Job summary
Are you seeking a clinical leadership role in developing Paediatric dentistry within the Oxfordshire Community Dental Service (OCDS)?
You will work closely with the Clinical Director, and will be responsible for the provision of advanced clinical care to children with learning difficulties, physical disabilities, mental health problems, medically compromised, severe anxiety or phobias and other disability or conditions that directly or indirectly affects their oral health.
You will provide advanced clinical care to children in line with the defined complexity levels 1, 2 and 3a as detailed in the Commissioning Standards for Dental Specialities - Paediatric Dentistry. This will include sedation and general anaesthesia, domiciliary care, provision of oral health care to those in local secure settings, screening and epidemiology and oral health promotion.
You will be responsible to the Clinical Director and will assist them as required in the day to day operational activities of the Community Dental Service. Theywill be expected to take the lead on the delivery of care to paediatric patients and will need to travel to sites as required. The post holder will be involved in the development, line management, training and supervision of dentists.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide advanced clinical care to children in line with the defined complexity levels 1, 2 and 3a as detailed in the Commissioning Standards for Dental Specialities - Paediatric Dentistry. This will include sedation and general anaesthesia, domiciliary care, provision of oral health care to those in local secure settings, screening and epidemiology and oral health promotion.
You will be responsible to the Clinical Director and will assist them as required in the day to day operational activities of the Community Dental Service.
You will be expected to take the lead on the delivery of care to paediatric patients and will need to travel to sites as required. The post holder will be involved in the development, line management, training and supervision of dentists.
About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a detailed overview of the job description and person specification for this role, please visit the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a detailed overview of the job description and person specification for this role, please visit the attached job description.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of staff management
- Good IT skills
Desirable
- Budget management skills
- Hospital experience
- Teaching/examining experience
- Evidence of member of professional organisations relevant to paediatric dentistry
Qualifications
Essential
- Registerable primary care dental qualification
- Relevant postgraduate qualification
- On GDC specialist list for paediatric dentistry
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Good communication and presentation skills
- Proven track record of managing staff and clinics
- Able to manage change effectively
- Able to delegate
Desirable
- Well developed planning skills
- Clinical governance lead role
- Project management skills
- Previous experience as trainer/tutor
- Evidence of multidisciplinary working in primary and secondary care
Experience
Essential
- Paediatric dental specialist
- General anaesthetic experience
- Inhalation sedation experience
- Can demonstrate competencies in paediatric dentistry to a very high standard
- Recent experience in treating children with complex medical problems
- Evidence of recent clinical experience for at least 5 years in area of paediatric dentistry
Desirable
- Wide experience of CDS/HDS/GDS
- Experience in various methods of pain and anxiety management
- Experience as an educator, clinical and/or educational supervisor for trainees
- Experience in providing treatment to children using intra-venous sedation
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of staff management
- Good IT skills
Desirable
- Budget management skills
- Hospital experience
- Teaching/examining experience
- Evidence of member of professional organisations relevant to paediatric dentistry
Qualifications
Essential
- Registerable primary care dental qualification
- Relevant postgraduate qualification
- On GDC specialist list for paediatric dentistry
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Good communication and presentation skills
- Proven track record of managing staff and clinics
- Able to manage change effectively
- Able to delegate
Desirable
- Well developed planning skills
- Clinical governance lead role
- Project management skills
- Previous experience as trainer/tutor
- Evidence of multidisciplinary working in primary and secondary care
Experience
Essential
- Paediatric dental specialist
- General anaesthetic experience
- Inhalation sedation experience
- Can demonstrate competencies in paediatric dentistry to a very high standard
- Recent experience in treating children with complex medical problems
- Evidence of recent clinical experience for at least 5 years in area of paediatric dentistry
Desirable
- Wide experience of CDS/HDS/GDS
- Experience in various methods of pain and anxiety management
- Experience as an educator, clinical and/or educational supervisor for trainees
- Experience in providing treatment to children using intra-venous 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).
