Job summary
The provision of high-quality routine and urgent care dentistry to service users referred to BTH Dental Services (special careand paediatric).
The provision of urgent care to service users referred to BTH Dental Services from the Lancashire Call Handling Service.
The provision of inhalation sedation and domiciliary dental care asrequired.
The provision of exodontia and comprehensive dental care under general anaesthetic supporting Senior Dental Officers/Specialists.
Main duties of the job
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Toprovide high quality urgent and routine oral health care to patients attending BTH Dental Services including assessment, diagnosis, treatmentplanningand the full range of mandatory services in line with PDS Regulations and the current Service Specification. This includes working with and under the clinical leadership of Specialists in Paediatric Dentistry andSpecialCare Dentistry.
About us
At Blackpool Teaching Hospitals we are committed to zero-tolerance. The Trust will not tolerate any form of sexual assault, bullying, harassment and discrimination and we will all take responsibility to speak up if we see or experience it. 'Zero tolerance' means that every allegation of a sexual offence, bullying,harassmentor discrimination will be treated seriously. The Trust has implemented policies and procedures to address any of these incidents and allegations. Every allegation will receive prompt, thorough, efficient, and independent investigation. Independent means that the investigation will be conducted from someone outside of the team,divisionor externally.
Values
BTH are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive work environment where every individual is respected, valued, and supported. We recognise that our greatest asset is our people, and we strive to attract andretainprofessionals who embody our core values. To addresspreviouschallenges and promote a culture of excellence, we are seeking individuals who align with our renewed commitment to these values:
Job description
Job responsibilities
BTH Dental Services offers high-quality routine and urgent dental care for patients referred for special care and paediatric needs, as well as those directed from Lancashire Call Handling Service. Services include inhalation sedation, domiciliary care for eligible housebound patients, and support for exodontia and comprehensive dental treatments under general anaesthetic alongside senior dental staff and specialists. The team provides full oral health carecovering assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and all mandatory servicesaligned with PDS Regulations and service specifications, working closely with specialists in paediatric and special care dentistry. Preventative advice follows the Delivering Better Oral Health (DBOH) guidelines, and the service participates in national campaigns to improve oral health and reduce inequalities. Staff collaborate with other professionals to ensure patients receive the right care, use skill mix for efficiency, and manage complex cases involving medical co-morbidities or multidisciplinary input.
Job description
Job responsibilities
BTH Dental Services offers high-quality routine and urgent dental care for patients referred for special care and paediatric needs, as well as those directed from Lancashire Call Handling Service. Services include inhalation sedation, domiciliary care for eligible housebound patients, and support for exodontia and comprehensive dental treatments under general anaesthetic alongside senior dental staff and specialists. The team provides full oral health carecovering assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and all mandatory servicesaligned with PDS Regulations and service specifications, working closely with specialists in paediatric and special care dentistry. Preventative advice follows the Delivering Better Oral Health (DBOH) guidelines, and the service participates in national campaigns to improve oral health and reduce inequalities. Staff collaborate with other professionals to ensure patients receive the right care, use skill mix for efficiency, and manage complex cases involving medical co-morbidities or multidisciplinary input.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- BDS or equivalent qualification
- Full GDC registration without restrictions
- Performer number or eligible for inclusion on performers list without exclusions.
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in special care or paediatric dentistry
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continual professional development
- Evidence of working with service users with additional needs
Desirable
- Evidence of providing inhalation sedation to anxious children or adults
Skills and ability
Essential
- Good Team player
- Flexible
Desirable
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- BDS or equivalent qualification
- Full GDC registration without restrictions
- Performer number or eligible for inclusion on performers list without exclusions.
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in special care or paediatric dentistry
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continual professional development
- Evidence of working with service users with additional needs
Desirable
- Evidence of providing inhalation sedation to anxious children or adults
Skills and ability
Essential
- Good Team player
- Flexible
Desirable
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).
