on more than
one site as dictated by service requirements.
- Take part in personal development
and appraisal.
- Take part in clinical audit, peer
review and any other clinical governance requirements.
- Undertake appropriate Continuing
Professional Development relevant to the requirements of the service.
- This post involves working with
children and vulnerable adults and will require a DBS check.
- Maintain a safe working environment
complying with the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act, the
Care Quality Commission and the policies of Livewell Southwest
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GDC registration
- Hold Performer number
Experience
Essential
- Completed Foundation Dentist Training
- Excellent clinical skills
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Urgent Care experience
- Experience of primary dental care
- MOS experience
- Experience of treating children
- Experience and skills in treating patients with special needs
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit
Personal skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken
- Evidence of enthusiasm in developing Dental Skills
- Appreciation of cultural diversity and equality issues
- Ability to lead and work as a member of a team
- Basic computer literacy and willingness to learn practice software
- Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure
- Ability to maintain good working relationships with colleagues
- Adaptable and able to cope with change
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GDC registration
- Hold Performer number
Experience
Essential
- Completed Foundation Dentist Training
- Excellent clinical skills
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Urgent Care experience
- Experience of primary dental care
- MOS experience
- Experience of treating children
- Experience and skills in treating patients with special needs
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit
Personal skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken
- Evidence of enthusiasm in developing Dental Skills
- Appreciation of cultural diversity and equality issues
- Ability to lead and work as a member of a team
- Basic computer literacy and willingness to learn practice software
- Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure
- Ability to maintain good working relationships with colleagues
- Adaptable and able to cope with change
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
