Job summary
The Special Care Dental Service provides Special Care Dentistry and Paediatric Dentistry with Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Foundation Trust, across both Somerset and Dorset.
We are looking for two Consultants (Clinical Services Leads) -- one for Somerset and one for Dorset - in Special Care Dentistry or Paediatric Dentistry, to help lead and develop our Somerset and Dorset teams and shape our community dentistry service. 10 PAs (40 hours) are available for this role.
You may currently be working in a role of Consultant, with a strong operational and strategic vision or a Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry or Special Care Dentistry, looking for your next step towards a Consultant position.
Based either in Somerset or Dorset we would be looking for someone to support our service for a minimum of 4 days a week, ideally full time, but with some flexibility to be negotiated. Tell us what would work for you. Key to this role is to demonstrate leadership experience and/or potential to drive forward the service into the future.
We would ask that you are fully registered with the GDC and on the GDC Specialist Register in Special Care Dentistry or Paediatric Dentistry, be accredited or within six months of such accreditation at interview stage and have completed a SAC approved training programme or have demonstrated equivalent experience and training to allow entry to the specialist list by mediated entry. You must also currently listed on the NHS Dental Performers List, England.
Main duties of the job
Your role would be to help deliver on the clinical and operational management of dental services, providing a high quality service in line with the Trust's values, suitable and robust governance frameworks and the achievement of performance targets
As a senior colleague you will be working closely with the clinical teams, offering guidance, advice and support not only for local colleagues in the county where you are working, but also for the wider service. Collaborating with our Clinical Director, existing Specialists, senior dentists and service/operational management, you will help shape the future of our dental service across both counties.
Our Community dental services have historically provided a wide range of services and population access. We have been instrumental in developing clinical dental pathways for the South West, and have key input into many stakeholder groups, enjoying recognition and support from the Trust leadership, and close ties with external colleagues such as the South West Regional Chief Dentist.
The job is yours to build, share your vision and tell us how you think you can make a difference.
About us
We would love to hear from you to see how your experience could fit with our service needs and how we can help further or fill your career aspirations
As a new team member and individual colleague, you will be very well supported in every aspect of your role.
We have empowered teams, experienced line management and exceptional clinical supervision with exciting opportunities for continued professional development.
Living in Somerset or Dorset is a wonderful, high quality of life experience for everyone:
Established public transport networks to cities such as Exeter, Bristol, Bath, London
Easy access to the M5 motorway
Coast, countryside, moors and hills aplenty
Great sports facilities and seasonal cultural events
Community Dental Services have many benefits to offer:
Clear job planning and framework for management and clinical supervision
Appointment times range from 30-90 minutes
Invested in consistent and highly skilled dental nurse team support
Mature business structure to support and take on claim and administration duties
Crown indemnity and PAYE
No lab bills
Supported CPD days with opportunities for individual and team working
Established links with Training Programme Directors
NHS Pension, generous leave and terms and conditions
We can offer a bespoke recruitment / benefits package to suit on joining including a Welcome to Somerset Foundation Trust payment and relocation assistance (subject to criteria).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to our job description and person specification for full details of this position.
Look through our brochure and appreciate the joys and benefits of living and working in Somerset and Dorset. Watch our video and find out a little more about us as colleagues, and about our patients too.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4q62-Vf0osQ
And then call us. Visits most welcome. Conversation and discussion is the most important start for this role and we welcome informal approaches prior to submission of an application -- whether this is a chat with some of the operational and clinical team members or a visit to one of our clinics in Somerset or Dorset.
You can view full details of our vacancies on our Dental Services website:
Current Vacancies - Dental Services (somersetft.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to our job description and person specification for full details of this position.
Look through our brochure and appreciate the joys and benefits of living and working in Somerset and Dorset. Watch our video and find out a little more about us as colleagues, and about our patients too.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4q62-Vf0osQ
And then call us. Visits most welcome. Conversation and discussion is the most important start for this role and we welcome informal approaches prior to submission of an application -- whether this is a chat with some of the operational and clinical team members or a visit to one of our clinics in Somerset or Dorset.
You can view full details of our vacancies on our Dental Services website:
Current Vacancies - Dental Services (somersetft.nhs.uk)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC)
- NHS performer number for England
- Registration, or eligibility for registration, on the Specialist list in Paediatric Dentistry or Special Care Dentistry, or be within 6 months of eligibility
- Relevant postgraduate qualification appropriate to Paediatric Dentistry or Special Care Dentistry
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within primary care
- Experience of treating patients with additional care needs including learning disabilities, medically compromised and people with autism
- Experience of leading and contributing to strategic direction of dental services
- Experience of independent working under General Anaesthetics
- Experience of independent working with Conscious Sedation.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Please refer to the person specification section of the job description to review the additional Essential and Desirable Criteria
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC)
- NHS performer number for England
- Registration, or eligibility for registration, on the Specialist list in Paediatric Dentistry or Special Care Dentistry, or be within 6 months of eligibility
- Relevant postgraduate qualification appropriate to Paediatric Dentistry or Special Care Dentistry
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within primary care
- Experience of treating patients with additional care needs including learning disabilities, medically compromised and people with autism
- Experience of leading and contributing to strategic direction of dental services
- Experience of independent working under General Anaesthetics
- Experience of independent working with Conscious Sedation.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Please refer to the person specification section of the job description to review the additional Essential and Desirable Criteria
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).
