Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Community Dental Service covering
South of Tyne and Wear. This post will suit a dentist who is committed to
providing a high standard oral health care in a friendly, supportive
environment.
We
are seeking a dentist who is enthusiastic, caring and with good interpersonal,
and clinical skills, to treat patients of a diverse population. The role
involves the provision of general dental care to individuals who would
otherwise find access to traditional services challenging. Emphasis on anxiety
management, paediatric and special care dentistry and the requirement to travel
across sites is required
Main duties of the job
The
post holder will work 8 sessions per week full time equivalent and be expected
to meet the competencies for a Band A dentist.
You must be fully
registered with the UK General Dental Council and be eligible for the National
Dental Performers List without conditions or restrictions.
You will be able to demonstrate relevant clinical
experience 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
This post is subject to enhanced DSB disclosure.
About us
Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.
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 us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,600 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. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,
and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we
may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
THIS POST IS OPEN TO SOUTH TYNESIDE & SUNDERLAND NHS FOUNDATION TRUST EMPLOYEES ONLY.
This is a clinical post providing dental care to patients in the Community Dental service within
Gateshead, South Tyneside and Sunderland. The post holder will work 4 days per week and
be expected to meet the competencies for a Band A dentist.
The service provides dental care for adults and children with varied Special Care/ Paediatric
Additional Needs or disabilities, including medically compromised patients who require
treatment in specialised setting. The post will be based in one of or dental clinics but travel
between other areas with the service is required.
You must be fully registered with the UK General Dental Council and be eligible for the
National Dental Performers List without conditions or restrictions.
You will be able to demonstrate relevant clinical experience 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
This post is subject to enhanced DSB disclosure.
FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION PLEASE SEE ATTACHEMENT
Job description
Job responsibilities
THIS POST IS OPEN TO SOUTH TYNESIDE & SUNDERLAND NHS FOUNDATION TRUST EMPLOYEES ONLY.
This is a clinical post providing dental care to patients in the Community Dental service within
Gateshead, South Tyneside and Sunderland. The post holder will work 4 days per week and
be expected to meet the competencies for a Band A dentist.
The service provides dental care for adults and children with varied Special Care/ Paediatric
Additional Needs or disabilities, including medically compromised patients who require
treatment in specialised setting. The post will be based in one of or dental clinics but travel
between other areas with the service is required.
You must be fully registered with the UK General Dental Council and be eligible for the
National Dental Performers List without conditions or restrictions.
You will be able to demonstrate relevant clinical experience 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
This post is subject to enhanced DSB disclosure.
FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION PLEASE SEE ATTACHEMENT
Person Specification
Physical skills
Essential
- Must be a car driver with valid driving licence and have access to
- transport with appropriate business insurance to travel throughout the
- trust, to meet the needs of the service
- Ability to carry out the full range of dental skills
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods whilst undertaking dental
- assessment and treatment
- Ability to manoeuvre patients using mechanical aids.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Familiar with GDC guidelines
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- An understanding of clinical governance
- Compassionate with the ability to communicate effectively with staff,
- patients carers and relatives (as appropriate) remaining sensitive and
- empathetic.
- Listen to others view respecting and valuing individual needs
- Professional and patient focused approach, with inspirational skills and acting as a role model to colleagues.
- Evidence of a good standard of literacy/ English language skills
- High standards of written communication with the ability to use email and the internet
- Able to maintain confidentiality and deal with difficult and sensitive
- circumstances
- Ability to recognize and manage challenging situations in a calm and
- professional manner
- Ability to take instruction and direction and work effectively as part of the team
- Ability to record and retrieve paper / electronic records as appropriate
- Be able to work alone on own initiative
- Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients
Desirable
- An understanding of the aims of the community dental service
- Experience of using an EPR
- Experience in audit/ peer review and
- Quality Improvement.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within General Dental Services or Community Dental Services
- Broad Clinical Experience in routine oral health care
Desirable
- Experience in working with special needs groups
- Experience of General Anaesthesia
- Experience of secondary working in Secondary Care
- Experience in working in inhalational sedation techniques
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery or equivalent
- Full registration with the General Dental Council
- To be on NHS Englands National primary Care Performers List with
- conditions or restrictions
- Foundation training or equivalent
Desirable
- Postgraduate Diploma in Sedation, Special Care or Paediatric Dentistry
Person Specification
Physical skills
Essential
- Must be a car driver with valid driving licence and have access to
- transport with appropriate business insurance to travel throughout the
- trust, to meet the needs of the service
- Ability to carry out the full range of dental skills
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods whilst undertaking dental
- assessment and treatment
- Ability to manoeuvre patients using mechanical aids.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Familiar with GDC guidelines
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- An understanding of clinical governance
- Compassionate with the ability to communicate effectively with staff,
- patients carers and relatives (as appropriate) remaining sensitive and
- empathetic.
- Listen to others view respecting and valuing individual needs
- Professional and patient focused approach, with inspirational skills and acting as a role model to colleagues.
- Evidence of a good standard of literacy/ English language skills
- High standards of written communication with the ability to use email and the internet
- Able to maintain confidentiality and deal with difficult and sensitive
- circumstances
- Ability to recognize and manage challenging situations in a calm and
- professional manner
- Ability to take instruction and direction and work effectively as part of the team
- Ability to record and retrieve paper / electronic records as appropriate
- Be able to work alone on own initiative
- Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients
Desirable
- An understanding of the aims of the community dental service
- Experience of using an EPR
- Experience in audit/ peer review and
- Quality Improvement.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within General Dental Services or Community Dental Services
- Broad Clinical Experience in routine oral health care
Desirable
- Experience in working with special needs groups
- Experience of General Anaesthesia
- Experience of secondary working in Secondary Care
- Experience in working in inhalational sedation techniques
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery or equivalent
- Full registration with the General Dental Council
- To be on NHS Englands National primary Care Performers List with
- conditions or restrictions
- Foundation training or equivalent
Desirable
- Postgraduate Diploma in Sedation, Special Care or Paediatric Dentistry
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).
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