Job summary
A vacancy
has arisen for a Specialist in Special Care 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 patients 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 special care
dentistry as well as support to, and training and mentoring of staff. They will
contribute to the strategic direction of the service.
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 SCD.
You must be fully
registered with the UK General Dental Council as a Specialist in Special Care
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
special care service forward.
This post is subject to enhanced DBS 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. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
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
clinical leadership in special care dentistry
To plan, and
co-ordinate services in conjunction with the Service Lead 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
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
clinical leadership in special care dentistry
To plan, and
co-ordinate services in conjunction with the Service Lead 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
FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT
Person Specification
Car driver / owner
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
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
- Excellent organisational skills
- IT skills
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Excellent physical dexterity skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery or equivalent
- Sedation qualification
- Postgraduate qualification in special care dentistry or a relevant field
- Full registration with the UK General Dental Council
- Registration as a specialist in special care dentistry
- Eligible for the National Dental Performers List (NHS England) without restrictions
Experience
Essential
- Proven track record in provision of dental care
- Significant experience in sedation
- Significant experience in working with those who are medically compromised and special needs groups
- Competence in simple minor oral surgery procedures
- Experience in community dentistry
- Experience of working within an NHS dental contract
Desirable
- Experience in teaching
- Skills in clinical audit and/or research
Person Specification
Car driver / owner
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
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
- Excellent organisational skills
- IT skills
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Excellent physical dexterity skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery or equivalent
- Sedation qualification
- Postgraduate qualification in special care dentistry or a relevant field
- Full registration with the UK General Dental Council
- Registration as a specialist in special care dentistry
- Eligible for the National Dental Performers List (NHS England) without restrictions
Experience
Essential
- Proven track record in provision of dental care
- Significant experience in sedation
- Significant experience in working with those who are medically compromised and special needs groups
- Competence in simple minor oral surgery procedures
- Experience in community dentistry
- Experience of working within an NHS dental contract
Desirable
- Experience in teaching
- Skills in clinical audit and/or research
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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