Job summary
Berkshire Community Dental Service (CDS) is looking for a Specialist in Special Care Dentistry to join their proactive, enthusiastic and innovative workforce with a great team spirit. You will be providing care to people with additional needs using conscious sedation and general anaesthesia as an adjunct to their care. You will also be advising colleagues and leading on some aspects of the service.
You will be an experienced dentist on the specialist register and have established leadership skills; excellent communication and liaison skills to engage and collaborate with a number of colleagues and stakeholders both internal and external.
The service has 7 clinics ranging from Newbury to Langley and over 45 members of staff treating patients with additional needs including children, people with learning and physical disabilities and the elderly. You will be based at Whitley clinic but may also work at other clinics and in the domiciliary setting. It is therefore essential that you can drive, have a UK driving licence and a car for travel between clinics and hospitals.
Professional development and training is encouraged.
You will be on the rota for the Berkshire Dental Access Centre scheme and provide primary dental care for patients not registered or unable to receive emergency care with a General Dental Practitioner under NHS arrangements. This service is provided both on weekdays, weekends and bank holidays.
Main duties of the job
You will provide specialist clinical care to people with additional or special care needs such as:
People with Learning Disabilities
Medically compromised and physically disabled adults
Frail Older People
Adults with severe mental health problems
Adults with challenging behaviour, anxiety or dental phobia
Adults in secure units and prisons
You will treat patients under sedation and general anesthetic.
You will be responsible for some areas of clinical governance, training, management and supervision.
The"must haves" for you to be considered for this role:
GDC Registration.
Be on the specialist register for Special Care Dentistry.
Have a car and driving licence.
Good communication skills.
A team player.
About us
For our people who work here that means we want Berkshire Healthcare to be a great place to work where everyone can thrive and grow. Some of the benefits of joining our team:
- Salary ranging from£83666 to £96154per annumpro rata
- Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work, life balance
- Annual leave - 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staff
- Excellent learning and development opportunities
- Salary sacrifice scheme for a new car
- Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff
- Advanced IT enablement and support
- Confidential telephone care service providing independent support and advice for staff.
- And so much more
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- UK Registerable dental qualification
- Additional postgraduate qualification
- Vocational training or equivalent if UK graduate
- GDC registration
- On the GDC specialist list
- Eligible for acceptance on Performers' list
- Membership of a defence organisation
- Evidence of fulfilment of GDC CPD requirements
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience or training such that the applicant has reached a standard equivalent to that expected after 3 years of specialist training in Special Care Dentistry
- Extensive experience in the clinical management of a wide range of special care patients
- Experience of providing dental treatment under sedation and general anaesthesia
Desirable
- Additional NHS experience in Special Care Dentistry following the attainment of the above standard
- Experience in management or leadership of a locality or specialised area of clinical service
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Capable of prioritisation and time management
- Good interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
- Computer skills including dental software
- Ability to lead a team
- Management and organisational skills
- Ability to represent the service at meetings
- Experience of flexible approach
- Self-critical / analytical approach
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Flexibility
- Ability to travel around all Trust sites - driving license and use of car
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- UK Registerable dental qualification
- Additional postgraduate qualification
- Vocational training or equivalent if UK graduate
- GDC registration
- On the GDC specialist list
- Eligible for acceptance on Performers' list
- Membership of a defence organisation
- Evidence of fulfilment of GDC CPD requirements
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience or training such that the applicant has reached a standard equivalent to that expected after 3 years of specialist training in Special Care Dentistry
- Extensive experience in the clinical management of a wide range of special care patients
- Experience of providing dental treatment under sedation and general anaesthesia
Desirable
- Additional NHS experience in Special Care Dentistry following the attainment of the above standard
- Experience in management or leadership of a locality or specialised area of clinical service
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Capable of prioritisation and time management
- Good interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
- Computer skills including dental software
- Ability to lead a team
- Management and organisational skills
- Ability to represent the service at meetings
- Experience of flexible approach
- Self-critical / analytical approach
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Flexibility
- Ability to travel around all Trust sites - driving license and use of car
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).
