Job summary
We are looking for skilled, enthusiastic, reliable dentists to join our friendly and supportive team, to provide out of hours urgent dental care for the population of Oxfordshire.
This care is provided at East Oxford Dental Clinic, Oxford.
There is free onsite parking.
Applicants should have experience of working within NHS Primary Dental Service and have a NHS England provider number.
Main duties of the job
- Follow all elements of the Oxford Health Clinical Governance policies. Particular emphasis is placed on those relating to cross infection control, Health & Safety, patient confidentiality and data protection. All radiographs should be justified, reported and an appropriate recording made in the radiograph log book to maintain radiographic quality assurance
- Participate in clinical audit and peer review programmes relating to activity undertaken for the OoH Dental Service.
- Undertake not to divulge to any third parties information relating to security access to the building, rooms, equipment and monies, as well as the OoH Dental Service telephone numbers at the clinic.
- Undertake not to remove from the clinic under any circumstances, any equipment or materials used within the OoH Dental Clinic as these remain the property of the Oxfordshire Community Dental Service at all times.
- Offer appropriate telephone advice or carry out a remote consultation to patients not offered a face to face contact if appropriate.
- Undertake to communicate any operational concerns regarding the performance of equipment, protocols and team members in the communications book if appropriate or directly with the operational lead.
- Agree for contact details to be held at the clinic and by OoH Service Lead and administrative staff to facilitate contact in the event of a request for working at short notic
- Agree to give reasonable notice of the inability to work a rostered shift
About us
Oxfordshire's emergency dental service provides urgent dental treatment to all patients living and visiting in the local area when normal primary care is closed. Operating between 18:30 to 21.30 Monday to Thursday, 18.30 to 22.00 Fridays and 09.00-18.00 across weekends and bank holidays. Patients access the service via 111. The team is made up of Dental receptions, Dental nurses and Dental officers. Reporting to the OOH Dental Operational Lead and Urgent Dental Care Manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a full range of urgent dental care to any patient accessing the Oxfordshire Out of Hours Dental service, including priority groups, special needs children and adults, who after triaging are found to have a dental condition requiring immediate emergency care. Dentists will be expected to adhere to the prescribed clinical and administrative procedures.
- Dentists will be expected to adhere to the prescribed clinical and administrative procedures.
- Obtain and verify a complete medical history for all patients
- Obtain written informed, valid consent for all invasive dental procedures, including the taking of radiographs, from the patient or an adult with parental authority and give a treatment plan
- Record all aspects of clinical examination, relevant medical history and treatment on the computerised patient management system provided.
- To only use those materials and equipment provided by the dental service for the treatment of patients. Treatment should be restricted to that necessary to relieve dental pain, arrest haemorrhage, stabilise a traumatised dentition or control the spread of dental infection which may be dangerous to the patient. Permanent restorations may be placed if their placement achieves any of the above objectives and is more efficacious than the placement of a temporary restoration
- Complete all computerised and written records necessary for the reporting of clinical activity and to ensure the collection of all patient charges due.
The post holder will work weekday evening sessions (3.5 hours), weekend sessions (3 or 4 hours) and/or Bank Holiday sessions (4 hours) which will be allocated on a monthly rota basis. They will need to provide face to face dental treatment for patients with an urgent dental problem.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a full range of urgent dental care to any patient accessing the Oxfordshire Out of Hours Dental service, including priority groups, special needs children and adults, who after triaging are found to have a dental condition requiring immediate emergency care. Dentists will be expected to adhere to the prescribed clinical and administrative procedures.
- Dentists will be expected to adhere to the prescribed clinical and administrative procedures.
- Obtain and verify a complete medical history for all patients
- Obtain written informed, valid consent for all invasive dental procedures, including the taking of radiographs, from the patient or an adult with parental authority and give a treatment plan
- Record all aspects of clinical examination, relevant medical history and treatment on the computerised patient management system provided.
- To only use those materials and equipment provided by the dental service for the treatment of patients. Treatment should be restricted to that necessary to relieve dental pain, arrest haemorrhage, stabilise a traumatised dentition or control the spread of dental infection which may be dangerous to the patient. Permanent restorations may be placed if their placement achieves any of the above objectives and is more efficacious than the placement of a temporary restoration
- Complete all computerised and written records necessary for the reporting of clinical activity and to ensure the collection of all patient charges due.
The post holder will work weekday evening sessions (3.5 hours), weekend sessions (3 or 4 hours) and/or Bank Holiday sessions (4 hours) which will be allocated on a monthly rota basis. They will need to provide face to face dental treatment for patients with an urgent dental problem.
Person Specification
Qualifications Academic Skills
Essential
- Primary Dental Qualification
- Registered with General Dental Council
Desirable
- Relevant postgraduate qualification
Job related aptitude
Essential
- Can demonstrate competencies of Band A dentist
- Willingness to undego further training
Knowledge requirements
Essential
- Good IM&T knowledge and skills including R4, Microsoft Office
- Ability to deal with sensitive information and respect confidentiality
Experience
Essential
- Experience in General Dental Practice
- Experience of more than one branch of dentistry
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the role of the CDS
- Ability to maintain reasonable activity levels
- Evidence of good dental record keeping
Desirable
- Experience of working as part of a team including supervisory role at an appropriate level
- Delivery of dental care under inhaltion sedation
- Experience of working with a wide range of patient groups
- Able to demonstrate relevant experience in Clinical Governance, Quality Assurance and Audit
- Experience of working on a domiciliary basis
Personal qualities
Essential
- Positive attitude, approachable, team player
- Self motivated and able to work independently
- Awareness of own training and development needs
- Able to communicate effectively in spoken and written English
Contractual requirements
Essential
- Full registration with General Dental Council
- Completion of Dental Core Training or demonstrable exemption
- Current performer number
- Enhanced DBS clearance
- Meets professional requirements - fit to carry out the duties of the post after reasonable adjustment under the terms of the Equality Act 2010 have been made
- Ability to travel between sites
- Commitment to safegaurding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults
Person Specification
Qualifications Academic Skills
Essential
- Primary Dental Qualification
- Registered with General Dental Council
Desirable
- Relevant postgraduate qualification
Job related aptitude
Essential
- Can demonstrate competencies of Band A dentist
- Willingness to undego further training
Knowledge requirements
Essential
- Good IM&T knowledge and skills including R4, Microsoft Office
- Ability to deal with sensitive information and respect confidentiality
Experience
Essential
- Experience in General Dental Practice
- Experience of more than one branch of dentistry
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the role of the CDS
- Ability to maintain reasonable activity levels
- Evidence of good dental record keeping
Desirable
- Experience of working as part of a team including supervisory role at an appropriate level
- Delivery of dental care under inhaltion sedation
- Experience of working with a wide range of patient groups
- Able to demonstrate relevant experience in Clinical Governance, Quality Assurance and Audit
- Experience of working on a domiciliary basis
Personal qualities
Essential
- Positive attitude, approachable, team player
- Self motivated and able to work independently
- Awareness of own training and development needs
- Able to communicate effectively in spoken and written English
Contractual requirements
Essential
- Full registration with General Dental Council
- Completion of Dental Core Training or demonstrable exemption
- Current performer number
- Enhanced DBS clearance
- Meets professional requirements - fit to carry out the duties of the post after reasonable adjustment under the terms of the Equality Act 2010 have been made
- Ability to travel between sites
- Commitment to safegaurding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults
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).
