Job summary
Senior Dental Officer Band B Clinics in Milton Keynes (Mon-Tue) and Aylesbury (Wed-Fri)
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced person to join our team.
You will be working to lead on the delivery of dental care to Special care patients including independently providing the treatment under sedation and general anaesthesia within the community setting .
You will provide clinical leadership in Special Care Dentistry including the development of relevant protocols and the training and mentoring of staff.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the drive and enthusiasm for service development and improvement including teaching, supervision and line management.
Will participate in the theatre lists at local hospitals for the provision of treatment under GA and they will have a commitment to provide domiciliary care.
You will be joining Dental Services during an exciting time as the Community Dental Services across Thames Valley are currently working closely together to move towards an Integrated Dental Care Service to provide improved patient care for vulnerable groups across the Thames Valley.
The postholder will work in providing clinical care, peer support and supervision.
Candidates will be expected to hold Bachelor in Dental Surgery or equivalent, hold a relevant postgraduate qualification.
Applicants must have an NHS performer number and have full GDC registration. Applicant must possess a valid and current driver's license.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be involved in the provision of oral health care for priority groups that may include people with learning difficulties, physical disabilities, mental health problems, medically compromised, severe anxiety or phobias.
Services the post holder will provide include dental care under sedation and general anaesthesia, domiciliary care, provision of oral health care to those in secure settings, screening and epidemiology and oral health promotion.
The post holder will contribute to and provide leadership, management and training.
The post holder will support the Senior Leadership Team and undertake managerial roles. They will assume a leadership role in a clinical area and/or team as appropriate.
About us
The postholder will work in Milton Keynes providing clinical care, peer support and supervision. In addition, there will be an opportunity for the postholder will also work closely with colleagues in the Oxfordshire and Berkshire Community Dental Service as part of the ongoing integration work.
Working for our organisation Central and North West London NHS Trust expects all staff to act in a way which shows you understand our core values and are willing to put them into practice with service users, family and carers, and also other staff members.We expect you to show COMPASSION, contribute to a caring and kind environment and recognise that what you do and say helps can make the lives of others betterWe expect you to RESPECT everyone and acknowledge and welcome people's differences rather than ignore them or see them as problematic.We expect you to EMPOWER others and continually try to provide information, resources and support to help others make their own decisions and meet their own needs.We expect you to work in PARTNERSHIP and behave in a way that shows that you recognise that commissioners and users of our services are the people who generate and pay for our work
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Plans and manages care where there are complex medical co-morbidities or the situation requires the involvement of other professionals and/or carers to resolve complex patient management issues in line with local commissioning
- Plans, develops and implements programmes to prevent disease and promote health in target groups within the population
- Undertakes thorough examination and assessment of patients to be able to provide appropriate care or to determine the need for more specialist advice
- Competent in the management of medical emergencies, able to lead the dental team in the appropriate first line management of the emergency, using appropriate techniques equipment and drugs
- Keep up to date with developments in this area and/or able to advise other members of and takes responsibility for organising the training and resources for the acute management of medical emergencies within the service
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Plans and manages care where there are complex medical co-morbidities or the situation requires the involvement of other professionals and/or carers to resolve complex patient management issues in line with local commissioning
- Plans, develops and implements programmes to prevent disease and promote health in target groups within the population
- Undertakes thorough examination and assessment of patients to be able to provide appropriate care or to determine the need for more specialist advice
- Competent in the management of medical emergencies, able to lead the dental team in the appropriate first line management of the emergency, using appropriate techniques equipment and drugs
- Keep up to date with developments in this area and/or able to advise other members of and takes responsibility for organising the training and resources for the acute management of medical emergencies within the service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BDS or equivalent professional dental qualification
- Full registration with the GDC
- Evidence of commitment to continued professional and personal development
- Vocational Training Certificate / Number or Equivalence
Desirable
- Additional registrable dental postgraduate qualification or working towards one
Skills, knowledge, abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical governance agenda
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work in a team and build and sustain partnerships
- Knowledge of clinical governance agenda
- Excellent communication skills
- Knowledge of the provision of dental care in secure settings
- Supportive leadership style with the ability to motivate staff and create a patient focussed working environment
- Able to work independently under pressure and use initiative
Desirable
- Knowledge of a range of special care conditions
- Knowledge of developments in Special Care and Paediatric Dentistry
- Knowledge of wider dental agenda
- Political awareness
Experience
Essential
- Planning and managing care where there are complex medical co-morbidities or the situation requires the involvement of other professionals and/or carers to resolve complex patient management issues
- Experience of working in salaried and specialised services
Desirable
- Experience of providing dental care in prisons/secure settings
- Experience in treatment of patients under sedation and/or general anaesthesia
- Experience in teaching/training/mentoring staff
- Experience of working in a variety of dental settings e.g. domiciliary, secure units, hospital
- Experience of carrying out screening or epidemiological work
- Experience in a leadership role
- Experience of managing and developing personnel including appraisal, performance and recruitment
- Experience of working with other agencies/groups/voluntary organisations
- Experience of conflict resolution & handling complaints
Disposition/ other
Essential
- Have NHS Performer number
- Commitment to high ethical standards
- Enthusiastic, resilient and able to work under pressure
- Hold a full UK driving licence and have use of a car
- Able to work as part of a team
- Professional conduct and appearance
Desirable
- Willing to work flexible hours
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BDS or equivalent professional dental qualification
- Full registration with the GDC
- Evidence of commitment to continued professional and personal development
- Vocational Training Certificate / Number or Equivalence
Desirable
- Additional registrable dental postgraduate qualification or working towards one
Skills, knowledge, abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical governance agenda
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work in a team and build and sustain partnerships
- Knowledge of clinical governance agenda
- Excellent communication skills
- Knowledge of the provision of dental care in secure settings
- Supportive leadership style with the ability to motivate staff and create a patient focussed working environment
- Able to work independently under pressure and use initiative
Desirable
- Knowledge of a range of special care conditions
- Knowledge of developments in Special Care and Paediatric Dentistry
- Knowledge of wider dental agenda
- Political awareness
Experience
Essential
- Planning and managing care where there are complex medical co-morbidities or the situation requires the involvement of other professionals and/or carers to resolve complex patient management issues
- Experience of working in salaried and specialised services
Desirable
- Experience of providing dental care in prisons/secure settings
- Experience in treatment of patients under sedation and/or general anaesthesia
- Experience in teaching/training/mentoring staff
- Experience of working in a variety of dental settings e.g. domiciliary, secure units, hospital
- Experience of carrying out screening or epidemiological work
- Experience in a leadership role
- Experience of managing and developing personnel including appraisal, performance and recruitment
- Experience of working with other agencies/groups/voluntary organisations
- Experience of conflict resolution & handling complaints
Disposition/ other
Essential
- Have NHS Performer number
- Commitment to high ethical standards
- Enthusiastic, resilient and able to work under pressure
- Hold a full UK driving licence and have use of a car
- Able to work as part of a team
- Professional conduct and appearance
Desirable
- Willing to work flexible hours
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).
