Job summary
We are delighted to be able invite applicants for our Band A Dental Dentist position.
This is a permanent, full time (37.5 hours) position, working Monday-Friday 08.30-17.00.
Consideration will be given to applicants looking for a part time position and we'd be happy to talk this through at interview.
The annual salary ranges for this post is £50,512 - £75,767, actual salary will be dependent on experience.
If you would like to visit one of our dental clinics prior to your application, for a chat and to meet some of the team, we would be delighted to arrange this for you and welcome you to contact Erica Boulton either via mobile: 07771 396042 or email:erica.boulton@somersetft.nhs.uk.
Main duties of the job
This is a clinical post providing dental care to patients of the Primary Care Dental Service within Dorset.
You will work as part of a team to provide care for our service users, those patients with dental needs outside of general dental practice (GDP) care, as well as a variety of work including domiciliary, urgent care and general anaesthetic
The service provides care for adults and children with Additional Needs and Learning Disabilities, including medically compromised patients who require treatment in a specialised setting.
The post will be based at either our Special Care Dentistry Department at Dorset County Hospital, or our new purpose built clinic in Poole, although there may be on occasion a need to travel to and work from the other. In addition, your role will include domiciliary care for patients in their own homes, nursing and care settings.
To give you an overview of what our team feel it's like to work within our community dental service, please click on the following video link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4q62-Vf0osQ.
Your new colleagues are in place and waiting for you to join them in the special workplace which makes a huge difference to people's lives.
Further information, including our recruitment brochure detailing this role, available from our website:
www.somersetft.nhs.uk/dental-services/current-vacancies/
About us
In addition, the support that we can offer you as a salaried dentist is comprehensive
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.
Working for your organisation
Living in Dorset is a wonderful, high quality of life experience for everyone:
Established public transport networks
Access to beautiful coastal towns, countryside, moors and hills aplenty
Great sports facilities and seasonal cultural events
Community Dental Services are a Consultant Led service with many benefits:
Clear job planning and framework for management and clinical supervision
Variety of work - inhalation Sedation, IV, General Anaesthetic clinics all possible
Appointment times range from 30-90 minutes
Monday-Friday 0830-1700 with 1 hour for lunch, 75% patient facing workhours, 25% non-patient facing hours
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
Progression and development opportunities from trainee to consultant posts
Supported CPD days with opportunities for individual and team working
Established links with training providers
Specialist placements
NHS Pension, generous leave and terms and conditions
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide oral health care for adults and children with disabilities and additional Needs including those who are medically compromised. Duties include provision of a full range of NHS oral health care to patients of the Somerset Primary Care Dental Service.
To provide comprehensive high quality oral healthcare under local anaesthesia and behaviour management and if competence appropriate also with sedation and general anaesthesia as required. To understand and demonstrate all aspects of pain and anxiety management particularly for patients with Additional Needs.
To work collaboratively with primary and secondary care dental colleagues.
To maintain up to date knowledge and skills on clinical techniques and their application to patient dental care.
To provide clinical advice to staff on dental matters as appropriate.
To undertake other appropriate dental work, which is properly assigned, and may involve duties away from the base and surrounding area
To maintain close working relationships with other disciplines as related to these duties.
To link with other health and social care agencies to facilitate patient-centred service
Recognise and assist with management of medical emergencies within the dental surgery and on domiciliary visit
To have a comprehensive knowledge of Trust emergency drugs protocol and competence for use in medical emergencies.
To obtain informed consent to treatment and document in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Trust policies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide oral health care for adults and children with disabilities and additional Needs including those who are medically compromised. Duties include provision of a full range of NHS oral health care to patients of the Somerset Primary Care Dental Service.
To provide comprehensive high quality oral healthcare under local anaesthesia and behaviour management and if competence appropriate also with sedation and general anaesthesia as required. To understand and demonstrate all aspects of pain and anxiety management particularly for patients with Additional Needs.
To work collaboratively with primary and secondary care dental colleagues.
To maintain up to date knowledge and skills on clinical techniques and their application to patient dental care.
To provide clinical advice to staff on dental matters as appropriate.
To undertake other appropriate dental work, which is properly assigned, and may involve duties away from the base and surrounding area
To maintain close working relationships with other disciplines as related to these duties.
To link with other health and social care agencies to facilitate patient-centred service
Recognise and assist with management of medical emergencies within the dental surgery and on domiciliary visit
To have a comprehensive knowledge of Trust emergency drugs protocol and competence for use in medical emergencies.
To obtain informed consent to treatment and document in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Trust policies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BDS or equivalent.
- Full registration with the GDC.
- To be on NHS England's National Primary Care Performers List
- Vocational training or equivalent
Desirable
- Postgraduate Clinical Qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within Primary Dental Care and/or Primary Care Dental Service and/or General Dental Services.
Desirable
- Experience of sedation.
- Experience of general anaesthesia.
- Experience of working in Secondary Care
- Broad clinical experience.
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
- BDS or equivalent.
- Full registration with the GDC.
- To be on NHS England's National Primary Care Performers List
- Vocational training or equivalent
Desirable
- Postgraduate Clinical Qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within Primary Dental Care and/or Primary Care Dental Service and/or General Dental Services.
Desirable
- Experience of sedation.
- Experience of general anaesthesia.
- Experience of working in Secondary Care
- Broad clinical experience.
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).
