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.
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.
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).
