Job summary
Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (CLCH) is looking to a recruit a Senior Dental Officer (Band B post) in Paediatric Dentistry 3 days per week 22.5 hours.
The post holder will work with the Community and Specialist Dental Service Team delivering dental care and advice to children attending the Community Dental Service. To provide examination, diagnosis, treatment planning and care management for a range of patients to the expected competency level of a Band B dentist.
To support the senior management team and undertake managerial roles as appropriate.
There is opportunity to work collaboratively with local acute trusts.
Applicants should have full registration with the GDC, a relevant postgraduate qualification and experience in providing care to paediatric patients.
Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to:m.indrakumar@nhs.net Clinical Director
Main duties of the job
This post is predominantly clinical in nature. The duties will be to provide high quality oral health care to children, phobic children, children with behavioural problems and children who cannot be treated by a General Dental Practitioner and who require specialised care.
The Senior Dental Officer will, together with the Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry, take a lead in ensuring that paediatric dental care across the service is delivered to a high standard, as set out by the Salaried Primary Dental Care Services (England) Terms and Conditions of Service.
The job plan will reflect a senior clinical role combined with service management
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.
Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Single occupancy accommodation in Central London - (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)
- Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
As an NHS trust,we are committed to equal opportunities and ensuring equality and diversity in the workplace.
We have a number of staff networks: Disability and Wellbeing Network (DAWN), Race Equality Network and the Rainbow Network which supports LGBT+ staff. Each network has a champion who is an executive director at the Trust and they hold regular meetingsto discuss issues andmake plans to improve CLCH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertake thorough examination, diagnosis and assessment of children including those with complex medical developmental and social needs.
Carry out tier 2 level care for a range of children.To plan, develop, implement, and evaluate appropriate interventions to prevent disease and promote health for individual patients.
To use appropriate local anaesthetic and patient management approaches to control pain and anxiety during dental treatment. To use inhalation sedation where required.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertake thorough examination, diagnosis and assessment of children including those with complex medical developmental and social needs.
Carry out tier 2 level care for a range of children.To plan, develop, implement, and evaluate appropriate interventions to prevent disease and promote health for individual patients.
To use appropriate local anaesthetic and patient management approaches to control pain and anxiety during dental treatment. To use inhalation sedation where required.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Full registration with the GDC
- Bachelor in Dental Surgery or equivalent
- Post graduate qualification relevant to Paediatric Dentistry
- Performer number
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in sedation
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience in the CDS and a proven commitment to a career in the CDS
- Demonstrable clinical expertise in treating children with complex dental, social, special and medical needs
- Experience of pulp treatments in primary and permanent teeth, including immature teeth.
- Experience of providing dental care under inhalation sedation
- Experienced in managing trauma affecting primary and permanent teeth.
- Demonstrable experience of clinical audit and activities aimed at improving quality of care.
Desirable
- Previous participation in National Epidemiological surveys
- Experience in the provision of support and training for the dental workforce
- Experience of providing dental are under General Anaesthesia
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of out of hospital care and the role of the Community Nurse
- Ability to listen effectively and ability to give constructive feedback to clients and colleagues.
- Time management skills.
- Knowledge of how Equal Opportunities can be implemented in practice
- Knowledge of reasonable response to service user needs and prioritising and dealing with those needs with a required urgency.
- Awareness of the management and use of data in the NHS setting Knowledge of risks involved in working in the community.
- Knowledge of evidence based practice.
- Knowledge of management of long term condition e.g. Diabetes and an understanding of the concept of self- management.
- Knowledge of infection control
- Knowledge of general wound care
- Promotion of continence
- Literacy and numeracy skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of recent government legislation and changes in community care delivery
- Understanding of resource management
- Knowledge of the audit process
Other
Essential
- Ability to work in a team and be a proactive member and able to engage in change process in the team.
- Ability to organise and participate in weekly work allocation and be able to prioritise and delegate effectively.
- Ability to assess a situation and act promptly.
- Ability to implement learning in practice and inform others.
- Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing such as computerised documentation and data entry
- Ability to facilitate and support students and HCAs
- Car Driver
Desirable
- Ability to critically analyse and evaluate research relevant to practice.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Full registration with the GDC
- Bachelor in Dental Surgery or equivalent
- Post graduate qualification relevant to Paediatric Dentistry
- Performer number
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in sedation
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience in the CDS and a proven commitment to a career in the CDS
- Demonstrable clinical expertise in treating children with complex dental, social, special and medical needs
- Experience of pulp treatments in primary and permanent teeth, including immature teeth.
- Experience of providing dental care under inhalation sedation
- Experienced in managing trauma affecting primary and permanent teeth.
- Demonstrable experience of clinical audit and activities aimed at improving quality of care.
Desirable
- Previous participation in National Epidemiological surveys
- Experience in the provision of support and training for the dental workforce
- Experience of providing dental are under General Anaesthesia
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of out of hospital care and the role of the Community Nurse
- Ability to listen effectively and ability to give constructive feedback to clients and colleagues.
- Time management skills.
- Knowledge of how Equal Opportunities can be implemented in practice
- Knowledge of reasonable response to service user needs and prioritising and dealing with those needs with a required urgency.
- Awareness of the management and use of data in the NHS setting Knowledge of risks involved in working in the community.
- Knowledge of evidence based practice.
- Knowledge of management of long term condition e.g. Diabetes and an understanding of the concept of self- management.
- Knowledge of infection control
- Knowledge of general wound care
- Promotion of continence
- Literacy and numeracy skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of recent government legislation and changes in community care delivery
- Understanding of resource management
- Knowledge of the audit process
Other
Essential
- Ability to work in a team and be a proactive member and able to engage in change process in the team.
- Ability to organise and participate in weekly work allocation and be able to prioritise and delegate effectively.
- Ability to assess a situation and act promptly.
- Ability to implement learning in practice and inform others.
- Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing such as computerised documentation and data entry
- Ability to facilitate and support students and HCAs
- Car Driver
Desirable
- Ability to critically analyse and evaluate research relevant to practice.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
