Job summary
An opportunity has arisen within the Dental Hospital to recruit a part time Staff Dental Hygienist/Therapist within the Paediatric Dentistry Department.
The Department provides the full range of paediatric dentistry care as a major secondary and tertiary referral centre, this includes treatment of children and young people with special needs and the requirement for complex dental care.
The successful candidate would be required to work off site at out paediatric dentistry outreach hub.
Successful candidates should possess the Diploma in Dental Hygiene/Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy or equivalent.
Main duties of the job
Successful applicants will join the paediatric dentistry dental team providing all aspects of dental therapy care to children and young people.
Candidates should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to undertake dental health promotion and to deliver education in maintenance of oral hygiene.
The department provides the full range of Paediatric Dentistry care as a major secondary and tertiary referral centre. This includes treatment of special needs children, anxious patients, and complex dental care for children and adolescents. Joint Clinics are held with Restorative Dentistry, Orthodontics, Oral Medicine and as part of the Cleft Lip and Palate Team. Facilities exist for the provision of treatment under sedation and the Children's hospital comprehensive dental care under GA and exodontia.
There are close links with all Paediatric Medical and Surgical specialities based atSheffield Childrens' Hospital.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma in Dental Hygiene/Therapy or equivalent
- Current GDC Registration
Desirable
- Experience in treating patients under relative analgesia.
Experience
Essential
- Specialist experience of dental health promotion
- Specialist experience in education.
- Specialist technical and specialised experience within the required department
Further Training
Essential
- Knowledge of ethical and legal responsibilities regarding consent
- Audit & Clinical governance
- Awareness of the needs of patients with disabilities
Special Skills /Aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to cope with challenging situations
- Ability to maintain accurate and complete records
- Demonstrates an understanding of health and safety requirements
- Highly organised
- Adaptable and self motivated
- Adaptable and self motivated
- Computer literacy
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma in Dental Hygiene/Therapy or equivalent
- Current GDC Registration
Desirable
- Experience in treating patients under relative analgesia.
Experience
Essential
- Specialist experience of dental health promotion
- Specialist experience in education.
- Specialist technical and specialised experience within the required department
Further Training
Essential
- Knowledge of ethical and legal responsibilities regarding consent
- Audit & Clinical governance
- Awareness of the needs of patients with disabilities
Special Skills /Aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to cope with challenging situations
- Ability to maintain accurate and complete records
- Demonstrates an understanding of health and safety requirements
- Highly organised
- Adaptable and self motivated
- Adaptable and self motivated
- Computer literacy
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
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
CCDH Wellesley Road Sheffield S10 2SZ
Wellesley Road
Sheffield
S10 2SZ
Employer's website
https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
