Job summary
Job Title -Community Dental Officer
Hours per week- 37.50 but willing to discuss part time hours
Perm/Fixed Term-Fixed Term
Salary-£47,653 - £71,479 per annum
Closing Date-02.08.2024
Interview Date-14.08.2024
Department/Location: Warwickshire Special Care Dental Service,
Warwickshire Special Care Dental Service has an exciting opportunity for a Community Dental Officer.
We are looking for a hardworking and enthusiastic dentist to join our friendly and highly skilled team providing Special Care Dentistry across Warwickshire.
This post may close early due to high numbers of applicationsso you are advised to apply promptly.
All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.
A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.
Careers at George Eliot - 'Where you make a difference'
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a hardworking and enthusiastic dentist to join our friendly and highly skilled team providing Special Care Dentistry across Warwickshire.
You will need to have excellent communication skills together with a caring and empathetic approach.
You will provide dental care for people who require Special Care Dentistry due to a disability, phobia or who are medically compromised which prevents them from receiving care in the General Dental Service
About us
Here at George Eliot our vision to 'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
Effective Open Communication
excellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence
Benefits:On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This 12 month fixed Term full time post is based at Orchard Centre Rugby in a multi-professional health centre, and working within other clinics in Warwickshire as identified.
By joining our service we can offer you opportunities to develop and broaden your skills in all areas of Special Care Dentistry.
The post involves participating in Continued Professional Development, Peer Review, Clinical Supervision and Best Practice Initiatives
Applicants must hold full GDC registration, be eligible for inclusion on the Performer List and be able to travel across Warwickshire.
For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Alison Lee; Consultant Clinical Lead on 07401 195417 or The Dental Office on 01926 317778
Job description
Job responsibilities
This 12 month fixed Term full time post is based at Orchard Centre Rugby in a multi-professional health centre, and working within other clinics in Warwickshire as identified.
By joining our service we can offer you opportunities to develop and broaden your skills in all areas of Special Care Dentistry.
The post involves participating in Continued Professional Development, Peer Review, Clinical Supervision and Best Practice Initiatives
Applicants must hold full GDC registration, be eligible for inclusion on the Performer List and be able to travel across Warwickshire.
For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Alison Lee; Consultant Clinical Lead on 07401 195417 or The Dental Office on 01926 317778
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Recent experience (in last 5 years) providing general dental treatment
- Good range of clinical knowledge
- Knowledge of issues of consent, the Mental Capacity Act and their correlation of treating Special Care Patients
Desirable
- Clinical Experience of a range of SCD including learning disabilities, physical/neurological conditions, medically comprised, phobic mental health problems, tolerance and behavioral needs
- Experience in providing treatment under inhalation sedation
- Knowledge of clinical governance relative to dentistry
Qualification(s) and Professional Training
Essential
- BDS Dental Qualification
- Full Professional dental registration with the GDC
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Self-critical and analytical approach
- Excellent communication, presentation and PR skills
- Good time management and ability to prioritise
- Good IT skills and familiar with dental software packages
Desirable
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to work as a team player and leader and develop effective working relationships with colleagues and external agencies
- Able to work under own initiative
- Flexible to the needs of the service and willing to adapt practice to fit with agreed service protocols and guidelines
Desirable
- Understanding issues affecting special care patients
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites and meet the travel requirements of the role
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Recent experience (in last 5 years) providing general dental treatment
- Good range of clinical knowledge
- Knowledge of issues of consent, the Mental Capacity Act and their correlation of treating Special Care Patients
Desirable
- Clinical Experience of a range of SCD including learning disabilities, physical/neurological conditions, medically comprised, phobic mental health problems, tolerance and behavioral needs
- Experience in providing treatment under inhalation sedation
- Knowledge of clinical governance relative to dentistry
Qualification(s) and Professional Training
Essential
- BDS Dental Qualification
- Full Professional dental registration with the GDC
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Self-critical and analytical approach
- Excellent communication, presentation and PR skills
- Good time management and ability to prioritise
- Good IT skills and familiar with dental software packages
Desirable
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to work as a team player and leader and develop effective working relationships with colleagues and external agencies
- Able to work under own initiative
- Flexible to the needs of the service and willing to adapt practice to fit with agreed service protocols and guidelines
Desirable
- Understanding issues affecting special care patients
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites and meet the travel requirements of the role
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).
