Job summary
Specialist Paediatric Dentist Band C
A vacancy has arisen for a Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry to join our CNWL Buckinghamshire Priority Dental service (BPDS).
This is an exciting opportunity for someone to apply their specialist dental knowledge and skills in the provision of comprehensive oral care for children with complex special needs, including treatment under sedation and general anaesthesia.
Duties will include the provision of high quality dental care for special care patients referred to the service
Working within a large and supportive dental team, the post holder will provide clinical leadership in paediatric dentistry as well as support to, and training and mentoring of staff. They will contribute to the strategic direction of the service.
Main duties of the job
The Dental Specialist will provide dental care to priority groups using multiple modalities including inhalation, intravenous, intranasal and oral sedation, treatment under general anaesthetic, domiciliary care, provision of screening and epidemiology and oral health care to those in local secure settings.
The post holder will provide advanced clinical care to children in line with the defined complexity levels 1, 2 and 3a as detailed in the Commissioning Standards for Dental Specialities - PaediatricDentistry.
This will include sedation and general anaesthesia, domiciliary care, provision of oral health care to those in local secure settings, screening and epidemiology and oral health promotion.
The post holder will be responsible to the Clinical Director and will assist them as required in the day to day operational activities of the Community Dental Service. They will be expected to take the leadon the delivery of care to paediatric patients and will need to travel between sites as required.
The post holder will be involved in the development, line management, training and supervision ofdentists.
About us
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest trusts in the UK, caring for people with a wide range of physical and mental health needs. We have approximately 7,000 staff that provide healthcare to a third of London's population and across wider geographical areas, including Milton Keynes, Kent, Surrey and Hampshire.
As a Foundation Trust we involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run and our future development. If you are interested in becoming a member of our Foundation Trust please visit our website.
Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference.
We can offer full access to a wide range of staff Benefits Discounts and Offers you can enjoy some listed but not limited to and some are open to your family too.
- Salary sacrifice schemes
- Sponsorship for International candidates
- Relocation allowance up to £8000 subject to policy requirement
- Study discounts for staff
- Flexible working
- Interest free loans season tickets and car parking
- Competitive Bank Rates
- Fitness and Wellbeing
Job description
Job responsibilities
To manage and lead the service in providing efficient and effective for patients who meet the service acceptance criteria.
To provide appropriate triage of referrals and communication to referral practitioners.
To provide high quality preventive and treatment oral care services for children who are unable to accept routine dental care because of some physical, developmental, medical, emotional, sensory, mental or social impairment, or a combination of these factors according to the criteria and protocols relevant to the specialty of Paediatric dentistry.
To provide high quality specialist paediatric oral healthcare including treatment under local anaesthetic, sedation and general anaesthesia as required.
To understand and demonstrate all aspects of pain and anxiety management particularly for anxious children.
To provide specialist oral health care for patients in a variety of settings, including clinics, hospitals, domiciliary settings etc.
To support any necessary further developments in paediatric sedation (including development of advanced sedation) and behavioural management within BPDS for patients who cannot accept treatment any other way.
To support other clinicians within the service in providing paediatric dentistry, including accepting referrals that meet referral acceptance criteria, assisting in treatment planning and provision of dental care.
To keep comprehensive records in accordance with the competencies identified for a specialist in Paediatric dentistry.
To be responsible for the clinical leadership and clinical quality assurance of Paediatric Dentistry provided by the service. This role will be carried out within the context of the Directorates clinical governance system, working in conjunction with the Clinical Director.
To take a clinical leadership role in developing specialist Paediatric dental services within the service, including providing strategic advice to the Clinical Director.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To manage and lead the service in providing efficient and effective for patients who meet the service acceptance criteria.
To provide appropriate triage of referrals and communication to referral practitioners.
To provide high quality preventive and treatment oral care services for children who are unable to accept routine dental care because of some physical, developmental, medical, emotional, sensory, mental or social impairment, or a combination of these factors according to the criteria and protocols relevant to the specialty of Paediatric dentistry.
To provide high quality specialist paediatric oral healthcare including treatment under local anaesthetic, sedation and general anaesthesia as required.
To understand and demonstrate all aspects of pain and anxiety management particularly for anxious children.
To provide specialist oral health care for patients in a variety of settings, including clinics, hospitals, domiciliary settings etc.
To support any necessary further developments in paediatric sedation (including development of advanced sedation) and behavioural management within BPDS for patients who cannot accept treatment any other way.
To support other clinicians within the service in providing paediatric dentistry, including accepting referrals that meet referral acceptance criteria, assisting in treatment planning and provision of dental care.
To keep comprehensive records in accordance with the competencies identified for a specialist in Paediatric dentistry.
To be responsible for the clinical leadership and clinical quality assurance of Paediatric Dentistry provided by the service. This role will be carried out within the context of the Directorates clinical governance system, working in conjunction with the Clinical Director.
To take a clinical leadership role in developing specialist Paediatric dental services within the service, including providing strategic advice to the Clinical Director.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
- Full registration with General Dental Council (GDC)
- NHS Performer number
- A relevant postgraduate qualification
- On GDC specialist list for paediatric dentistry
- Management qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge of cross infection control standards
- Experience of staff management
- Good IT skills
Desirable
- Budget management skills
- Hospital experience
- Teaching/examining experience
- Evidence of member of professional organisations relevant to paediatric dentistry
Key Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Understands & promotes equality, diversity and human rights in accordance with legislation, policy and procedures
- Ability to develop & maintain high standards of communication both orally and in writing about difficult matters and in difficult situations
- Ability to prioritise & plan own workload to meet deadlines & competing demands
- Ability to negotiate & influence where appropriate
- Good communication and presentation skills
- Proven track record of managing staff and clinics
- Able to manage change effectively
- Able to delegate
Desirable
- Well-developed planning skills
- Clinical governance lead role
- Project management skills
- Previous experience as trainer/tutor e.g. MFDS or CDT
- Evidence of multidisciplinary working in primary and secondary care plus other external agencies, i.e. education and social care
Personal disposition
Essential
- Understanding of confidentiality in the workplace
- Willingness to travel to different locations to undertake the role effectively
- Flexibility to ensure service provision
- Time management skills
- Positive attitude
- Excellent organisational skills
- Good time keeping & deadline skills
- Team player
- Commands confidence
- Innovative
Experience
Essential
- Current or recent experience working as a Paediatric specialist with clinical commitment in hospital, salaried or general dental service
- Experience of assisting with provision of care under general anaesthesia
- Experience of assisting with provision of care under Intravenous/intranasal sedation
- Experience of assisting with provision of care under inhalation sedation
- Experience of assisting with provision of care on a domiciliary basis
- Can demonstrate competencies in paediatric dentistry to a very high standard
- Recent experience in treating children with complex medical problems
- Evidence of recent clinical experience for at least 5 years in area of paediatric/special care dentistry
Desirable
- Wide experience of CDS/HDS/GDS
- Experience in various methods of pain and anxiety management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
- Full registration with General Dental Council (GDC)
- NHS Performer number
- A relevant postgraduate qualification
- On GDC specialist list for paediatric dentistry
- Management qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge of cross infection control standards
- Experience of staff management
- Good IT skills
Desirable
- Budget management skills
- Hospital experience
- Teaching/examining experience
- Evidence of member of professional organisations relevant to paediatric dentistry
Key Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Understands & promotes equality, diversity and human rights in accordance with legislation, policy and procedures
- Ability to develop & maintain high standards of communication both orally and in writing about difficult matters and in difficult situations
- Ability to prioritise & plan own workload to meet deadlines & competing demands
- Ability to negotiate & influence where appropriate
- Good communication and presentation skills
- Proven track record of managing staff and clinics
- Able to manage change effectively
- Able to delegate
Desirable
- Well-developed planning skills
- Clinical governance lead role
- Project management skills
- Previous experience as trainer/tutor e.g. MFDS or CDT
- Evidence of multidisciplinary working in primary and secondary care plus other external agencies, i.e. education and social care
Personal disposition
Essential
- Understanding of confidentiality in the workplace
- Willingness to travel to different locations to undertake the role effectively
- Flexibility to ensure service provision
- Time management skills
- Positive attitude
- Excellent organisational skills
- Good time keeping & deadline skills
- Team player
- Commands confidence
- Innovative
Experience
Essential
- Current or recent experience working as a Paediatric specialist with clinical commitment in hospital, salaried or general dental service
- Experience of assisting with provision of care under general anaesthesia
- Experience of assisting with provision of care under Intravenous/intranasal sedation
- Experience of assisting with provision of care under inhalation sedation
- Experience of assisting with provision of care on a domiciliary basis
- Can demonstrate competencies in paediatric dentistry to a very high standard
- Recent experience in treating children with complex medical problems
- Evidence of recent clinical experience for at least 5 years in area of paediatric/special care dentistry
Desirable
- Wide experience of CDS/HDS/GDS
- Experience in various methods of pain and anxiety management
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
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
CNWL Buckinghamshire Priority Dental service (BPDS)
Eaglestone Dental Clinic
Standing Way
MK6 5AZ
Employer's website
https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)
