Job summary
Dental HealthCare Cambridgeshire aims to deliver high quality dental care in a patient centred environment and dental public health work within the community.
A rare opportunity has arisen in the Wisbech Dental Access Centre, and we are looking for motivated, empathetic, individuals who possess good interpersonal skills. You will be providing urgent/emergency treatment to a wide range of patients who are unable to access a General Dental Practitioner.
This role would suit experienced or newly qualified dental practitioners. Patients will be triaged in advance by experienced administrators, dental care professionals and booked directly into appointment slots.
You will be supported by an experienced team of people who work across all specialities within the service.
We offer this service within normal working hours.
Working days/hours of work would be: Mon-Thurs 08:00 - 16:15. Lunch 13:00 - 13:45
The Dental Access Centre is situated in the town of Wisbech, Cambridgeshire and is located within the North Cambridgeshire Community Hospital.
Parking is free at the hospital site.
Please note that should we receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert earlier than advertised
Main duties of the job
To provide emergency dental care to patients and visitors in line with clinical standards.
Undertakes thorough examination and assessment of the patient, offering treatment options and their respective risks and benefits.
Support telephone triage and remote prescribing when required, following the Antimicrobial Stewardship and prescribing guidance for dental services.
Domiciliary visits may be required for patients who have an emergency/urgent dental problem who are unable to leave their homes.
About us
Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff who for the seventh year running have rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.
If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide emergency dental care to patients and visitors in line with clinical standards.
Undertakes thorough examination and assessment of the patient, offering treatment options and their respective risks and benefits.
Support telephone triage and remote prescribing when required, following the Antimicrobial Stewardship and prescribing guidance for dental services.
Domiciliary visits may be required for patients who have an emergency/urgent dental problem who are unable to leave their homes.
You will plan and manage care for a range of patients. Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates programmes to prevent disease and promote health in target groups within the population.
Can identify commonly occurring medical emergencies and lead the dental team in the appropriate first line management of the emergency, using appropriate techniques, equipment and drugs. Keeps up to date with developments in this area.
Uses appropriate local anaesthetic and patient management approaches to control pain and anxiety during dental treatment.
Undertakes the diagnosis, selection of appropriate periodontal techniques and delivery of periodontal care in an effective way.
Undertakes the diagnosis, selection of appropriate restorative technique and delivery of restoration or replacement of teeth in an effective way.
Routine exodontias and/or simple surgical exodontias.
Undertakes appropriate assessment of patients to determine the need for specialist advice, onward referral.
Undertakes appropriate investigations during the patient examination to determine the need for specialist advice.
To show empathy when dealing with patients, carers and families.
To be aware of the responsibilities of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors and staff.
Be responsible for safe working practice on a day-to-day basis, ensuring that all clinical activity complies with clinical governance and legislation.
To complete clinical notes in accordance with the Trusts policy.
To report any incidents/near misses on the Trusts reporting system (Datix)
Undertakes any reasonable duties that the Clinical Lead/Service Lead requests.
Participates in team meetings, peer review and clinical audit.
To actively seek to improve patient experiences and outcomes.
To offer suggestions to Improve the quality and development of services.
To be able to travel within the district and hold a valid driving licence.
To ensure that continuing professional development training needs are met in consultation with the Clinical lead/Service Lead.
To be a good team member who listens to and supports colleagues at all levels.
I will understand my own prejudices and biases and will challenge any inappropriatebehaviour witnessed in the workplace (or raise it with someone else)
I will role model Trust values and behaviours.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide emergency dental care to patients and visitors in line with clinical standards.
Undertakes thorough examination and assessment of the patient, offering treatment options and their respective risks and benefits.
Support telephone triage and remote prescribing when required, following the Antimicrobial Stewardship and prescribing guidance for dental services.
Domiciliary visits may be required for patients who have an emergency/urgent dental problem who are unable to leave their homes.
You will plan and manage care for a range of patients. Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates programmes to prevent disease and promote health in target groups within the population.
Can identify commonly occurring medical emergencies and lead the dental team in the appropriate first line management of the emergency, using appropriate techniques, equipment and drugs. Keeps up to date with developments in this area.
Uses appropriate local anaesthetic and patient management approaches to control pain and anxiety during dental treatment.
Undertakes the diagnosis, selection of appropriate periodontal techniques and delivery of periodontal care in an effective way.
Undertakes the diagnosis, selection of appropriate restorative technique and delivery of restoration or replacement of teeth in an effective way.
Routine exodontias and/or simple surgical exodontias.
Undertakes appropriate assessment of patients to determine the need for specialist advice, onward referral.
Undertakes appropriate investigations during the patient examination to determine the need for specialist advice.
To show empathy when dealing with patients, carers and families.
To be aware of the responsibilities of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors and staff.
Be responsible for safe working practice on a day-to-day basis, ensuring that all clinical activity complies with clinical governance and legislation.
To complete clinical notes in accordance with the Trusts policy.
To report any incidents/near misses on the Trusts reporting system (Datix)
Undertakes any reasonable duties that the Clinical Lead/Service Lead requests.
Participates in team meetings, peer review and clinical audit.
To actively seek to improve patient experiences and outcomes.
To offer suggestions to Improve the quality and development of services.
To be able to travel within the district and hold a valid driving licence.
To ensure that continuing professional development training needs are met in consultation with the Clinical lead/Service Lead.
To be a good team member who listens to and supports colleagues at all levels.
I will understand my own prejudices and biases and will challenge any inappropriatebehaviour witnessed in the workplace (or raise it with someone else)
I will role model Trust values and behaviours.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Proven track record of achievement
- Skills conducive to practice dentistry
Desirable
- Experience in DAC type work
- Experience of working with vulnerable groups
Qualifications
Essential
- Post holder must hold a UK performer number
- Post holder must be registered with the General Dental Council
- Post holder must hold a Dental Degree
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
- Good record of CPD
- Up to date knowledge of: Health & Safety, Infection Control, Clinical Governance and DH guidance for Standards for Better Health and Delivering Better Oral Health.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Proven track record of achievement
- Skills conducive to practice dentistry
Desirable
- Experience in DAC type work
- Experience of working with vulnerable groups
Qualifications
Essential
- Post holder must hold a UK performer number
- Post holder must be registered with the General Dental Council
- Post holder must hold a Dental Degree
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
- Good record of CPD
- Up to date knowledge of: Health & Safety, Infection Control, Clinical Governance and DH guidance for Standards for Better Health and Delivering Better Oral Health.
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).
