Job summary
We are looking for a confident, competent colleague to work in Torbay & South Devon Community Dental Service and join our dedicated dental team. The main focus of the service is Special Care Dentistry with all the accompanying aspects. All our dentists are expected to provide some urgent care to local people who cannot otherwise access dental care. More details can be found in the Job Description.
We offer an environment geared to professional and personal development to support your success in the above role. Accredited supervised clinical practice in provision of treatment with Conscious Sedation both Inhalation and Intravenous is available in order to support independent practice in Conscious Sedation.
We welcome applications from enthusiastic and self-motivated team players with the presence and credibility to generate and maintain commitment and support from other members of the team.
Full GDC registration and a performer number to work in the Primary dental care setting are essential requirements for this role. The successful post holder will be keen to develop their skills in managing people with a wide range of special needs.
The ability to travel between clinic premises, and the use of a vehicle to do this, is essential.
For informal enquiries contact:
Dr Firoozeh Curran
Dental Clinical Director
Firoozeh.curran@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
Working alongside a dedicated and motivated team you will be responsible for the provision of dental care for patients of all ages who have additional needs. All dentists contracted to work in the CDS are responsible for complying with the requirements of the Terms & Conditions of Salaried Primary Dental Care Services (England) January 2008 and any later amendments. This includes, among other requirements, the requirement to evidence the set of competencies appropriate to the role of each individual dentist, as stated in schedule 7 of the full Terms & Conditions.
A primary dental qualification i.e BDS registered with the General Dental Council of the UK or equivalent is essential for this post along with an NHS performer number.
The candidate must be able to communicate effectively with tact and diplomacy on a daily basis and must be able to communicate effectively with:
Dental & Medical staff
Other professionals within clinics, hospital, special schools etc.
Support /Clerical staff
Management and other disciplines
Patients/Relatives/Carers
Dental Laboratories
Hospitals both in and out of the district
About us
The English Riviera is an ideal base for exploring the beautiful coast and countryside of South Devon and Cornwall with miles of sandy beaches, glorious gardens, and bustling towns to discover. In our main areas of Brixham, Paignton and Torquay, you'll find lots to see and do. And you're also within easy striking distance of many of Devon's other prime attractions such as Dartmoor National Park and Dartmouth and Exeter which is the vibrant capital of Devon just a 30-40-minute trip away from Torquay .
At full establishment Community Dental Service will have a clinical team comprised of whole time equivalents (wte):
1.0 Clinical Director,
4.7 Band B Dentists
1.4 Dental Therapists
Patients self-refer and are referred from other health care professionals to the service. The CDS also facilitates access to oral care services for vulnerable and disadvantaged people.
Oral care is delivered via two fixed bases in Torbay and Newton Abbot, the day surgery unit at Torbay Hospital, a self-drive Mobile Dental Unit (MDU), and domiciliary care for those who fit the remit of the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We would expect the post holder to:
- Undertake full range of treatment for adults and children whose additional needs have prevented them from accessing dental care through the General Dental Services.
- provide urgent dental care for patients who have been unable to access treatment with a GDP to resolve acute problems appropriately, this includes extractions and permanent restorations if applicable.
- provide clinical leadership and management support for the dental teams.
- Responsible for delivering oral care via inhalation sedation, intravenous sedation and comprehensive oral care via general anaesthesia
- To provide treatment on a domiciliary basis if required
- Has sufficient knowledge and experience of the legislative framework to provide advice or support on such matters to other members of the dental team
- Has sufficient knowledge and experience of the financial framework to provide advice or support on such matters to other members of the dental team
- demonstrate an additional skill in restorative or other dental treatment such as prosthetics/oral surgery etc
- Understands responsibility for health and safety issues and can advise others in the service on these issues
- Participates in and leads teams
- Other duties as may from time to time be delegated by the Clinical Director in order to ensure smooth running of the service
The successful candidate will also take additional responsibilities for specific organisational or clinical issues within the service in accordance with Terms & Conditions for Salaried Primary Dental Care Services (England) January 2008 and any later amendments.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We would expect the post holder to:
- Undertake full range of treatment for adults and children whose additional needs have prevented them from accessing dental care through the General Dental Services.
- provide urgent dental care for patients who have been unable to access treatment with a GDP to resolve acute problems appropriately, this includes extractions and permanent restorations if applicable.
- provide clinical leadership and management support for the dental teams.
- Responsible for delivering oral care via inhalation sedation, intravenous sedation and comprehensive oral care via general anaesthesia
- To provide treatment on a domiciliary basis if required
- Has sufficient knowledge and experience of the legislative framework to provide advice or support on such matters to other members of the dental team
- Has sufficient knowledge and experience of the financial framework to provide advice or support on such matters to other members of the dental team
- demonstrate an additional skill in restorative or other dental treatment such as prosthetics/oral surgery etc
- Understands responsibility for health and safety issues and can advise others in the service on these issues
- Participates in and leads teams
- Other duties as may from time to time be delegated by the Clinical Director in order to ensure smooth running of the service
The successful candidate will also take additional responsibilities for specific organisational or clinical issues within the service in accordance with Terms & Conditions for Salaried Primary Dental Care Services (England) January 2008 and any later amendments.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered as a dentist with GDC
- On a performers list
- Valid work permit
- Significant post qualification experience of treating patients with additional needs
Desirable
- Certificate/Diploma in conscious sedation or equivalent
- Further qualification in Special Care dentistry or any other appropriate clinical area
- experience of teaching/mentoring colleagues
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered as a dentist with GDC
- On a performers list
- Valid work permit
- Significant post qualification experience of treating patients with additional needs
Desirable
- Certificate/Diploma in conscious sedation or equivalent
- Further qualification in Special Care dentistry or any other appropriate clinical area
- experience of teaching/mentoring colleagues
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).
