Job summary
UHBW are looking for a Specialty dentist in Special care dentistry to join their team. The successful candidate will primarily have a clinical role delivering treatment under LA and conscious sedation, as well as attending outpatient assessment / screening clinics. This role would suit an individual who is already experienced within the field of Special care dentistry, treating complex patients in both primary and secondary care and is looking to build on this experience. This is a part-time post (4 sessions/week ~ 16 hours) on a 12-months fixed contract.
Main duties of the job
The appointee/s will join the Special Care team (SCD) which consists of 2 consultants, 3 specialty registrars, 1 Specialist,1 specialty dentist and 2 DCT's. The department provides local and regional SCD services for adults. This includes screening services for medially complex patients (cardiac/ BMT / oncology patients beginning anti-resorptive drugs) and comprehensive care under GA/IVS/IS/ LA.
Alongside patient care the appointee's role will involve mentorship and teaching for the Dental Core Trainees and registrars. There will be opportunities to participate in clinical audit, research, teaching and service improvement projects.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed description of this role, please find attached the Job Description document. Thank you
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed description of this role, please find attached the Job Description document. Thank you
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to understand and communicate verbally in the English language
- Eligible for full registration with the GDC at time of appointment
- Experience managing patients requiring special care dentistry
- IT and presentation skills
Desirable
- Treating complex patients under conscious sedation
- Significant hospital postgraduate experience in an employed capacity in a hospital based specialist unit
- Experience of leadership and or Management in an SCD environment
- Special Care experience within the Primary Care dental service
Skills
Essential
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
- Capacity and motivation to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate respect for all
- Capacity and motivation to learn from experience and constantly update skills/knowledge
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GDC standards/Good practice)
- Capacity and motivation to take in others' perspectives and to treat others with understanding
- Capacity to adjust behaviour and language as appropriate to needs of differing situations
- Capacity to think beyond the obvious, with analytical and flexible mind
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery (or Equivalent)
- Full UK GDC registration
- MFDS/FDS/MJDF or equivalent
Desirable
- GDC specialist list in Special care dentistry (or within 6 months CCST)
- MSc/ Diploma/ Certificate in sedation
Aptitudes
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Team skills
- Punctual
- Disability and Equality awareness
- Flexible approach to work
- Able to work well under pressure
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to understand and communicate verbally in the English language
- Eligible for full registration with the GDC at time of appointment
- Experience managing patients requiring special care dentistry
- IT and presentation skills
Desirable
- Treating complex patients under conscious sedation
- Significant hospital postgraduate experience in an employed capacity in a hospital based specialist unit
- Experience of leadership and or Management in an SCD environment
- Special Care experience within the Primary Care dental service
Skills
Essential
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
- Capacity and motivation to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate respect for all
- Capacity and motivation to learn from experience and constantly update skills/knowledge
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GDC standards/Good practice)
- Capacity and motivation to take in others' perspectives and to treat others with understanding
- Capacity to adjust behaviour and language as appropriate to needs of differing situations
- Capacity to think beyond the obvious, with analytical and flexible mind
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery (or Equivalent)
- Full UK GDC registration
- MFDS/FDS/MJDF or equivalent
Desirable
- GDC specialist list in Special care dentistry (or within 6 months CCST)
- MSc/ Diploma/ Certificate in sedation
Aptitudes
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Team skills
- Punctual
- Disability and Equality awareness
- Flexible approach to work
- Able to work well under pressure
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Dental Hospital
Lower Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS1 2LY
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
