Job summary
You will take a clinical leadership role in developing Paediatric dentistry alongside our existing paediatric specialists within Kent Community Healthcare NHS Trust (KCHFT) Dental Services and in conjunction with the Clinical Director and our Paediatric Dental Consultant, and will be responsible for the provision of advanced clinical care to children with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, mental health problems, medically compromised, severe anxiety or phobia and other disability or conditions that directly or indirectly affects their oral health.
You'll provide advanced clinical care to children in line with the defined complexity levels 2 and 3a as detailed in the Commissioning Standards for Dental Specialities - Paediatric Dentistry. This will include sedation and general anaesthesia, domiciliary care, screening and epidemiology and oral health promotion.
You'll be responsible to the Clinical Director and will be expected to take the lead on delivery of the Tooth Fairy general anaesthetic sessions provided at Barts Heath by KCHT NEL Dental Services and will be involved in the development, line management, training and supervision of dentists and may act as clinical supervisor for Health Education England Dental Trainees (including supervision of sedations).
You will act as an ambassador for the Service, promoting the highest standards of excellence in working practices. This role will be mainly clinical, but may involve teaching, training and research.
Main duties of the job
Toprovide high quality preventive and treatment oral care services for children who are unable to accept routine dental care because of some physical, developmental, medical, emotional, sensory, mental or social impairment, or a combination of these factors according to the criteria and protocols relevant to the specialty of Paediatric dentistry. This will include treatment under local anaesthetic, sedation and general anaesthesia as required. Care can be provided in a variety of settings, including clinics, hospitals, domiciliary settings etc.
To support other clinicians within the service in providing Paediatric dentistry, including accepting referrals that meet referral acceptance criteria, assisting in treatment planning and provision of dental care.
To take a clinical leadership role alongside the Paediatric Consultant in developing specialist Paediatric dental services within KCHFT Dental Services, including providing strategic advice to the Clinical Director.
To lead the KCHFT Dental General Anaesthetic Dental Team and provide line management for dental colleagues as required
To participate in the Pan London Managed Clinical Network Stakeholders Meeting for Paediatric Dentistry and the North East London Paediatric Dental Network.
To be a key communication link for KCHFT NEL Dental Services with a range of stakeholders in relation to the provision of Paediatric Dental Services including Commissioning bodies, Public Health England and Local Dental Networks.
About us
One of the largest community NHS trusts in the UK, KCHFT are rated 'outstanding' by the CQC. We've got a passion for delivering high standards of care to patients and deliver excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values Compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent
We're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, which leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. So, all our colleagues have equal access to career opportunities.
Flexibility is another way we do this. In the NHS, we're reminded every day how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement without having to sacrifice time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
Looking for professional development? We can support that too! Our career pathways will help you achieve your aspirations
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.
All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Interviews are due to take place on the 16th February 2024.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity
Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.
All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Interviews are due to take place on the 16th February 2024.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity
Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC)
- On the GDC Specialist List for Paediatric Dentistry
- Relevant postgraduate qualification.
- Eligible for/or on a performer list
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- GA experience
- Paediatric Special care experience
- Experience of leadership and management
- Competencies in paediatric dentistry and inhalation sedation to a very high standard
- Evidence of recent clinical experience for at least 5 years in area of paediatric/special care dentistry.
Desirable
- Wide experience of CDS/HDS/GDS
- Experience in various methods of pain and anxiety management including iv sedation
- Specific experience in developing paediatric dentistry services
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Political influences
- Knowledge of legislation affecting Dentistry
- Dental regulations and commissioning care pathways for paediatric dentistry
- CQC requirements
- Staff management
Desirable
- Budget management skills
- Hospital experience
- Crucial conversation and crucial accountability skills.
- Evidence of member of professional organisations relevant to paediatric dentistry.
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Good communication and presentation skills
- Proven track record of managing staff and clinics
- Able to write SOPs/guidance in relation to paediatric dentistry
- Able to manage change effectively
- Effective participation in audit
- Able to delegate
- Able to support clinic requiring performance support
- Ability to make sound clinical judgement
Desirable
- Well -developed planning skills
- Clinical governance lead role
- Project management skills
- Able and willing to drive. Interviewer information
- Previous experience as trainer/tutor e.g. MFDS or CDT .
- Ability to travel around North East London Desirable criteria
- Experience in teaching an d/or examining in paediatric dentistry or general dentistry at undergraduate or postgraduate level
- Evidence of multidisciplinary in primary and secondary care plus other external agencies i.e. education and social care.
- Experience of research
- Evidence of involvement with commissioning bodies and attendance at MCN
- Able and willing to drive
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC)
- On the GDC Specialist List for Paediatric Dentistry
- Relevant postgraduate qualification.
- Eligible for/or on a performer list
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- GA experience
- Paediatric Special care experience
- Experience of leadership and management
- Competencies in paediatric dentistry and inhalation sedation to a very high standard
- Evidence of recent clinical experience for at least 5 years in area of paediatric/special care dentistry.
Desirable
- Wide experience of CDS/HDS/GDS
- Experience in various methods of pain and anxiety management including iv sedation
- Specific experience in developing paediatric dentistry services
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Political influences
- Knowledge of legislation affecting Dentistry
- Dental regulations and commissioning care pathways for paediatric dentistry
- CQC requirements
- Staff management
Desirable
- Budget management skills
- Hospital experience
- Crucial conversation and crucial accountability skills.
- Evidence of member of professional organisations relevant to paediatric dentistry.
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Good communication and presentation skills
- Proven track record of managing staff and clinics
- Able to write SOPs/guidance in relation to paediatric dentistry
- Able to manage change effectively
- Effective participation in audit
- Able to delegate
- Able to support clinic requiring performance support
- Ability to make sound clinical judgement
Desirable
- Well -developed planning skills
- Clinical governance lead role
- Project management skills
- Able and willing to drive. Interviewer information
- Previous experience as trainer/tutor e.g. MFDS or CDT .
- Ability to travel around North East London Desirable criteria
- Experience in teaching an d/or examining in paediatric dentistry or general dentistry at undergraduate or postgraduate level
- Evidence of multidisciplinary in primary and secondary care plus other external agencies i.e. education and social care.
- Experience of research
- Evidence of involvement with commissioning bodies and attendance at MCN
- Able and willing to drive
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).
