Job summary
Our Hygiene Therapist will cover the duties as laid down by the General Dental Council Regulations, including all extended duties for Dental Hygienists and Therapists. This will include providing direct patient contact, including direct line responsibility for any emergencies, arrangements, and decisions during clinical sessions. They will support all dental specialities within the department, orthodontics, paediatric dentistry, restorative dentistry and oral maxillofacial surgery. The priority group being head and neck cancer patients.
This is a 7.5 hour per week post
Main duties of the job
The job holder is accountable for own actions without direct supervision and accountable for the actions of unqualified members of staff.
o Ensures correct stock level management and ordering of supplies.
o Responsible for a group of patients undergoing complex, highly specialised, multidisciplinary restorative dental treatment.
o Use advanced knowledge and skills to assess clinical situations and select and adapt appropriate complex techniques to adapt the treatment to the specific needs of the patient.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.
It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.
Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school
https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy
- Experience of complex patient groups equivalent to master's level
- Valid GDC registration
- Professional Indemnity
Desirable
- Membership of the British Society of Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of range of oral health procedures acquired through training to degree level or higher plus experience of managing complex patients.
- Experience of providing treatment for patients in NHS high priority groups.
- Broad knowledge and experience of clinical dental hygiene and dental therapy practice.
Desirable
- Obtained qualification in extended duties (if applicable)
- Minimum of one year's relevant clinical experience
- Experience of working with patients with complex needs to master's level equivalent
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy
- Experience of complex patient groups equivalent to master's level
- Valid GDC registration
- Professional Indemnity
Desirable
- Membership of the British Society of Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of range of oral health procedures acquired through training to degree level or higher plus experience of managing complex patients.
- Experience of providing treatment for patients in NHS high priority groups.
- Broad knowledge and experience of clinical dental hygiene and dental therapy practice.
Desirable
- Obtained qualification in extended duties (if applicable)
- Minimum of one year's relevant clinical experience
- Experience of working with patients with complex needs to master's level equivalent
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).
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).
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