Job summary
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Could this exciting opportunity within dentistry in Dorset be for
you?
This is a chance to join the
senior clinical leadership of NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board (ICB) and to bring
your expertise and experience to help continue our journey of collaboration
across health sectors.
If you have the passion,
drive and vision to be our expert dental leader we would love to hear from you.
You will contribute to, and shape, our plans to improve oral health and dental
access, reduce inequalities and collaborate with oral health and dental
colleagues across the system, working with the four primary care contractor
groups, whilst being part of a team that believes it can make a real difference
to the health and wellbeing of our population.
Main duties of the job
The primary purpose of
this role is to develop NHS Dorset's strategy for the future
commissioning of oral health and NHS dental services to ensure consistent, high-quality, patient-centred
services. The postholder will work with NHS Dorsets Medical Directorate, the regional
collaborative commissioning hub, clinical and professional leaders to develop and
deliver this strategy.
The postholder will provide solution-focussed dental leadership for
ICB strategic plans, working with dental practices, the wider ICB team, community
and acute providers to improve the quality and effectiveness of the services.
Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams on 20th and 27th November 2024
About us
We are joining up to tackle all the things that affect our health and wellbeing, make real change, and improve things for our communities.
Dorset ICS is made up of:
- NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board
- University Hospitals Dorset Foundation Trust
- Dorset County Hospital Foundation Trust
- Dorset HealthCare University Foundation Trust
- Dorset Council
- Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole Council
- 194 town and parish councils
- 18 primary care networks (made up of 73 GP practices)
- Southwestern Ambulance Service Foundation Trust
- Dorset Police
- Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service
- 7,300 voluntary organisations
What we do
The Health and Care Bill puts ICSs on a statutory footing empowering them to better join up health and care services, improve population health, and reduce health inequalities.
ICSs have four core purposes:
- Improve outcomes in population health and healthcare
- Tackle inequalities in outcomes, experience, and access
- Enhance productivity and value for money
- Help the NHS support broader social and economic development
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
From 1st April 2023 Dorset ICB assumed delegated responsibility for dental, general ophthalmic services and pharmaceutical services.
The primary purpose of this role is to develop NHS Dorsets strategy for the future commissioning of NHS dental services to ensure consistent, high-quality, patient-centred services for patients. The postholder will work with the NHS Dorset Strategic Commissioning Team, the regional Collaborative Commissioning Hub and clinical and professional leaders to develop this strategy.
The postholder will have experience of working in, or running, an NHS dental contract. They will need to be an experienced, practicing clinician of good standing on the National Performers List and with a clear record on the General Dental Council register.
The postholder will provide solution-focussed 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 services.
They will play a critical role in shaping and supporting the ICB by helping to ensure full engagement of dental Primary Care by inputting on the development and implementation of local system plans to progress the ICBs Dental Strategy Plan. They must demonstrate confidence and professionalism and show a sincere interest in leading the clinical and management team.
Post Specific, Tasks And Objectives
The postholder will -
- Provide dental expertise to, and oversight of, the dental strategy priority areas, high street access, community dental services, Oral Health promotion and workforce.
- Provide clinical advice from a general dental perspective on planning and monitoring dental services, clinical dentistry and dental workforce development including Dental Care Professionals (DCP).
- Provide dental advice to ensure accuracy of dental communications from ICB staff.
- Provide clinical support to the Dental Fellows.
- Provide support to a rolling cycle of quality and contract performance visits plus other visits as required, to maintain and improve the quality-of-service delivery.
- Provide support to the commissioners and colleagues in the Collaborative Commissioning Hub with contract review meetings, year end and midyear reviews of performance and participate in any review of appeals against contractual sanctions.
- Advise on dental and oral health matters, working with other clinical professional colleagues in the Dorset system including the Public Health Oral Health Lead.
- Review complaints, General Dental Council (GDC) referrals and provide clinical opinions in writing (NB only for Primary Care personnel).
- Collate information as requested by the Performance Advisory Group (PAG).
- Participate in case investigations including visiting practices and face to face interviews as prescribed by PAG.
- Undertake any other work deemed appropriate by the Chief Medical Officer.
Key Working Relationships
- Members of NHS Dorsets Strategic Commissioning and Place Directorate
- Colleagues from Public Health Dorset
- Dental clinical teams providing dental services across Dorset including secondary, community and Primary Care NHS providers
- Local Dental Committee
- Patient and Family representatives
- Primary Care Networks (PCNs)
- Regional Dental Public Health Team and Regional Dental Workforce Team
- Regional Chief Dental Officer and Medical Directorate
- Local Dental Network (LDN) and Managed Clinical Networks (MCNs)
- NHSE Workforce, Training and Education Directorate
- Health Care Public Health Directorate
- NHSE directorates for commissioning and transformation
Accountability And Governance
The post-holder will work to annual priorities with clear objectives defined by, and agreed with, the Deputy Director, Strategic Commissioning (NHS Dorset). Professional accountability will be to the Chief Medical Officer. The individual will be expected to make suggestions and will have autonomy to undertake their role.
We will be held to account by Dorsets Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee and by NHSE.
Our responsibility is ultimately to the people of Dorset, and they will be key in judging whether our plans are delivered successfully.
Please note we
reserve the right to extend the closing date or close this vacancy early if we
receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested,
please submit your application as early as possible
For further
information, please see full Job Description attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
From 1st April 2023 Dorset ICB assumed delegated responsibility for dental, general ophthalmic services and pharmaceutical services.
The primary purpose of this role is to develop NHS Dorsets strategy for the future commissioning of NHS dental services to ensure consistent, high-quality, patient-centred services for patients. The postholder will work with the NHS Dorset Strategic Commissioning Team, the regional Collaborative Commissioning Hub and clinical and professional leaders to develop this strategy.
The postholder will have experience of working in, or running, an NHS dental contract. They will need to be an experienced, practicing clinician of good standing on the National Performers List and with a clear record on the General Dental Council register.
The postholder will provide solution-focussed 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 services.
They will play a critical role in shaping and supporting the ICB by helping to ensure full engagement of dental Primary Care by inputting on the development and implementation of local system plans to progress the ICBs Dental Strategy Plan. They must demonstrate confidence and professionalism and show a sincere interest in leading the clinical and management team.
Post Specific, Tasks And Objectives
The postholder will -
- Provide dental expertise to, and oversight of, the dental strategy priority areas, high street access, community dental services, Oral Health promotion and workforce.
- Provide clinical advice from a general dental perspective on planning and monitoring dental services, clinical dentistry and dental workforce development including Dental Care Professionals (DCP).
- Provide dental advice to ensure accuracy of dental communications from ICB staff.
- Provide clinical support to the Dental Fellows.
- Provide support to a rolling cycle of quality and contract performance visits plus other visits as required, to maintain and improve the quality-of-service delivery.
- Provide support to the commissioners and colleagues in the Collaborative Commissioning Hub with contract review meetings, year end and midyear reviews of performance and participate in any review of appeals against contractual sanctions.
- Advise on dental and oral health matters, working with other clinical professional colleagues in the Dorset system including the Public Health Oral Health Lead.
- Review complaints, General Dental Council (GDC) referrals and provide clinical opinions in writing (NB only for Primary Care personnel).
- Collate information as requested by the Performance Advisory Group (PAG).
- Participate in case investigations including visiting practices and face to face interviews as prescribed by PAG.
- Undertake any other work deemed appropriate by the Chief Medical Officer.
Key Working Relationships
- Members of NHS Dorsets Strategic Commissioning and Place Directorate
- Colleagues from Public Health Dorset
- Dental clinical teams providing dental services across Dorset including secondary, community and Primary Care NHS providers
- Local Dental Committee
- Patient and Family representatives
- Primary Care Networks (PCNs)
- Regional Dental Public Health Team and Regional Dental Workforce Team
- Regional Chief Dental Officer and Medical Directorate
- Local Dental Network (LDN) and Managed Clinical Networks (MCNs)
- NHSE Workforce, Training and Education Directorate
- Health Care Public Health Directorate
- NHSE directorates for commissioning and transformation
Accountability And Governance
The post-holder will work to annual priorities with clear objectives defined by, and agreed with, the Deputy Director, Strategic Commissioning (NHS Dorset). Professional accountability will be to the Chief Medical Officer. The individual will be expected to make suggestions and will have autonomy to undertake their role.
We will be held to account by Dorsets Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee and by NHSE.
Our responsibility is ultimately to the people of Dorset, and they will be key in judging whether our plans are delivered successfully.
Please note we
reserve the right to extend the closing date or close this vacancy early if we
receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested,
please submit your application as early as possible
For further
information, please see full Job Description attached.
Person Specification
Values and behaviours
Essential
- 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 to represent the views of broader stakeholders.
- Demonstrably involves patients 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 and be adaptable.
- Able to work well against a background of change and uncertainty.
- Commitment to team-working and respect and consideration for the skills of others.
- Self-motivated, pro-active and innovative.
- High standards of professional probity.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to build trusted relationships with dental clinical teams in Dorset.
- Ability to communicate with a wide group of stakeholders.
- Ability to travel throughout Dorset as required
- Able to assimilate complex and lengthy information
- Strong intellectual, strategic and systematic thinking skills, with the ability to think creatively and laterally to achieve outcomes.
- The ability to plan and structure work and manage time effectively.
- Excellent oral, written and presentation skills with the ability to develop strong working relationships with clinicians and managers at all levels.
- Effective interpersonal, motivational, and influencing skills.
- Able to operate effectively across organisational boundaries.
- Computer literate, with evidence of knowledge and use of a variety of software packages e.g., MS Office.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered dental practitioner with current GDC registration.
- Currently on the NHS performers list as a registered GDP in Dorset.
- Currently working in dental practice.
Knowledge
Essential
- A good understanding of how to use data to improve quality & productivity.
- Understanding of the broader framework of the NHS alongside current policies in relation to health and social care.
- Understanding of the current social and political environment.
Experience
Essential
- 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.
- Experience of active involvement in local, regional or national strategy groups.
- Experience of leading a project, team and/or service.
Person Specification
Values and behaviours
Essential
- 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 to represent the views of broader stakeholders.
- Demonstrably involves patients 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 and be adaptable.
- Able to work well against a background of change and uncertainty.
- Commitment to team-working and respect and consideration for the skills of others.
- Self-motivated, pro-active and innovative.
- High standards of professional probity.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to build trusted relationships with dental clinical teams in Dorset.
- Ability to communicate with a wide group of stakeholders.
- Ability to travel throughout Dorset as required
- Able to assimilate complex and lengthy information
- Strong intellectual, strategic and systematic thinking skills, with the ability to think creatively and laterally to achieve outcomes.
- The ability to plan and structure work and manage time effectively.
- Excellent oral, written and presentation skills with the ability to develop strong working relationships with clinicians and managers at all levels.
- Effective interpersonal, motivational, and influencing skills.
- Able to operate effectively across organisational boundaries.
- Computer literate, with evidence of knowledge and use of a variety of software packages e.g., MS Office.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered dental practitioner with current GDC registration.
- Currently on the NHS performers list as a registered GDP in Dorset.
- Currently working in dental practice.
Knowledge
Essential
- A good understanding of how to use data to improve quality & productivity.
- Understanding of the broader framework of the NHS alongside current policies in relation to health and social care.
- Understanding of the current social and political environment.
Experience
Essential
- 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.
- Experience of active involvement in local, regional or national strategy groups.
- Experience of leading a project, team and/or service.
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).
