Job summary
This is a new and exciting opportunity for a Dental Therapist to join the Department of Restorative Dentistry at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust. This post is for 0.4 WTE but applications for less than this would be considered.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for a group of NHS High Priority patients undergoing complex, highly specialised, multidisciplinary restorative dental treatment.
Use advanced knowledge and skills to assess clinical situations and select appropriate management techniques, adapting them as required to the specific needs complex high priority group patients.
Monitor the dental health of patients, assess developments in the patients' dental health, record all findings accordingly and report to Senior members of the clinical team.
Provide a range of specialised dental care within Hospital and other peripheral settings (if required).
Responsible for prolonged periods of time undertaking detailed work with high levels of precision and accuracy. Use highly developed physical skills to use a range of precision tools and equipment for Restorative dentistry intervention. Routine use of specialised equipment.
Provide assessment and treatment within the full scope of Dental Therapy, including tooth whitening, management of periodontal diseases and complex restorations.
Engage with service development through refining patient referral and management and discharge pathways.
Actively participate in quality improvement and audit
Where required, supervise students or other members of staff as the team develops.
About us
Why Work With Us
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is an Integrated Care Organisation providing acute health care services from Torbay Hospital, community health services and adult social care. The Trust runs Torbay Hospital as well as five community hospitals, stretching from Dawlish to Brixham.
Torbay Hospital is a medium-sized, progressive and innovative District General Hospital providing acute services to South Devon with a 10-bedded Critical Care Unit, six general theatres, three orthopaedic theatres and a day surgery unit. We provide services in most specialties within Torbay but have close working relationships with Royal Devon University Healthcare (Exeter and North Devon) and University Hospitals Plymouth
South Devon is an area of exceptional natural beauty, with outstanding opportunities for both dry-land and water-based activities, and has a very mild climate. Torbay is known as the English Riviera and boasts award-winning beaches and a stunning coastline. Schools in the area are excellent in both state and private sector, with a selective grammar school system
Job description
Job responsibilities
BSc in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy
Professional Indemnity
Professional portfolio of continuing education
Highly developed and advanced clinical skills
Provide support for and resolve staffing issues
Commitment to own professional and clinical development
For further information about this position, please see attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
BSc in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy
Professional Indemnity
Professional portfolio of continuing education
Highly developed and advanced clinical skills
Provide support for and resolve staffing issues
Commitment to own professional and clinical development
For further information about this position, please see attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy
- Experience of complex patient groups equivalent to master's level
- Valid GDC registration
Desirable
- Membership of the British Society of Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of range of oral health procedures acquired through training to degree level or higher plus experience of managing complex patients.
- oExperience of providing treatment for patients in NHS high priority groups.
- oBroad knowledge and experience of clinical dental hygiene and dental therapy practice.
- oProfessional portfolio of continuing education
Desirable
- oMinimum of one year's relevant clinical experience
- oExperience of working with patients with complex needs to master's level equivalent
Skills
Essential
- oHighly developed and advanced clinical skills
- oAbility to maintain an effective and efficient working team
- oExcellent communication and interpersonal skills at all levels
- oHighly developed specialist knowledge
- oAttention to detail
- oCommitment to maintaining high clinical and academic standards
- oCommitment to own professional and clinical development
- oPlan and deliver services
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy
- Experience of complex patient groups equivalent to master's level
- Valid GDC registration
Desirable
- Membership of the British Society of Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of range of oral health procedures acquired through training to degree level or higher plus experience of managing complex patients.
- oExperience of providing treatment for patients in NHS high priority groups.
- oBroad knowledge and experience of clinical dental hygiene and dental therapy practice.
- oProfessional portfolio of continuing education
Desirable
- oMinimum of one year's relevant clinical experience
- oExperience of working with patients with complex needs to master's level equivalent
Skills
Essential
- oHighly developed and advanced clinical skills
- oAbility to maintain an effective and efficient working team
- oExcellent communication and interpersonal skills at all levels
- oHighly developed specialist knowledge
- oAttention to detail
- oCommitment to maintaining high clinical and academic standards
- oCommitment to own professional and clinical development
- oPlan and deliver services
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).
