Job summary
Community Dental Therapist required for Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham for 4 days a week.
The post holder is expected to perform to a high standard and deliver clinical procedures and preventative oral care within the remit of a dental therapist as outlined by the General Dental Council.
Main duties of the job
1. To ensure all clinical treatment is performed to a high standard in accordance with a treatment plan prepared by a community dental officer.
2. To receive and prepare patients for clinical treatment in the dental clinic taking into account any disability or special care need the patient may have.
3. To ensure that the patient's clinical condition and treatments are explained to the patient and their carer using the most appropriate method of communication before undertaking the treatment and also to ensure that consent for treatment has been obtained.
4. To be continuously aware of any change in the clinical condition of a patient that may affect the prognosis or the treatment plan and to bring these changes to the attention of the referring dental officer.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities1. To ensure all clinical treatment is performed to a high standard in accordance with a treatment plan prepared by a community dental officer.
2. To receive and prepare patients for clinical treatment in the dental clinic taking into account any disability or special care need the patient may have.
3. To ensure that the patients clinical condition and treatments are explained to the patient and their carer using the most appropriate method of communication before undertaking the treatment and also to ensure that consent for treatment has been obtained.
4. To be continuously aware of any change in the clinical condition of a patient that may affect the prognosis or the treatment plan and to bring these changes to the attention of the referring dental officer.
5. Keep accurate and clear contemporaneous records for each patient outlining the clinical treatment performed and any advice given.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities1. To ensure all clinical treatment is performed to a high standard in accordance with a treatment plan prepared by a community dental officer.
2. To receive and prepare patients for clinical treatment in the dental clinic taking into account any disability or special care need the patient may have.
3. To ensure that the patients clinical condition and treatments are explained to the patient and their carer using the most appropriate method of communication before undertaking the treatment and also to ensure that consent for treatment has been obtained.
4. To be continuously aware of any change in the clinical condition of a patient that may affect the prognosis or the treatment plan and to bring these changes to the attention of the referring dental officer.
5. Keep accurate and clear contemporaneous records for each patient outlining the clinical treatment performed and any advice given.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Dental Therapy Qualification
- Full registration with the General Dental Council
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in community settings
- Proven good IT skills
Desirable
- Experience of management and team leadership.
- Experience of providing oral health promotion in community settings
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Dental Therapy Qualification
- Full registration with the General Dental Council
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in community settings
- Proven good IT skills
Desirable
- Experience of management and team leadership.
- Experience of providing oral health promotion in community settings
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).
