Clinical Advisor - Dental

NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board

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Job summary

Clinical Adviser - Dental

An exciting opportunity for a 0.2 wte (7.5 hours per week) dental adviser has arisen within the Office of the West Midlands (OWM) Primary Care Commissioning Team.

The OWM has been established to support the 6 Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) across the West Midlands to support the ICBs to deliver delegated responsibilities, including those for General Medical, Pharmacy, Optometry and Dental services.

The Office for the West Midlands (OWM), is hosted by Birmingham and Solihull ICB, as the employing body, but the team supports the following ICBs:

Black Country
Birmingham and Solihull
Coventry and Warwickshire
Herefordshire and Worcestershire
Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin
Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent

Utilising 'Neighbourhood, Place and System' the postholder will champion collaborative commissioning, focus upon developing and commissioning integrated services, that support patients to manage their own care, prevent ill-health and access services in the most appropriate setting.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be able to Provide clinical advice to support the effective delivery of the commissioning and contract management of dental services.

In summary this will include providing clinical advice:

regarding matters in relation to contract management, including quality of services, risk management and patient safety.
to the commissioning team to support the delivery of relevant statutory and regulatory duties
to support strategic workstreams, such as the implementation of the dental strategy
to the commissioning process, interpretation of complex data, including assurance framework outcomes and clinical data set, investigation / challenge of inappropriate practice
to liaise with the CQC as required regarding patient safety concerns and risk assessment of adverse CQC reports
to support with the provision of dental advice in relation to clinical incidents as part of the contract management processes.
to support procurement processes.

About us

Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care System brings together local NHS, councils and voluntary, community and faith sectors to better serve our communities. With a population of circa 1.55 million, our vision is for BSOL to be the healthiest place to live and work, driving equity in life chances and health outcomes for everyone. For an chance to be part of the fantastic opportunity we have as an Integrated Care System, apply for this role today.

As a member of our system you will actively demonstrate system values in all that you do. You will be driven to address health inequalities and create an environment that is inclusive for all people.

In return NHS Birmingham and Solihull can offer you the opportunity to thrive and develop in a team that is supportive, ambitious and inclusive. You will have plenty of opportunities to build your skills and experience, with a chance to work with colleagues across our five Provider Trusts, two Local Authorities, voluntary organisations, Integrated Care Board (ICB) and NHS England to truly effect change and add value.

We know that diversity fosters creativity and innovation and are committed to challenging discrimination, promoting equality of opportunity for all, being a fair and inclusive employer, and creating a place of work in which all of us feel we belong.

Date posted

28 March 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£105,911 a year annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

529-6166818

Job locations

Across the West Midlands

Wesleyan Building, Colmore Circus, Queensway

Birmingham

B4 6AR

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will be able to Provide clinical advice to support the effective delivery of the commissioning and contract management of dental services.

In summary this will include providing clinical advice:

regarding matters in relation to contract management, including quality of services, risk management and patient safety.
to the commissioning team to support the delivery of relevant statutory and regulatory duties
to support strategic workstreams, such as the implementation of the dental strategy
to the commissioning process, interpretation of complex data, including assurance framework outcomes and clinical data set, investigation / challenge of inappropriate practice
to liaise with the CQC as required regarding patient safety concerns and risk assessment of adverse CQC reports
to support with the provision of dental advice in relation to clinical incidents as part of the contract management processes.
to support procurement processes.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will be able to Provide clinical advice to support the effective delivery of the commissioning and contract management of dental services.

In summary this will include providing clinical advice:

regarding matters in relation to contract management, including quality of services, risk management and patient safety.
to the commissioning team to support the delivery of relevant statutory and regulatory duties
to support strategic workstreams, such as the implementation of the dental strategy
to the commissioning process, interpretation of complex data, including assurance framework outcomes and clinical data set, investigation / challenge of inappropriate practice
to liaise with the CQC as required regarding patient safety concerns and risk assessment of adverse CQC reports
to support with the provision of dental advice in relation to clinical incidents as part of the contract management processes.
to support procurement processes.

Person Specification

Education / Training / Qualifications

Essential

Inclusion in the GDC Register as a dentist Higher degree in dentistry
Member of a relevant professional body
On the Dental Performers List and in good standing

Experience

Essential

In depth additional expert knowledge acquired over a significant period of time in Dentistry

Skills / Abilities

Essential

Experience of providing advice on the performance of GDPs

Interpersonal skills

Essential

Ability to deal with challenging situations in a formal setting
Ability to prepare and produce concise yet insightful communications for dissemination to senior stakeholders and a broad range of stakeholders as required
Demonstrated capability to act upon incomplete information, using experience to make inferences and decision making
Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues
Works well with others, is positive and helpful, listens, involves, respects and learns from the contribution of others

Person Specification

Education / Training / Qualifications

Essential

Inclusion in the GDC Register as a dentist Higher degree in dentistry
Member of a relevant professional body
On the Dental Performers List and in good standing

Experience

Essential

In depth additional expert knowledge acquired over a significant period of time in Dentistry

Skills / Abilities

Essential

Experience of providing advice on the performance of GDPs

Interpersonal skills

Essential

Ability to deal with challenging situations in a formal setting
Ability to prepare and produce concise yet insightful communications for dissemination to senior stakeholders and a broad range of stakeholders as required
Demonstrated capability to act upon incomplete information, using experience to make inferences and decision making
Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues
Works well with others, is positive and helpful, listens, involves, respects and learns from the contribution of others

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.