Job summary
UHBW Primary Care Dental ServicesBand A Dental Officer, , 5 days 1.0 wte.An opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Dentist to join our Primary Care Dental Service has arisen as a Band A Dental Officer. This post is permanent full-time 5 days. Working in a well equipped, modern surgery in an attractive location Well supported by Senior Clinicians, highly experienced dental nurses, Operations manager and Clinical Director.
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to provide high quality NHS routine care and emergency care to a diverse range of patients of all ages from the locality including those patients with additional needs. We have six sites across Bristol, Bath and Weston and there may be some travelling to additional sites. Treatment using local anaesthetic and conscious sedation as appropriate to clinical needs and the appointed candidate's clinical skills. Oral health assessment and treatment of child and adult patients because of their disability, medical status, or complexity of care are considered as having "Additional Needs" and are unable to obtain dental care from other NHS resources. The post holder will be required to carry out domiciliary visits as required, as well as attending in-patients in local hospitals and nursing homes.
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
You will be expected to provide high quality NHS routine care and emergency care to a diverse range of patients of all ages from the locality including those patients with additional needs. We have six sites across Bristol, Bath and Weston and there may be some travelling to additional sites. Treatment using local anaesthetic and conscious sedation as appropriate to clinical needs and the appointed candidate's clinical skills. Oral health assessment and treatment of child and adult patients because of their disability, medical status, or complexity of care are considered as having "Additional Needs" and are unable to obtain dental care from other NHS resources. The post holder will be required to carry out domiciliary visits as required, as well as attending in-patients in local hospitals and nursing homes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be expected to provide high quality NHS routine care and emergency care to a diverse range of patients of all ages from the locality including those patients with additional needs. We have six sites across Bristol, Bath and Weston and there may be some travelling to additional sites. Treatment using local anaesthetic and conscious sedation as appropriate to clinical needs and the appointed candidate's clinical skills. Oral health assessment and treatment of child and adult patients because of their disability, medical status, or complexity of care are considered as having "Additional Needs" and are unable to obtain dental care from other NHS resources. The post holder will be required to carry out domiciliary visits as required, as well as attending in-patients in local hospitals and nursing homes.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Understanding the principles of evidence-based dentistry and evidence of application within clinical practice.
Desirable
- Evidence of excellent professional practice in special needs dentistry to include equivalent experience of treating patients with management problems and high treatment needs.
- Previous experience in general practice/hospital/CDS or PDS.
- Experience of working within the Salaried Dental Service with active involvement in service development.
- Previous involvement in epidemiological surveys
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Organisational skills including evidence of ability to prioritise workload.
- Excellent communication skills
- Evidence of commitment to continuing postgraduate professional development.
- Participation in audit programmes
Desirable
- Ability to lead by example and motivate a team.
- Evidence of leadership skills, including the ability to manage support and ancillary staff
- Experience of teaching junior staff, undergraduate dentists' or ancillary staff
- Evidence of changed practice through clinical audit programme.
Aptitudes
Essential
- Full registration with the GDC
- Active NHS Performer Number
- A current Full UK driving license and car user
- Evidence of entitlement to live and work in the UK
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- BDS or equivalent degree (prizes, awards, distinctions)
- Evidence of an up to date completed CPD log
Desirable
- A relevant post graduate qualification (would be desirable)
- Evidence of a verified sedation (IHS/IV) performers log
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Understanding the principles of evidence-based dentistry and evidence of application within clinical practice.
Desirable
- Evidence of excellent professional practice in special needs dentistry to include equivalent experience of treating patients with management problems and high treatment needs.
- Previous experience in general practice/hospital/CDS or PDS.
- Experience of working within the Salaried Dental Service with active involvement in service development.
- Previous involvement in epidemiological surveys
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Organisational skills including evidence of ability to prioritise workload.
- Excellent communication skills
- Evidence of commitment to continuing postgraduate professional development.
- Participation in audit programmes
Desirable
- Ability to lead by example and motivate a team.
- Evidence of leadership skills, including the ability to manage support and ancillary staff
- Experience of teaching junior staff, undergraduate dentists' or ancillary staff
- Evidence of changed practice through clinical audit programme.
Aptitudes
Essential
- Full registration with the GDC
- Active NHS Performer Number
- A current Full UK driving license and car user
- Evidence of entitlement to live and work in the UK
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- BDS or equivalent degree (prizes, awards, distinctions)
- Evidence of an up to date completed CPD log
Desirable
- A relevant post graduate qualification (would be desirable)
- Evidence of a verified sedation (IHS/IV) performers log
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 Royal Infirmary
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
