Job summary
Full-Time Band C Specialist Dentist in Special Care Dentistry to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust based in the Community Dental Service and Charles Clifford Dental Hospital
Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.
Main duties of the job
The Band C Dentist will work in partnership with the wider community dental services team and will focus on the provision of specialist dental care to adults.
Please see attached Job Description for full details.
About us
Sheffield is England's fourth-largest city, with a population of over half a million, with the wealth of facilities you would expect to find in a major city, yet it is compact, welcoming and accessible. It is a friendly city with a prosperous economy and relatively low cost of living, all of which makes for an excellent quality of life.
It has good rail and road links, with a typical train journey to London St Pancras taking 2 hours. Manchester Airport is also just over an hour away with an ever expanding repertoire of routes to national and international destinations.
The city of Sheffield contains an abundance of entertainment and cultural activities including award-winning theatres, (the Crucible and Lyceum are world-class theatres and major regional attractions), museums and galleries, a variety of clubs and live music venues, and a range of spectator and participation sports. With a thriving cultural industries quarter and a range of city-wide events throughout the year, there is something on offer to suit everyone's taste and interests.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The community based service aims to be the leading provider of care and education in special care dentistry for vulnerable groups of both adults and children, in Sheffield
Community Dental Services is a clinical directorate of the Charles Clifford Dental Hospital which is a part of the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The service comprises of Special Care Dentistry for adults together with a paediatric community service. These are two discrete services both recognised as separate dental specialties by the General Dental Council.
Services are provided from clinics located throughout the city, including special care dentistry, paediatric dentistry, outreach teaching and some salaried general dental services. Clinical facilities include surgeries in special schools for children with severe learning difficulties and surgeries set up to provide intravenous sedation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The community based service aims to be the leading provider of care and education in special care dentistry for vulnerable groups of both adults and children, in Sheffield
Community Dental Services is a clinical directorate of the Charles Clifford Dental Hospital which is a part of the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The service comprises of Special Care Dentistry for adults together with a paediatric community service. These are two discrete services both recognised as separate dental specialties by the General Dental Council.
Services are provided from clinics located throughout the city, including special care dentistry, paediatric dentistry, outreach teaching and some salaried general dental services. Clinical facilities include surgeries in special schools for children with severe learning difficulties and surgeries set up to provide intravenous sedation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 'Registered with the General Dental Council as a Specialist in Special Care Dentistry or be within 6 months of successful completion of Specialist Training (CCST) at interview'
- Postgraduate qualification in a field appropriate to the role. (examples may include MFDS; MJDF; Master in Special Care Dentistry (RCS Edinburgh); Diploma in Special Care Dentistry (RCS England); Higher degree in dental sedation)
- Have an NHS primary dental care provider number, or be eligible to obtain one.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Experience in provision of Special Care Dentistry in the NHS
- Experience of providing dental care for adults with complex co-morbidities including those people with additional needs, a learning disability and/or mental health problems; and the frail older people.
- Experience of providing dental care using intravenous and inhalation sedation
- Experience in leadership and management including governance of clinical care related to special Care Dentistry
- Understands the functions of the Salaried Primary Dental Care Service.
Desirable
- Experience in using alternative therapies eg hypnosis, acupuncture in dentistry
- Experience of provision of dental care for special care patients in a hospital setting, including the provision of care under general anaesthesia.
- Experience in managing the interface between primary and secondary specialist care.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to communicate orally with confidence with patients and their families, peers and members of the dental team, and other health and social care professionals including those acting in a caring capacity
- Experience of communication with consultants and senior clinicians across a broad range of medical specialties concerning the care of patients with complex needs Ability to interact and work constructively with consultant and specialist colleagues and dental team members in both primary and secondary care settings
- Ability to work on own initiative and manage themselves and others
- Experience of delegating work to and supervising staff
- Motivated to work with clients with additional needs
- Good presentation skills.
- Can work flexible hours when necessary.
- Ability to lead and work as part of a health care team.
Research
Essential
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
Desirable
- Publications in Peer reviewed journals.
Management and Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of ability to work with management and previous experience of management groups
- Committed to and understands the principles of clinical governance
- Active involvement in a clinical governance programme
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of development of education programmes in Special Care Dentistry.
- Experience of clinical teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate dental students.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 'Registered with the General Dental Council as a Specialist in Special Care Dentistry or be within 6 months of successful completion of Specialist Training (CCST) at interview'
- Postgraduate qualification in a field appropriate to the role. (examples may include MFDS; MJDF; Master in Special Care Dentistry (RCS Edinburgh); Diploma in Special Care Dentistry (RCS England); Higher degree in dental sedation)
- Have an NHS primary dental care provider number, or be eligible to obtain one.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Experience in provision of Special Care Dentistry in the NHS
- Experience of providing dental care for adults with complex co-morbidities including those people with additional needs, a learning disability and/or mental health problems; and the frail older people.
- Experience of providing dental care using intravenous and inhalation sedation
- Experience in leadership and management including governance of clinical care related to special Care Dentistry
- Understands the functions of the Salaried Primary Dental Care Service.
Desirable
- Experience in using alternative therapies eg hypnosis, acupuncture in dentistry
- Experience of provision of dental care for special care patients in a hospital setting, including the provision of care under general anaesthesia.
- Experience in managing the interface between primary and secondary specialist care.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to communicate orally with confidence with patients and their families, peers and members of the dental team, and other health and social care professionals including those acting in a caring capacity
- Experience of communication with consultants and senior clinicians across a broad range of medical specialties concerning the care of patients with complex needs Ability to interact and work constructively with consultant and specialist colleagues and dental team members in both primary and secondary care settings
- Ability to work on own initiative and manage themselves and others
- Experience of delegating work to and supervising staff
- Motivated to work with clients with additional needs
- Good presentation skills.
- Can work flexible hours when necessary.
- Ability to lead and work as part of a health care team.
Research
Essential
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
Desirable
- Publications in Peer reviewed journals.
Management and Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of ability to work with management and previous experience of management groups
- Committed to and understands the principles of clinical governance
- Active involvement in a clinical governance programme
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of development of education programmes in Special Care Dentistry.
- Experience of clinical teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate dental students.
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
The Charles Clifford Dental Services
76 Wellesley Road
Sheffield
S10 2SZ
Employer's website
https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
