Job summary
Dental Clinical Advisor, 2 sessions per week, £117,182,27 per annum pro rata, 6 months secondment, FTC or Bank contract
The Dental Clinical Advisor, is a key new role with NHS Devon to lead, shape and inform our strategy for the future commissioning of NHS dental services, that deliver a consistent offer to patients of high quality, patient centred services building on best practice to deliver continuous improvements to accessing dental care for people living in Devon.
The purpose of the role is to provide a solution focussed approach to dental leadership for ICB strategic plans, working with dental practices and the wider ICB team and community and acute providers to improve the quality and effectiveness of the services. Ensuring full engagement of dental primary care by inputting on the development and implementation of local system plans to progress the ICB's dental strategy plan
Main duties of the job
In this role, the post holder will provide;
- Dental expertise to and oversight of the dental strategy priority areas; Workforce, Access and Oral Health promotion;
- Dental advice to ensure accuracy of dental communications from ICB staff (for example when responding to respond to media enquiries or addressing complaints)
- Clinical support to the Dental Fellows.
- Providing Dental expertise to and oversight to the ICB in developing and implementing strategic plans including leading and supporting access improvement plans.
- Lead the design and implementation of Primary Care Dental Access from a dental clinical perspective including an appropriate staffing model.
- Input on dental care professional's pathway.
- Providing strategic leadership for workforce development, through assessment of clinical skill-mix and development of ICB workforce strategy.
- Responsible for holding staff to the highest integrity by adhering to all government regulations and obligations under the General Dental Council
If you are a registered dental practitioner with current GDC registration and believe you have the right skills to undertake this critical role we would like to hear from you. For an informal conversation about the role, contact Paul Green, Deputy Director of Primary Care, via paulg.green@nhs.net
About us
NHS Devon Integrated Care System
As an Integrated Care System (ICS), we recognise now more than ever that we can only provide the care that people really need by working together. Together for Devon therefore represents a partnership where health and care services work together with local communities to improve peoples health, wellbeing and care. It aims to transform health and care services so they are clinically, socially and financially sustainable.
Our vision is simple: equal chances for everyone in Devon to lead long, happy and healthy lives. To achieve this, we have set out six ambitions for the next five years that will help us transform services including: Effective and efficient care, embedding the Integrated Care Model, the Devon deal (a citizen-led approach to health and care), Children and young people, Digital Devon and ensuring Equality.
About NHS Devon
As part of the Devon ICS, NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is responsible for the majority of county's NHS budget, and develops a plan to improve peoples health, deliver high-quality care and better value for money. The organisation is led by a diverse board, with an aim to improve peoples lives in Devon wherever they live, to reduce health inequalities and make sure we can deliver these services for the long term.
For more information, visit our ICS websitewww.icsdevon.co.uk and our NHS Devon websitewww.devon.icb.nhs.uk.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Where the post is a temporary position there may be a possibility of the post becoming permanent.
- All posts can be considered as development opportunities if applicants do not meet the essential criteria at the time of appointment but would be able to meet this in a reasonable time frame.
- Vacancies may close early if a high volume of applications are received.
Please see the attached Job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Where the post is a temporary position there may be a possibility of the post becoming permanent.
- All posts can be considered as development opportunities if applicants do not meet the essential criteria at the time of appointment but would be able to meet this in a reasonable time frame.
- Vacancies may close early if a high volume of applications are received.
Please see the attached Job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities
Person Specification
Experience, Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered dental practitioner with current GDC registration.
- Currently on the NHS performers list as a registered GDP in Devon.
- Experienced clinician with credibility and the ability to command the respect of clinical dental teams and non-clinical professionals
- Experience of developing, applying and reviewing an evidence-based approach to decision making.
- Breadth of clinical experience relevant to our commissioning responsibilities.
- Experience of active involvement in local, regional or national strategy groups.
- Experience of leading a project, team and/or service.
- Post qualification experience
- Experience of service re-design
- Knowledge of the importance of audit.
- Track record of implementing changes to commissioned services.
- An understanding of the implementation of evidence-based practice.
- Local knowledge of the pathways of care for the individuals covered by this portfolio.
Desirable
- Management/leadership qualification
- Experience of partnership working between organisations
- To have a good understanding of integrated models of care across primary, secondary, tertiary and community care and appreciation of NHS contracting processes
- Practical experience in facilitating change
- Knowledge of service improvement tools and techniques.
- Good understanding of health system dynamics.
Training
Essential
- Evidence of continued professional development.
Analytical Skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse very complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources.
- Demonstrated capability to act upon incomplete information, using experience to make inferences and decision making.
- Numerate and able to understand complex financial issues combined with deep analytical skills.
- Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures.
- Knowledge of Financial Systems e.g. monitoring budget management, processing invoices and procurement.
- To be able to think independently and to take responsibility for delivery of outcomes.
- Strategic planning skills in the context of the challenges faced by NHS Devon.
Planning Skills
Essential
- Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures
- The ability to plan and structure work and manage time effectively
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to develop strong working relationships with clinicians and managers at all levels.
- Effective interpersonal, motivational and influencing skills
Desirable
- Able to navigate and negotiate the NHS and wider health, social care and political landscape
Autonomy / Freedom to Act
Essential
- Demonstrated capabilities to manage own workload and make informed decisions in the absence of required information, working to tight and often changing timescales.
Equality & Diversity
Essential
- The promotion of equality of opportunity and good working relations (providing practical leadership).
Other
Essential
- Experience of managing a team without direct line management.
- Good presentational skills (oral and written).
- Able to operate effectively across organisational boundaries.
- Computer literate (evidence of knowledge and use of a variety of software packages eg MS Office).
- Demonstrable commitment to and focus on quality, promotes high standards to consistently improve patient outcomes.
- Works across boundaries, looks for collective success, listens, involves, respects and learns from the contribution of others.
- Ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary team.
- Enquiring, critical approach to work.
- Commitment to continuing education.
- Ability to put personal or provider specific views aside in order to represent the views of broader stakeholders.
- Demonstrably involves patient and the public in their work.
- Values diversity and difference, operates with integrity and openness.
- Uses evidence to make improvements, seeks out innovation.
- Actively develops themselves and others.
- Demonstrable commitment to partnership working with a range of external organisations.
- Able to prioritise work
- Able to work well against a background of change and uncertainty.
- Adaptable to situations, can work productively with people of all capabilities and attitudes.
- Commitment to team-working and respect and consideration for the skills of others.
- Self-motivated, pro-active and innovative.
- High standards of professional probity
- Proven and recognised interest in clinical service development
Person Specification
Experience, Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered dental practitioner with current GDC registration.
- Currently on the NHS performers list as a registered GDP in Devon.
- Experienced clinician with credibility and the ability to command the respect of clinical dental teams and non-clinical professionals
- Experience of developing, applying and reviewing an evidence-based approach to decision making.
- Breadth of clinical experience relevant to our commissioning responsibilities.
- Experience of active involvement in local, regional or national strategy groups.
- Experience of leading a project, team and/or service.
- Post qualification experience
- Experience of service re-design
- Knowledge of the importance of audit.
- Track record of implementing changes to commissioned services.
- An understanding of the implementation of evidence-based practice.
- Local knowledge of the pathways of care for the individuals covered by this portfolio.
Desirable
- Management/leadership qualification
- Experience of partnership working between organisations
- To have a good understanding of integrated models of care across primary, secondary, tertiary and community care and appreciation of NHS contracting processes
- Practical experience in facilitating change
- Knowledge of service improvement tools and techniques.
- Good understanding of health system dynamics.
Training
Essential
- Evidence of continued professional development.
Analytical Skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse very complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources.
- Demonstrated capability to act upon incomplete information, using experience to make inferences and decision making.
- Numerate and able to understand complex financial issues combined with deep analytical skills.
- Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures.
- Knowledge of Financial Systems e.g. monitoring budget management, processing invoices and procurement.
- To be able to think independently and to take responsibility for delivery of outcomes.
- Strategic planning skills in the context of the challenges faced by NHS Devon.
Planning Skills
Essential
- Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures
- The ability to plan and structure work and manage time effectively
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to develop strong working relationships with clinicians and managers at all levels.
- Effective interpersonal, motivational and influencing skills
Desirable
- Able to navigate and negotiate the NHS and wider health, social care and political landscape
Autonomy / Freedom to Act
Essential
- Demonstrated capabilities to manage own workload and make informed decisions in the absence of required information, working to tight and often changing timescales.
Equality & Diversity
Essential
- The promotion of equality of opportunity and good working relations (providing practical leadership).
Other
Essential
- Experience of managing a team without direct line management.
- Good presentational skills (oral and written).
- Able to operate effectively across organisational boundaries.
- Computer literate (evidence of knowledge and use of a variety of software packages eg MS Office).
- Demonstrable commitment to and focus on quality, promotes high standards to consistently improve patient outcomes.
- Works across boundaries, looks for collective success, listens, involves, respects and learns from the contribution of others.
- Ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary team.
- Enquiring, critical approach to work.
- Commitment to continuing education.
- Ability to put personal or provider specific views aside in order to represent the views of broader stakeholders.
- Demonstrably involves patient and the public in their work.
- Values diversity and difference, operates with integrity and openness.
- Uses evidence to make improvements, seeks out innovation.
- Actively develops themselves and others.
- Demonstrable commitment to partnership working with a range of external organisations.
- Able to prioritise work
- Able to work well against a background of change and uncertainty.
- Adaptable to situations, can work productively with people of all capabilities and attitudes.
- Commitment to team-working and respect and consideration for the skills of others.
- Self-motivated, pro-active and innovative.
- High standards of professional probity
- Proven and recognised interest in clinical service development
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
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
