Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic Dentist to join our existing team, on a 12 month fixed term contract, to provide Urgent Care to meet the needs of adults and children in the local community. There may be a requirement to operate from a variety of centres throughout Wiltshire, therefore use of a motor vehicle is essential.
You should be innovative, flexible and committed to working in a team environment while providing high standards of clinical care. The post holder will be required to work 8:30- 17:00 Monday to Friday.
We can offer an excellent range of benefits including:
- Well-equipped surgeries
- Full computerisation (Software of Excellence)
- Varied and challenging work
- Six weeks paid annual leave
- NHS benefits (including pension)
- Commitment to training / verifiable CPD
You can find out more details of the post in the attached Job Description, or contact Lucy McArthur, Clinical Director, on 01249 456421, email lucy.mcarthur1@nhs.net, to find out more about the service or ask any questions.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Main duties of the job
To provide Urgent Care Dentistry to the population of Wiltshire and Swindon. The post holder will be required to deliver services within the GWHFT Community Dental Service contract and day to day management of a defined clinical area. The Service is pan Wiltshire and the post holder may be required to deliver services from any of our sites. The main base for duties will be Chippenham Dental Access Centre.
About us
Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are.
Service We will put our patients first
TeamworkWe will work together
AmbitionWe will aspire to provide the best service
Respect We will act with integrity
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Provide dental treatment to patients requiring urgent dental care in line with Trust protocol and current best practice.
- Achieve personal performance targets, including delivering a specified number of Units of Dental Activity, to achieve a minimum number of patient contacts and to ensure the patients are seen within specified time limits within the dental contract
- Meet Band A Dental Officer Competencies as set out within the terms and conditions of the Salaried Dental Service Contract
- Participate in Clinical Governance Programmes as required by the service including audit, peer review and annual performance appraisal.
- Ensure that standards for Dental Professionals are met as required by the General Dental Council this will include demonstration of required CPD
Patient Care
Work collaboratively with other dental professionals to ensure patient focused care.
Budget Responsibilities
Staff should ensure that completed courses of treatment (COT) are closed within 1 month of completion to enable transmission to BSA within that calendar month
Responsibilities for People or Training
Provide day-to-day supervision of Dental Nurses in a defined clinical area, in association with the Dental Nurse Team Manager
Other Factors
Post holder may be required to travel extensively throughout Wiltshire, must be a car driver with access to a motor vehicle
Regular VDU usage
Core hours are 8.30 5pm. There is option to be included in an Out of Hours contract separate to the substantive role if the applicant wishes.
Further details can be found on the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Provide dental treatment to patients requiring urgent dental care in line with Trust protocol and current best practice.
- Achieve personal performance targets, including delivering a specified number of Units of Dental Activity, to achieve a minimum number of patient contacts and to ensure the patients are seen within specified time limits within the dental contract
- Meet Band A Dental Officer Competencies as set out within the terms and conditions of the Salaried Dental Service Contract
- Participate in Clinical Governance Programmes as required by the service including audit, peer review and annual performance appraisal.
- Ensure that standards for Dental Professionals are met as required by the General Dental Council this will include demonstration of required CPD
Patient Care
Work collaboratively with other dental professionals to ensure patient focused care.
Budget Responsibilities
Staff should ensure that completed courses of treatment (COT) are closed within 1 month of completion to enable transmission to BSA within that calendar month
Responsibilities for People or Training
Provide day-to-day supervision of Dental Nurses in a defined clinical area, in association with the Dental Nurse Team Manager
Other Factors
Post holder may be required to travel extensively throughout Wiltshire, must be a car driver with access to a motor vehicle
Regular VDU usage
Core hours are 8.30 5pm. There is option to be included in an Out of Hours contract separate to the substantive role if the applicant wishes.
Further details can be found on the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On an NHS Dental Performers List
- BDS or equivalent
- Full Registration with the GDC
- VT number or equivalent
- On an NHS Dental Performers List
Desirable
- Commitment to learn NHS rules and regulations
- Familiarity with Dental IT systems
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of providing routine and urgent dental care
Desirable
- Previous use of SOEL Health practice management software
Knowledge
Essential
- A good standard of written and spoken English is required to be able to undertake the relevant duties
- The ability to complete clear and concise patient records using practice management software
Desirable
- Knowledge of Capacity and Consent/best interests framework
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On an NHS Dental Performers List
- BDS or equivalent
- Full Registration with the GDC
- VT number or equivalent
- On an NHS Dental Performers List
Desirable
- Commitment to learn NHS rules and regulations
- Familiarity with Dental IT systems
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of providing routine and urgent dental care
Desirable
- Previous use of SOEL Health practice management software
Knowledge
Essential
- A good standard of written and spoken English is required to be able to undertake the relevant duties
- The ability to complete clear and concise patient records using practice management software
Desirable
- Knowledge of Capacity and Consent/best interests framework
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
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Chippenham Dental Access Centre
Chippenham Community Hospital
Chippenham
SN15 2AJ
Employer's website
https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
