Job summary
The post holder will work as part of the team that is responsible for the education (clinical and academic) of student dental therapist/hygienists within the School of Dental Therapy and Hygiene (DTH) to meet the General Dental Council learning outcomes to become registrants (approx. 30 per year). The post holder will be supporting the clinical supervision of 6,000 per annum patient database across various sites and disciplines whilst maintaining the Trust's standards of quality in service delivery. This is in conjunction with meeting the standards and requirements of various stakeholders such as the GDC Education quality assurance team and Kings College London
Main duties of the job
o Provide high quality dental treatment to patients in King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
o Supervise student therapist/hygienists' clinical activity across all campuses and outreach placements.
o Work with consultant teams in the Dental Hospital to co-ordinate and deliver multi-disciplinary care.
o Offer specialist knowledge that benefits patients, students and staff.
o First line contact for dealing with informal patient or student complaints.
o Contribute to academic and clinical programmes delivered by KCL.
o Prepare and deliver lectures/tutorials to student dental therapists and hygienists.
o Deliver specialised information within the scope of the Dental Therapist/Hygiene profession.
o Partake in all aspects of academic, practical and clinical assessment processes for the programmes for each discipline.
o Maintain records of student activity.
o Demonstrate and assess operative techniques during the pre-clinical courses for dental therapy/hygiene students.
o Offer pastoral support to all students, also supporting students under remedial measures (individualised support plans).
o Raise Student Fitness to Practice and Professionalism concerns and report to appropriate staff member.
o Support the Senior Dental Nurse in specialised stock control.
o Collaborate by working with the Dental Team Education Centre in educational delivery in under/post graduate training.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Working Relationships
The staff work closely with consultant teams in other divisions of Kings College Hospital NHS Trust.
Director, Deputy Director
Dental Therapy and Hygiene Tutors
Student Dental Therapists and Hygienists year 1,2,3
Senior Dental Nurses and Dental Nurses
The wider team within the Dental Institute infrastructure
Administrators and Receptionists
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to:
Clinical Responsibilities:
Provide high quality dental treatment to patients in Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (KCH), either directly or via students being supervised.
Provide supervision for student therapist/hygienists clinical activity on clinics across all campuses of Kings Dental Institute and outreach placements, including Norwood Academy and Queen Marys Hospital. The applicant should have an interest in all aspects of dentistry associated with the dental therapists Scope of Practice.
Communicating complex medical/dental information in a manner which is understandable.
Ensure communication with other clinical colleagues (involved in with programme) to ensure consistent clinical practices.
Work with consultant teams in the other divisions of the Dental Hospital to co-ordinate and deliver multi-disciplinary patient care.
Act autonomously in best interests of patient and students.
Offer specialist knowledge that benefits patients, students and staff.
Maintain up to date knowledge and skills on clinical techniques and their application to patient dental care. Provide clinical advice to staff on dental matters, as appropriate.
Act as the first line contact for dealing with informal patient or student complaints.
Partake in Clinical Audit, Clinical Governance within the KCH quality assurance measures and processes.
Ensure collaborative and consistent clinical practices in all clinical disciplines.
The post holder should have an interest in all aspects of dentistry associated with the dental therapists Scope of Practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Working Relationships
The staff work closely with consultant teams in other divisions of Kings College Hospital NHS Trust.
Director, Deputy Director
Dental Therapy and Hygiene Tutors
Student Dental Therapists and Hygienists year 1,2,3
Senior Dental Nurses and Dental Nurses
The wider team within the Dental Institute infrastructure
Administrators and Receptionists
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to:
Clinical Responsibilities:
Provide high quality dental treatment to patients in Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (KCH), either directly or via students being supervised.
Provide supervision for student therapist/hygienists clinical activity on clinics across all campuses of Kings Dental Institute and outreach placements, including Norwood Academy and Queen Marys Hospital. The applicant should have an interest in all aspects of dentistry associated with the dental therapists Scope of Practice.
Communicating complex medical/dental information in a manner which is understandable.
Ensure communication with other clinical colleagues (involved in with programme) to ensure consistent clinical practices.
Work with consultant teams in the other divisions of the Dental Hospital to co-ordinate and deliver multi-disciplinary patient care.
Act autonomously in best interests of patient and students.
Offer specialist knowledge that benefits patients, students and staff.
Maintain up to date knowledge and skills on clinical techniques and their application to patient dental care. Provide clinical advice to staff on dental matters, as appropriate.
Act as the first line contact for dealing with informal patient or student complaints.
Partake in Clinical Audit, Clinical Governance within the KCH quality assurance measures and processes.
Ensure collaborative and consistent clinical practices in all clinical disciplines.
The post holder should have an interest in all aspects of dentistry associated with the dental therapists Scope of Practice.
Person Specification
Education and skills
Essential
- Diploma or BSc Dental Therapy and Hygiene
- Full registration with the GDC
- Registered Dental Therapist
- Experience of working within the Primary Dental Care and/or Community Dental Service and/or Hospital settings
- Significant clinical experience
- Familiarity with the GDC regulations
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, students, staff, the wider Trust team and the public
- Excellent organisational skills, ability to manage own time and plan timed activities
- Demonstrate and interest in all aspects of dentistry associated with the dental therapists Scope of Practice
- Computer literacy
- Able to take instruction and direction and work effectively as part of a team
- Ability to record and retrieve information on paper/electronics records as appropriate
- Excellent and evidenced verbal skills
- Evidence of reflective practice
- Competent clinical practitioner who is aware of the clinical limitations and recognises the need to seek advice and support appropriately
Desirable
- Higher Education teaching Qualification
- Experience in teaching or training large groups
- Familiar with General Dental Council 'Preparing for Practice' and 'Standards of Education
Person Specification
Education and skills
Essential
- Diploma or BSc Dental Therapy and Hygiene
- Full registration with the GDC
- Registered Dental Therapist
- Experience of working within the Primary Dental Care and/or Community Dental Service and/or Hospital settings
- Significant clinical experience
- Familiarity with the GDC regulations
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, students, staff, the wider Trust team and the public
- Excellent organisational skills, ability to manage own time and plan timed activities
- Demonstrate and interest in all aspects of dentistry associated with the dental therapists Scope of Practice
- Computer literacy
- Able to take instruction and direction and work effectively as part of a team
- Ability to record and retrieve information on paper/electronics records as appropriate
- Excellent and evidenced verbal skills
- Evidence of reflective practice
- Competent clinical practitioner who is aware of the clinical limitations and recognises the need to seek advice and support appropriately
Desirable
- Higher Education teaching Qualification
- Experience in teaching or training large groups
- Familiar with General Dental Council 'Preparing for Practice' and 'Standards of Education
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).
