Job summary
The post holder will work on outpatient clinics providing care under the supervision of Consultants and carry out active treatment plans for patients to prescriptions. They include patients with a range of periodontal conditions mainly moderate to severe periodontitis, but also including patients undergoing multidisciplinary care for oral cancer, hypodontia and cleft palate, orthodontic treatment and management of peri-implant diseases. He/She is accountable for his/her own actions within the guidance set out by the General Dental Council within the Scope of Practice document. The post holder is responsible for contributing to the clinical management of patients, working in collaboration with Consultants in order to improve patient care. They are responsible for maintaining high standards of clinical care with reference to relevant research and evidence-based practice. They maintain their own standard of practice and keep up to date adhering to CPD and appraisal protocols.
This post is for two days (15 hours); one of preferred days is a Thursday however this can be discussed at interview.
Main duties of the job
- To undertake all aspects of non-surgical periodontal therapy and other prescribed treatments as below, underpinned by appropriate training and usually assisted by a dental nurse.
- Advising and instructing patients on oral hygiene measures and diet and Smoking cessation advice.
- Periodontal indices, charting and reassessment.
- Scaling and root surface debridement of teeth, application of appropriate medicaments.
- Appropriate use of local analgesia for treatment.
- Application of topical fluorides.
- Making of impressions for study models.
- Re-cementing crowns (lost during dental hygiene treatment only).
- Replacement of a filling removed during dental hygiene treatment withtemporary cement.
- Such other procedures as may be required in order to comply with any future regulations governing the work of Dental Hygienists.
- Manage own clinics and appointments, liaising with patients, clerical staff and Clinical Lead to ensure the care pathway is well organised.
- Monitor and ensure cleanliness and infection prevention/control measures are adhered to.
- Report any untoward incidents in accordance with Trust policy.
- Maintain up to date records and ensure that confidentiality is respected at all times.
- Maintain a commitment to improving the quality of service provided.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Maintain a commitment to improving the quality of service provided.
- Keep fully conversant with resuscitation techniques, attending annual mandatory training. (BLS/ILS).
- Safely use equipment ensuring all instruments and equipment in suitable condition prior to patient use.
- Adheres to Trust policy on manual handling, participating in mandatory training.
- Ensures effective and efficient use of resources.
- Assist in the development of clinical policies, protocols and clinical pathways and evaluate patient outcomes.
- Utilise 1st line resolution skills to deal with complaints and liaise with management team as required.
- Comply with the GDC Professional Standards, Scope of Practice andregistration annually with the General Dental Council.
- Maintain annual registration with General Dental Council.
- Demonstrate a commitment to Professional Development.
- Identify and promote innovative ideas regarding the provision of care pathways.
- Establish and maintain communication links with the multidisciplinary team within the Dental Hospital.
- Participate in annual appraisal and develop skills and knowledge in line with agreed objectives.
- Undertake appropriate additional training to enhance clinical competence and knowledge.
- Participate in departmental Restorative Dentistry meetings as required andprovide feedback as appropriate.
- At all times respect patient confidentiality and in particular, the confidentiality of electronically stored personal/manual data, in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
- Assist in teaching of staff and students as required.
- Undertake mandatory training within required timescales, meet training requirements and achieve timely update.
- Undertake relevant courses to continuously develop knowledge & skills.
- The post holder will be required to communicate across organisational boundaries as required
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Maintain a commitment to improving the quality of service provided.
- Keep fully conversant with resuscitation techniques, attending annual mandatory training. (BLS/ILS).
- Safely use equipment ensuring all instruments and equipment in suitable condition prior to patient use.
- Adheres to Trust policy on manual handling, participating in mandatory training.
- Ensures effective and efficient use of resources.
- Assist in the development of clinical policies, protocols and clinical pathways and evaluate patient outcomes.
- Utilise 1st line resolution skills to deal with complaints and liaise with management team as required.
- Comply with the GDC Professional Standards, Scope of Practice andregistration annually with the General Dental Council.
- Maintain annual registration with General Dental Council.
- Demonstrate a commitment to Professional Development.
- Identify and promote innovative ideas regarding the provision of care pathways.
- Establish and maintain communication links with the multidisciplinary team within the Dental Hospital.
- Participate in annual appraisal and develop skills and knowledge in line with agreed objectives.
- Undertake appropriate additional training to enhance clinical competence and knowledge.
- Participate in departmental Restorative Dentistry meetings as required andprovide feedback as appropriate.
- At all times respect patient confidentiality and in particular, the confidentiality of electronically stored personal/manual data, in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
- Assist in teaching of staff and students as required.
- Undertake mandatory training within required timescales, meet training requirements and achieve timely update.
- Undertake relevant courses to continuously develop knowledge & skills.
- The post holder will be required to communicate across organisational boundaries as required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma in Dental Hygiene or Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy or equivalent
- Identified training in additional duties for Dental Hygienist such as OMFS, Radiology, Impressions, Temps
- Compliant with GDC CPD requirements
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate experience of working in NHS / Private GDP, Hospital, Specialist Periodontal Practise, the community services or Armed forces
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a dental team albeit in another clinical role e.g. dental nurse
- Participation in clinical audits/ quality improvement programme in the work place
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate clarity in written/spoken communication and be able to communicate effectively with staff and patients.
- Capacity to work effectively within a multi-professional team
- Capacity to take in others' perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people
- Capacity to manage time and information effectively. Capacity to operate under pressure. Basic IT skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma in Dental Hygiene or Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy or equivalent
- Identified training in additional duties for Dental Hygienist such as OMFS, Radiology, Impressions, Temps
- Compliant with GDC CPD requirements
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate experience of working in NHS / Private GDP, Hospital, Specialist Periodontal Practise, the community services or Armed forces
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a dental team albeit in another clinical role e.g. dental nurse
- Participation in clinical audits/ quality improvement programme in the work place
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate clarity in written/spoken communication and be able to communicate effectively with staff and patients.
- Capacity to work effectively within a multi-professional team
- Capacity to take in others' perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people
- Capacity to manage time and information effectively. Capacity to operate under pressure. Basic IT skills
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).
