Job summary
We are looking for a Dental Officer to join our Specialist Dental Services in Northampton.
You will work as part of a Consultant led Special Care Dental team and an experienced Paediatric Dental team.
Main duties of the job
This role will involve delivery of clinical dental care for patients who are unable to access General Dental Services or Hospital Dental Services.
The Special Care arm of our service delivers care for patients who have a significant medical condition (physical or mental) or a disability which:
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- Prevents the communication of pain and /or giving consent for treatment +/OR
- Prevents acceptance of dental care or treatment to achieve dental health +/OR
- Prevents access to the dental surgery and transfer into the dental chair for treatment +/OR
- Presents a high risk of bleeding, infection, impaired healing, adverse reaction or a medical emergency following the delivery of dental care
The Paediatric arm of the service also provides dental care for patients under the age of 16 requiring treatment under sedation or general anaesthetic due to anxiety or high caries rate.
About us
As a health and wellbeing organisation here at team NHFT we are dedicated to continually innovate and strive to make a difference to our community and those working for our Trust, we aim to serve the people of Northamptonshire and surrounding areas with safe, quality care. We deliver this from an understanding of our local healthcare needs, economy and the changing demands of our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information please read the attached job description or contact the team using the details on this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information please read the attached job description or contact the team using the details on this advert.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) or equivalent
- Current full Registration as a Dentist with the General Dental Council
- Current holder of, or eligibility for NHS Performer Number
- Verifiable CPD of relevance to the role
Desirable
- Experience of working in Special Care and/or Paediatric dental services
- Accredited training in dental sedation
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- In good standing with the GDC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
- Commitment to patient centered care
- Positive approach to peer learning and reflective practice
- Enthusiasm for maintaining relevant CPD of relevance to the role
- Values the importance of patient confidentiality
- Treats patients and their parents/carers with dignity and respect always
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- High standard of routine clinical dental skills
- Ability to triage and assess patients prior to delivery of dental care
- Flexibility and adaptability in working within different environments
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to communicate with a wide range of patients and staff at all levels
- Ability to work effectively as part of a dental team and demonstrate inter-personal skills
- Ability to contribute to organization within the dental surgery
- Ability to work independently with an awareness of when to seek support and advice
- Motivated to work efficiently in self-directed manner
- Understanding of audit and quality improvement/service evaluation projects
- Skilled in use of dental systems - preferably R4
- Able to maintain clear concise and contemporaneous electronic patient records
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) or equivalent
- Current full Registration as a Dentist with the General Dental Council
- Current holder of, or eligibility for NHS Performer Number
- Verifiable CPD of relevance to the role
Desirable
- Experience of working in Special Care and/or Paediatric dental services
- Accredited training in dental sedation
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- In good standing with the GDC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
- Commitment to patient centered care
- Positive approach to peer learning and reflective practice
- Enthusiasm for maintaining relevant CPD of relevance to the role
- Values the importance of patient confidentiality
- Treats patients and their parents/carers with dignity and respect always
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- High standard of routine clinical dental skills
- Ability to triage and assess patients prior to delivery of dental care
- Flexibility and adaptability in working within different environments
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to communicate with a wide range of patients and staff at all levels
- Ability to work effectively as part of a dental team and demonstrate inter-personal skills
- Ability to contribute to organization within the dental surgery
- Ability to work independently with an awareness of when to seek support and advice
- Motivated to work efficiently in self-directed manner
- Understanding of audit and quality improvement/service evaluation projects
- Skilled in use of dental systems - preferably R4
- Able to maintain clear concise and contemporaneous electronic patient records
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
