Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and motivated team player with excellent communication skills to provide clinical treatment in accordance with a Band A job description and Welsh Government (WG) policy.
Main duties of the job
This is a unique opportunity to provide a full range of high-quality NHS dental care to a range of patients in order to increase access to NHS dental care.
Working at our Bethesda Dental Clinic you will play a key role in working as a general dental practitioner. You will also work closely with dental nurses & therapists to ensure a skill mixed approach to dental care.
As part of our team, you'll be supported in developing your clinical skills and contributing to service improvement through clinical governance, audit and peer review.
About us
We are a branch of the North Wales Community Dental Service which is a large service employing over 200 staff and is committed to continuing education.
Most clinical staff are trained in Inhalation Sedation, a service offered by dentists and therapists at most of our sites. IV sedation services are also available and the Community Dental Service operates general anaesthetic services at the three District General Hospitals. We are also supported by a visiting Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry from Alder Hey Hospital.
Enhanced services include an Intermediate Tier Dentoalveolar Surgery Service and the provision of Special Care Dentistry support to the Head and Neck Cancer MDT. Direct Access and Inhalation Sedation training for Therapists is provided and we are committed to expanding our skill mix models. A number of preventative oral health promotion programmes operate.
Benefits
- Relocation allowance available
- Paid study leave - 21 days in any 3 year period (pro rata)
- Annual accruable training allowance of £809 per annum
- Lease car scheme operational
Paid annual leave + 8 days bank holiday (pro rata)
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a range of dental treatment under GDS arrangements according to Directorate policy
May undertake CDS duties as agreed and in accordance with Band A Dental Officer job description.
See attached document for the job description and personal specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a range of dental treatment under GDS arrangements according to Directorate policy
May undertake CDS duties as agreed and in accordance with Band A Dental Officer job description.
See attached document for the job description and personal specification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full Registration with GDC
- Bachelor in Dental Surgery or equivalent
- Proven maintenance of post-graduate continuing professional development
- Certification for Safeguarding (Child & Adult)
- ILS & pILS certification
- UK-accredited Vocational Training or equivalency
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualification, demonstrating appropriate clinical skill
- Membership of a professional organisation/learned society
- NHS Performer Number (Wales)
Experience
Essential
- Recent NHS experience in CDS/Salaried Service and/or GDS
- All aspects of general dentistry
- Provision of care to patients of all ages
Desirable
- Other dental disciplines
- Deployment of Dental Care Professionals
- EDS/Safety net provision
Personal Skills
Essential
- Team skills: ability to communicate with, lead, support and motivate team
- Self-motivated and can met deadlines
- Ability to prioritise and organise work
- Good interpersonal communication skills
- Able to use initiative
- Delegation skills-working with dental therapists/hygienists
- Computer literate
Desirable
- Ability to use practice management software packages
Personal Aptitude
Essential
- Willing to commit to achieved results and meet deadlines
- Set high standards and motivated to achieve them
- Respond positively to team ethos
- Aware of own limitations
- Able to work autonomously
- Flexible approach to changing priorities and work systems
Desirable
- Innovative e.g. suggesting new ideas to improve service delivery
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full Registration with GDC
- Bachelor in Dental Surgery or equivalent
- Proven maintenance of post-graduate continuing professional development
- Certification for Safeguarding (Child & Adult)
- ILS & pILS certification
- UK-accredited Vocational Training or equivalency
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualification, demonstrating appropriate clinical skill
- Membership of a professional organisation/learned society
- NHS Performer Number (Wales)
Experience
Essential
- Recent NHS experience in CDS/Salaried Service and/or GDS
- All aspects of general dentistry
- Provision of care to patients of all ages
Desirable
- Other dental disciplines
- Deployment of Dental Care Professionals
- EDS/Safety net provision
Personal Skills
Essential
- Team skills: ability to communicate with, lead, support and motivate team
- Self-motivated and can met deadlines
- Ability to prioritise and organise work
- Good interpersonal communication skills
- Able to use initiative
- Delegation skills-working with dental therapists/hygienists
- Computer literate
Desirable
- Ability to use practice management software packages
Personal Aptitude
Essential
- Willing to commit to achieved results and meet deadlines
- Set high standards and motivated to achieve them
- Respond positively to team ethos
- Aware of own limitations
- Able to work autonomously
- Flexible approach to changing priorities and work systems
Desirable
- Innovative e.g. suggesting new ideas to improve service delivery
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).
