Job summary
This trust is looking to employ a motivated dentist who will be
able to provide an excellent level of care for patients who fall within the
remit of the Community Dental Service. Depending on experience and professional
developmental goals, this may include care under conscious sedation, general
anaesthetic and care in the domiciliary setting. Post holders will also be
required to work alongside and supervise the clinical practice of dental
therapists and hygienist. This post is suitable for candidates who are looking
to gain experience working in special care or paediatric dentistry in a
community setting. The trust offers an accredited training programme for staff to become qualified to deliver both
inhalation sedation and intravenous sedation for our patients - successful candidates can be considered
for this programme. 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. NHS Ts&Cs and policies around pay, annual leave, study leave and sick leave apply to this role.
There are two part time posts available based across the
Oldham, Bury and Rochdale Dental Directorate.For more information please
contact:Hannah Cooke on 07795017462
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, intravenous sedation 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
At Bridgewater, our PEOPLE values shape how we deliver our
NHS services in your local community.
They help us deliver our mission to improve local health and
promote wellbeing in the communities we serve.
After all, values are about people and they were
created in partnership with our staff to reflect what they felt was important
to them
Here at Bridgewater our shared values flow through the organisation.
P- Person-centred-We are passionate about individual needs and
promote independence in the healthcare we provide..
E- Empowered- We empower our people and encourage new ideas to deliver and create improvements in community care.
O- Open and Honest -We behave in a way that develops relationships
based on trust, openness, honesty and respect.
P- Professional-We support our people, so everyone has the right
skills and training to deliver outstanding patient care.
L- Locally Lead -We are always learning about our communities and
show great pride in being a local provider of health and care.
E- Efficient -We use our resources wisely to provide
sustainable and value for money healthcare for our patients.
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.
- 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.
- 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
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 conscious 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
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery or equivalent, with full registration with General Dental Council.
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification
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.
Person Specification
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 conscious 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
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery or equivalent, with full registration with General Dental Council.
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification
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.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Integrated Care Centre, Dental Dept 3rd floor
New Radcliffe Street
Oldham
OL1 1NL
Employer's website
http://bridgewater.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
