Job summary
We are currently looking for a Band A Dentist to join our Homeless Dental Service to work for 1 day per week on a permanent basis.
This post is an exciting opportunity to be part of a large, well-established community and specialist dental service, working amongst a professional, friendly dental team based in Soho. The role is clinical in nature and will involve providing general dental care for patients experiencing homelessness in the local community.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work with the Community and Specialist Dental Service Team to deliver dental care and advice and support to clients of the Homeless Dental Service within the Community Dental Service based at Soho Health Centre.
About us
Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, providing our services to diverse communities/boroughs in 11 London Boroughs - Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster - and Hertfordshire.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Undertake thorough examination, diagnosis and assessment of patients.
- Carry out treatment planning and care management for a range of patients.
- Plan, develop, implement and evaluate appropriate interventions to prevent disease and promote health for individual patients both in clinics and other settings.
- 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.
- Use appropriate local anaesthetic and patient management approaches to control pain and anxiety during dental treatment.
- Use sedation where required, if trained and appropriate.
- Carry out routine exodontias and/or simple surgical exodontias.
- Undertake appropriate assessment of patients to determine the need for specialist advice.
- Undertake the diagnosis, selection of appropriate restorative techniques and delivery of restorations or replacement of teeth in an effective way.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Undertake thorough examination, diagnosis and assessment of patients.
- Carry out treatment planning and care management for a range of patients.
- Plan, develop, implement and evaluate appropriate interventions to prevent disease and promote health for individual patients both in clinics and other settings.
- 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.
- Use appropriate local anaesthetic and patient management approaches to control pain and anxiety during dental treatment.
- Use sedation where required, if trained and appropriate.
- Carry out routine exodontias and/or simple surgical exodontias.
- Undertake appropriate assessment of patients to determine the need for specialist advice.
- Undertake the diagnosis, selection of appropriate restorative techniques and delivery of restorations or replacement of teeth in an effective way.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Full registration with the GDC
- Bachelor in Dental Surgery or equivalent
- Proven maintenance of post-graduate continuing professional development
- Performer number
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Full registration with the GDC
- Bachelor in Dental Surgery or equivalent
- Proven maintenance of post-graduate continuing professional development
- Performer number
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).
