Job summary
A vacancy
has arisen for a Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry to work across multiple
sites covering South Tyneside, Sunderland and Gateshead. This is an exciting
opportunity for someone to apply their specialist dental knowledge and skills in the provision of comprehensive oral care for children with
complex special needs, including treatment under sedation and general
anaesthesia.
Duties will include the
provision of high quality dental care for special care patients referred to the
service
Working within a large and
supportive dental team, the post holder will provide clinical leadership in
paediatric dentistry as well as support to, and training and mentoring of
staff. They will contribute to the strategic direction of the service.
INTERVIEWS PLANNED
FOR 21/12/23.
Main duties of the job
The
post holder will work 8 sessions per week and be expected to meet the
competencies for a Band C dentist Paediatric Dentistry.
You must be fully
registered with the UK General Dental Council as a Specialist in Paediatric
Dentistry, eligible for the National Dental Performers List without
restrictions and have a postgraduate qualification in a relevant area of
practice.
You
will be able to demonstrate extensive clinical experience, leadership skills
and have evidence in a portfolio of continuing
professional development.
You must also have excellent communication
skills, and be sensitive to the needs of relevant patient groups. Sharing
expertise through supporting and mentoring colleagues you will help drive the
paediatric service forward.
This post is subject to enhanced DSB disclosure.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide high
quality specialist dental care particularly for priority groups which is centred
on evidence based practice and clinical effectiveness.
To provide
dental care to specialist level 3 for paediatric patients
To provide
clinical leadership in paediatric dentistry
To plan, and
co-ordinate services in conjunction with the Head of Service and Senior team
To provide
professional and operational leadership for the South Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation
Trust (STSFT) Community Dental Service (CDS)
To deputise for
the CDS Clinical lead as required including representation at relevant meetings
FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide high
quality specialist dental care particularly for priority groups which is centred
on evidence based practice and clinical effectiveness.
To provide
dental care to specialist level 3 for paediatric patients
To provide
clinical leadership in paediatric dentistry
To plan, and
co-ordinate services in conjunction with the Head of Service and Senior team
To provide
professional and operational leadership for the South Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation
Trust (STSFT) Community Dental Service (CDS)
To deputise for
the CDS Clinical lead as required including representation at relevant meetings
FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Proven track record in provision of dental care
- Excellent clinical skills
- Significant experience in working with those who are medically compromised and special needs groups and treating patients with additional needs
- Experience of treatment planning and treating patients in GA
- Experience in sedation
- Competence in simple minor oral surgery procedures
- Experience in community dentistry
- Experience of working within an NHS dental contract
Desirable
- Experience in teaching/ training
- Skills in clinical audit and/or research
- Management experience
- Knowledge of dental commissioning and dental provision in north of England
Skills / Attributes / Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication/ interpersonal skills
- Sensitive to the needs of patient groups,
- Compassionate, treats others with dignity and respect
- Committed, motivated and enthusiastic team player with the ability to work unsupervised
- Supportive, proactive and accessible
- Effective leadership skills and behaviours
- Up to date knowledge and skills in routine oral care
- Understands clinical governance
- Excellent organisational skills
- IT skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery or equivalent
- Postgraduate qualification in paediatric dentistry or a relevant field
- IASCD Accredited training in sedation
- Full registration with the UK General Dental Council
- Registration as a specialist in paediatric dentistry
- Eligible for the National Dental Performers List (NHS England) without restrictions
Desirable
- Masters in paediatric dentistry
- Sedn qualification
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Excellent physical dexterity skills
Car driver / owner
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Proven track record in provision of dental care
- Excellent clinical skills
- Significant experience in working with those who are medically compromised and special needs groups and treating patients with additional needs
- Experience of treatment planning and treating patients in GA
- Experience in sedation
- Competence in simple minor oral surgery procedures
- Experience in community dentistry
- Experience of working within an NHS dental contract
Desirable
- Experience in teaching/ training
- Skills in clinical audit and/or research
- Management experience
- Knowledge of dental commissioning and dental provision in north of England
Skills / Attributes / Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication/ interpersonal skills
- Sensitive to the needs of patient groups,
- Compassionate, treats others with dignity and respect
- Committed, motivated and enthusiastic team player with the ability to work unsupervised
- Supportive, proactive and accessible
- Effective leadership skills and behaviours
- Up to date knowledge and skills in routine oral care
- Understands clinical governance
- Excellent organisational skills
- IT skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery or equivalent
- Postgraduate qualification in paediatric dentistry or a relevant field
- IASCD Accredited training in sedation
- Full registration with the UK General Dental Council
- Registration as a specialist in paediatric dentistry
- Eligible for the National Dental Performers List (NHS England) without restrictions
Desirable
- Masters in paediatric dentistry
- Sedn qualification
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Excellent physical dexterity skills
Car driver / owner
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
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).
Employer details
Employer name
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address
South Tyneside Nhs Foundation Trust
Harton Lane
South Shields
Tyne And Wear
NE34 0PL
Employer's website
https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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