Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Dental Therapist to work in the Restorative Department of Liverpool Dental Hospital for one day per week (7.5 hours), preferably a Thursday however, this can be discussed at interview.
The post holder will work under supervision, carrying out active treatment for patients to prescriptions provided by Dental Consultants and Specialist Teams from the Restorative Dentistry Department. Restorative Dentistry duties will include provision of periodontal therapies, direct restorations, baseline records and photographs, bleaching and composite modifications of malformed teeth within Trust policies, procedures and guidelines for patients in priority groups such a Cleft Lip and Palate, Developmental defects of the enamel and dentine and oral cancer
The post holder is responsible for providing specialist care and 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.
The JDPS specifies that this role is for both Restorative and Special Care Dentistry however, the successful candidate will only be required to work within the Restorative Department.
Main duties of the job
Restorative Dentistry duties will include provision of periodontal therapies and direct restorations within Trust policies, procedures and guidelines for patients with Cleft Lip and Palate. There may also be a need on occasion to provide treatment for patients with developmental defects of the enamel and dentine, and oral cancer.
Ensuring patients meet the oral health standards for ongoing treatment in relation to the patient's prescription or treatment plan.
Discuss and inform patients of the indications for on-going treatment, including risks, benefits of treatment and possible additional procedures required, in addition to the level of cooperation required by the patient.
Assess, plan and implement specialist care treatment plans in consultation with the Consultant & Specialist team.
Identify patients' individual needs and beliefs when formulating a management plan ensuring holistic approach to care in collaboration with the Consultant, Specialist team, patients and their families as appropriate.
Promote health education and health promotion.
Utilise risk assessment skills to identify when there may be potential for damage to oral health and soft tissues of the oral cavity.
Act effectively in an emergency situation to ensure safety of patients
Please refer to JDPS for full list of duties.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Restorative Dentistry duties will include provision of periodontal therapies and direct restorations within Trust policies, procedures and guidelines for patients with Cleft Lip and Palate. There may also be a need on occasion to provide treatment for patients with developmental defects of the enamel and dentine, and oral cancer.
Ensuring patients meet the oral health standards for ongoing treatment in relation to the patients prescription or treatment plan.
Discuss and inform patients of the indications for on-going treatment, including risks, benefits of treatment and possible additional procedures required, in addition to the level of cooperation required by the patient.
Assess, plan and implement specialist care treatment plans in consultation with the Consultant & Specialist team.
Work as requested or prescribed within GDC guidelines.
Identify patients individual needs and beliefs when formulating a management plan ensuring holistic approach to care in collaboration with the Consultant, Specialist team, patients and their families as appropriate.
Assist with telephone queries and messages from emergency patients andpractitioners in concert with nursing and ancillary staff.
Provide treatment to patients with a wide range of additional needs including barriers to understanding, medical compromise and physical disabilities.
Build upon skills to ensure that precision and accuracy in carrying out treatment is maintained.
Assess each patients health education needs individually providing advice and information on dental procedures as appropriate.
Promote health education and health promotion.
Utilise risk assessment skills to identify when there may be potential for damage to oral health and soft tissues of the oral cavity.
Act effectively in an emergency situation to ensure safety of patients
Please refer to JDPS for full list of duties.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Restorative Dentistry duties will include provision of periodontal therapies and direct restorations within Trust policies, procedures and guidelines for patients with Cleft Lip and Palate. There may also be a need on occasion to provide treatment for patients with developmental defects of the enamel and dentine, and oral cancer.
Ensuring patients meet the oral health standards for ongoing treatment in relation to the patients prescription or treatment plan.
Discuss and inform patients of the indications for on-going treatment, including risks, benefits of treatment and possible additional procedures required, in addition to the level of cooperation required by the patient.
Assess, plan and implement specialist care treatment plans in consultation with the Consultant & Specialist team.
Work as requested or prescribed within GDC guidelines.
Identify patients individual needs and beliefs when formulating a management plan ensuring holistic approach to care in collaboration with the Consultant, Specialist team, patients and their families as appropriate.
Assist with telephone queries and messages from emergency patients andpractitioners in concert with nursing and ancillary staff.
Provide treatment to patients with a wide range of additional needs including barriers to understanding, medical compromise and physical disabilities.
Build upon skills to ensure that precision and accuracy in carrying out treatment is maintained.
Assess each patients health education needs individually providing advice and information on dental procedures as appropriate.
Promote health education and health promotion.
Utilise risk assessment skills to identify when there may be potential for damage to oral health and soft tissues of the oral cavity.
Act effectively in an emergency situation to ensure safety of patients
Please refer to JDPS for full list of duties.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy or equivalent
- Compliant with GDC CPD requirements
- Oral Health Education and Oral Health Promotion Diploma/equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working in a dental team albeit in another role
- Effective participation in clinical audits/service evaluations/quality improvement programmes
Desirable
- Experience of working in the community services or specific special care dentistry service
- Experience of working in the community services or specific special care dentistry service
- Experience in teaching
- Experience in inhalation sedation
Knowledge
Essential
- Range of clinical skills as outlined in the GDC Scope of Practice
- Understanding of quality improvement and its role in clinical practice
Skills
Essential
- Communication Skills: Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation. Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate
- Problem Solving & Decision Making: Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions
- Managing Others & Team Involvement: Capacity to work effectively with others. Able to work in multi-professional teams
- Empathy & Sensitivity: Capacity to take in others' perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people
- Organisation & Planning: Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively. Capacity to prioritise own workload. Basic IT skills
- Coping with Pressure: Capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstances
Desirable
- Vigilance & Situational Awareness: Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues
Other
Essential
- Appropriate dental indemnity insurance
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy or equivalent
- Compliant with GDC CPD requirements
- Oral Health Education and Oral Health Promotion Diploma/equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working in a dental team albeit in another role
- Effective participation in clinical audits/service evaluations/quality improvement programmes
Desirable
- Experience of working in the community services or specific special care dentistry service
- Experience of working in the community services or specific special care dentistry service
- Experience in teaching
- Experience in inhalation sedation
Knowledge
Essential
- Range of clinical skills as outlined in the GDC Scope of Practice
- Understanding of quality improvement and its role in clinical practice
Skills
Essential
- Communication Skills: Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation. Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate
- Problem Solving & Decision Making: Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions
- Managing Others & Team Involvement: Capacity to work effectively with others. Able to work in multi-professional teams
- Empathy & Sensitivity: Capacity to take in others' perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people
- Organisation & Planning: Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively. Capacity to prioritise own workload. Basic IT skills
- Coping with Pressure: Capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstances
Desirable
- Vigilance & Situational Awareness: Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues
Other
Essential
- Appropriate dental indemnity insurance
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).
