Job summary
Dental Officer - Berkshire Community Dental Service
Base - Whitley Health and Social Services Centre & West Berkshire Community Hospital
Hours - 30 hours (Days TBC)
Salary - Band A
Berkshire Community Dental Service (CDS) is looking for a dental officer to join their proactive, enthusiastic, and innovative workforce with a great team spirit.
The service has 7 clinics ranging from Newbury to Langley and over 40 members of staff treating patients with additional needs including children, people with learning and physical disabilities and the elderly. You will be based at Whitley Clinic but may also work at other clinics and in the domiciliary setting. It is therefore essential that you can drive, have a UK driving licence and a car for travel between clinics and hospitals.
Professional development and training are encouraged. Annual leave is 5-6 weeks pro rata depending on experience.
You will be on the rota for the Berkshire Dental Access Centre scheme and provide primary dental care for patients not registered or unable to receive emergency care with a General Dental Practitioner under NHS arrangements. This service is provided both on weekdays, weekends and bank holidays.
We are happy to answer any questions that you may have. Please don't hesitate to call Shalini Chopra on 0118 904 1524.
Main duties of the job
- You will provide clinical care to people with additional or special care needs such as:
? People with Learning Disabilities
? Medically compromised and physically disabled adults
? Frail Older People
? Adults with severe mental health problems
? Adults with challenging behaviour, anxiety or dental phobia
? Adults in secure units and prisons
- You may treat patients under sedation and general aesthetic.
- You will be responsible for some areas of clinical governance, training, management and supervision.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust isa specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you'll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.
Benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
- 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
- Free parking across Trust sites
Job description
Job responsibilities
The3/4 must haves for you to be considered for this role:
- GDC Registration.
- Have a car and driving licence.
- Good communication skills.
- A team player.
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and lets be outstanding together.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Shalini Chopra on 07813393177 or email: shalini.chopra@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The3/4 must haves for you to be considered for this role:
- GDC Registration.
- Have a car and driving licence.
- Good communication skills.
- A team player.
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and lets be outstanding together.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Shalini Chopra on 07813393177 or email: shalini.chopra@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- UK registerable dental qualification
- Vocational training if UK graduate or equivalent
- GDC registration
- On Performers' list
Desirable
- Membership of a defence organisation
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of fulfilment of GDC CPD requirements
- Evidence of other continuing professional education
Previous Experience
Essential
- To have worked as part of a dental team in a variety of dental environments
- Ability to working independently and on own initiative
- Experience of working with children, the elderly, medically compromised patients and people with learning and physical disabilities
Desirable
- Previous CDS experience
- Previous GDS experience
- Clinical audit / peer review
- Experience in treating patients under inhalation and intravenous sedation
- Experience in treating patients under general anaesthetic
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- High quality clinical skills
- Capable of prioritisation and time management
- Good interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
- Computer skills
- Management and organisational skills
- Experience of flexible approach
- Self-critical / analytical approach
- Understand the principles of confidentiality
- Ability to work under pressure and on own initiative
- Good working knowledge of radiological and decontamination procedures
Desirable
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Flexibility
- Ability to travel around all Trust sites - driving license and use of car
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- UK registerable dental qualification
- Vocational training if UK graduate or equivalent
- GDC registration
- On Performers' list
Desirable
- Membership of a defence organisation
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of fulfilment of GDC CPD requirements
- Evidence of other continuing professional education
Previous Experience
Essential
- To have worked as part of a dental team in a variety of dental environments
- Ability to working independently and on own initiative
- Experience of working with children, the elderly, medically compromised patients and people with learning and physical disabilities
Desirable
- Previous CDS experience
- Previous GDS experience
- Clinical audit / peer review
- Experience in treating patients under inhalation and intravenous sedation
- Experience in treating patients under general anaesthetic
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- High quality clinical skills
- Capable of prioritisation and time management
- Good interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
- Computer skills
- Management and organisational skills
- Experience of flexible approach
- Self-critical / analytical approach
- Understand the principles of confidentiality
- Ability to work under pressure and on own initiative
- Good working knowledge of radiological and decontamination procedures
Desirable
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Flexibility
- Ability to travel around all Trust sites - driving license and use of car
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.
