Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a friendly, confident and experienced therapist to join the Primary Care Dental Service as a Lead Dental Hygiene Therapist.
The successful candidate will work in dental departments within community settings located in the Bristol, Bath, South Gloucestershire, and North Somerset areas.
This post is for 2 days per week.
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working with anxious patients, patients with special needs, and patients with challenging behaviour in a community setting. The candidate will also be expected to work with colleagues to manage patient pathways, engage with audits and QI projects, and lead and support Band 6 Therapists within the service.
In addition to this, the post holder will work closely with the wider team and management to ensure safe and professional protocols are in place, and contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of the service.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Oral Health Science or Diploma in Dental Hygiene/Therapy
- Full GDC Registration
Desirable
- Leadership qualification/ certificate
- Certificate in Oral Health Education
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Dealing with the anxious patient, those with special needs and patients with challenging behaviour
- Broad experience of General Dental Practice
- Teaching experience
- The Dental Hygienist/Therapist will require appropriate communication skills beyond that required for routine dental care of the able bodied patient
- Leadership experience
Skills
Essential
- Up to date on all methods of prevention and a high level of dexterity skills
- IT Skills
- Understanding of IMER regulations
- CPR trained
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work on own initiative
Desirable
- Knowledge of the NHS fees and regulations
- Familiar with dental software packages
- Manual Handling
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Oral Health Science or Diploma in Dental Hygiene/Therapy
- Full GDC Registration
Desirable
- Leadership qualification/ certificate
- Certificate in Oral Health Education
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Dealing with the anxious patient, those with special needs and patients with challenging behaviour
- Broad experience of General Dental Practice
- Teaching experience
- The Dental Hygienist/Therapist will require appropriate communication skills beyond that required for routine dental care of the able bodied patient
- Leadership experience
Skills
Essential
- Up to date on all methods of prevention and a high level of dexterity skills
- IT Skills
- Understanding of IMER regulations
- CPR trained
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work on own initiative
Desirable
- Knowledge of the NHS fees and regulations
- Familiar with dental software packages
- Manual Handling
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
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Community Dental Sites, Bristol Dental Hospital
Lower Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS1 2LY
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
