Job summary
KINGS COLLEGE HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
COMMUNITY SPECIAL CARE DENTAL SERVICE
(1.7 WTE) Senior Dental Officer - Full or Part Time
We are seeking an enthusiastic and conscientious dentist with good clinical and interpersonal skills to join the Community Special Care Dental Service. We have a 4 day post based in our community dental sites across Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham, Mertson, Sutton and Croydon and Kingston, Richmond and Wandsworth
Candidates will preferably have current or previous experience of working in a UK-based salaried primary care dental service; established clinical skills in the provision of oral health care for children and adults with special needs. Understanding and knowledge of dental outreach dentistry would be desirable ie: domiciliary dentistry, mobile dentistry, dental screening and dental epidemiological fieldwork.
Working as part of a clinical team, these posts will be suitable for dentists who are committed to providing a high standard of oral healthcare and taking on leadership and management responsibilities.
Full registration with the GDC and completed vocational training or equivalence are essential for these posts as is eligibility for a NHS performer number. A driving licence and daily access to a vehicle is also highly desirable.
Fereshteh Taleifaz for MSC
fereshteh.taleifaz@nhs.net
Sanjeevan Satheesan for KRW
sanjeevan.satheesan@nhs.net
Brinthi Dias for LSL
Brinthi.dias@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
To provide clinical special care dentistry to a wide range of individuals who meet the referral criteria for the Department of Community Special Care Dentistry; Provide local leadership to the clinic team and perform to the expected competency level of a Band B dentist.
About us
Our organisation is Kind - we show compassion and understanding and bring a positive attitude to our work.
Respectful - we promote equality, are inclusive and honest and speaking up when needed
Team - we support each other, communicate openly and are reassuringly professional
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for the provision of high quality oral health care to patients, both adults and children, in need of special dental care including the provision of domiciliary dental services.
The location of the clinical duties will be within the South West London, but may be varied according to the needs of the service.
To keep accurate and clear contemporaneous written records on each patient outlining the clinical treatment performed and any advice given.
To work in collaboration with the oral health promotion team when required and to advise educational, health and social care staff within the locality on Community Special Care Dentistry and oral health issues.
To supervise, instruct and support administrative team, junior dentists and dental care professionals in their clinical duties whilst providing clinical care.
To be responsible for supervising the dental nurse and to ensure that they perform the necessary duties in the dental surgery with regard to infection control and decontamination following the Infection Control Policy of the Department of Community Special Care Dentistry.
This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for the provision of high quality oral health care to patients, both adults and children, in need of special dental care including the provision of domiciliary dental services.
The location of the clinical duties will be within the South West London, but may be varied according to the needs of the service.
To keep accurate and clear contemporaneous written records on each patient outlining the clinical treatment performed and any advice given.
To work in collaboration with the oral health promotion team when required and to advise educational, health and social care staff within the locality on Community Special Care Dentistry and oral health issues.
To supervise, instruct and support administrative team, junior dentists and dental care professionals in their clinical duties whilst providing clinical care.
To be responsible for supervising the dental nurse and to ensure that they perform the necessary duties in the dental surgery with regard to infection control and decontamination following the Infection Control Policy of the Department of Community Special Care Dentistry.
This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered dental qualification
- Full registration with General Dental Council
- Registered post graduate qualification
Experience, Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Excellent clinical skills
Desirable
- Registration on specialist list for Special Care Dentistry/ Paediatric Dentistry or equivalent experience
- Experience in treating patients under General Anesthesia or intravenous sedation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered dental qualification
- Full registration with General Dental Council
- Registered post graduate qualification
Experience, Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Excellent clinical skills
Desirable
- Registration on specialist list for Special Care Dentistry/ Paediatric Dentistry or equivalent experience
- Experience in treating patients under General Anesthesia or intravenous sedation
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).
