Job summary
This
post will include the provision of dental treatment and preventative care for
patients who fall within the remit of the Community Dental Service. They may
also be required to supervise the clinical practice of dental therapists.
This post is suitable for candidates who are looking to gain experience
working in special care and paediatric dentistry in a community setting. The
candidate should have a passion for child and adult dental health and be keen
to make a difference to the vulnerable patients seen by our service. Being
able to communicate effectively with both patients and staff is essential as
you be looking after some of the most vulnerable people in society. We have a
number of experienced clinicians available to provide support for a new team
member.
For
further information or an informal discussion please contact:
Debra
Worthington, Head of Dental Operations on - 07920275960
Main duties of the job
Management of both
adults and children with needs beyond the scope of general practice.
Provide a wide range of primary
dental care for patients including children, people with disabilities, older
people and those referred by general dental practitioners.
Treatment on referral
of patients requiring General Anaesthetic and inhalation sedation. Dentists new to undertaking treatment with
general anaesthesia will be mentored by a senior clinician ultimately this
post holder will be expected to undertake single handed lists
Provision of a
domiciliary service to housebound adults.
Participate in the
Epidemiology programme where required.
Participate in audit and peer review as required.
Job description and person spec are
added in the relevant section.
About us
Our organisation is driven by our strategic
objectives and organisational values and we look for people who are strongly
aligned with them.
Here at Bridgewater our shared values flow through the organisation.
P- Person-centred not only in respect to our
patients but our leaders follow a person centred approach to staff members
allowing empowerment and well-being throughout our service.
E- Encouraging innovation allows all our staff to be
creative, you will be joining a team that can help you achieve your goals
whilst providing high standards of individualised care
O- Open - We are part of an NHS organisation who
wants to be open and honest with our patients and also our staff members.
P- Professionalism in nursing / Healthcare requires
a Healthcare Worker to adopt a holistic
and optimistic (yet still pragmatic) view on any situation, and always aim to
help others above all else
L- Location - Our bases are in the heart of the
community we serve allowing a greater understanding of the health inequalities
our residents face
E- Efficient and tight knit our teams work well
together we have a productive atmosphere which creates a positive working
environment
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide a wide
range of primary dental care for patients including children, people with
disabilities, older people and those referred by general dental
practitioners.
- Adhere to
department and professional standards/protocols without direct
supervision. Comment on department
policies and propose changes to departmental working practices or
procedures as necessary.
- Access
communication from the Trust and from the department via e-mail.
- Complete FP17
forms for patients and determine which band the course of treatment falls
into.
- Organise the
collection of patient charges and report any bad debtors to the Head of
Dental services.
- Provide dental
care in the domiciliary setting for patients who are housebound.
- Provide dental
care in secure mental health facilities.
- Provide dental
care in hospital under general anaesthesia for patients who cannot have
their treatment provided in the clinic.
- Support the Head
of Dental Services to maintain health and safety and security within the
department, reporting risks and taking appropriate action as required.
- Participate in
audit and peer review as required.
- Dental screening
of school children and other groups as required by the service
epidemiological surveys.
- The
post holder will be required to undertake any other duties and
responsibilities within the framework of the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide a wide
range of primary dental care for patients including children, people with
disabilities, older people and those referred by general dental
practitioners.
- Adhere to
department and professional standards/protocols without direct
supervision. Comment on department
policies and propose changes to departmental working practices or
procedures as necessary.
- Access
communication from the Trust and from the department via e-mail.
- Complete FP17
forms for patients and determine which band the course of treatment falls
into.
- Organise the
collection of patient charges and report any bad debtors to the Head of
Dental services.
- Provide dental
care in the domiciliary setting for patients who are housebound.
- Provide dental
care in secure mental health facilities.
- Provide dental
care in hospital under general anaesthesia for patients who cannot have
their treatment provided in the clinic.
- Support the Head
of Dental Services to maintain health and safety and security within the
department, reporting risks and taking appropriate action as required.
- Participate in
audit and peer review as required.
- Dental screening
of school children and other groups as required by the service
epidemiological surveys.
- The
post holder will be required to undertake any other duties and
responsibilities within the framework of the post.
Person Specification
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Ability to provide a wide range of dental care to a high standard.
- Good verbal communication skills
- Good written communication skills.
- Good organisational skills.
- Ability to manage own workload.
- Basic I.T. skills
- Knowledge of professional standards.
- Ability to work as a member of a large team.
- Ability to use electronic dental patient records system.
- Knowledge of FP17s, treatment banding and patient charges.
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery or equivalent, with full registration with General Dental Council.
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience to post VT level.
- Providing dental care for children.
- Providing dental care for people with disabilities.
Desirable
- Treatment under general anaesthesia
- Undertaking dental care in the domiciliary setting.
- Treatment with inhalation sedation
- Treatment in prisons and secure mental health facilities
Job Specific Requirements
Essential
- Inclusion on a Performers List
- The ability to travel independently across the Trust
- The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs
Person Specification
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Ability to provide a wide range of dental care to a high standard.
- Good verbal communication skills
- Good written communication skills.
- Good organisational skills.
- Ability to manage own workload.
- Basic I.T. skills
- Knowledge of professional standards.
- Ability to work as a member of a large team.
- Ability to use electronic dental patient records system.
- Knowledge of FP17s, treatment banding and patient charges.
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery or equivalent, with full registration with General Dental Council.
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience to post VT level.
- Providing dental care for children.
- Providing dental care for people with disabilities.
Desirable
- Treatment under general anaesthesia
- Undertaking dental care in the domiciliary setting.
- Treatment with inhalation sedation
- Treatment in prisons and secure mental health facilities
Job Specific Requirements
Essential
- Inclusion on a Performers List
- The ability to travel independently across the Trust
- The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs
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).
