Job summary
Specialist in Special Care Dentistry
We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and experienced person for the post of Specialist in Special Care Dentistry. You will be working across the service, delivering care to Special care patients including provision of treatment under sedation and general anaesthesia. You will provide clinical leadership in Special Care Dentistry including the development of relevant protocols and the training and mentoring of staff.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate clinical leadership within an NHS setting. Candidates will have drive and enthusiasm for service development and improvement to include the teaching and supervision of staff.
The postholder will work across North Yorkshire & York providing clinical care, peer support and supervision. In addition, there will be an expectation that the postholder will also work closely with colleagues in the wider Community Dental Service.
Main duties of the job
- Provision of adult special care dentistry at level 2 and 3a within the Community Dental service, working at Community clinics and acute hospitals in Scarborough, York, Malton and Harrogate.
- Delivery of dental care under conscious sedation and general anaesthesia
- Providing clinical leadership in Special Care Dentistry
- Development of innovative new pathways to enhance access for patients groups who fall within the remit of Special Care Dentistry
- Actively participating in the overall service management team at both departmental and Directorate level.
- Taking an active role in the development of Special Care Dentistry at a regional level through involvement with the relevant Managed Clinical Network
- Teaching and training of dental officers and trainees, which will include Dental Core Trainees and Specialist Trainees
- Responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing education.
About us
The Spa town of Harrogate is surrounded by the beautiful countryside of the Yorkshire Dales, with excellent facilities in the area for sports and outdoor activities. There is a healthy nightlife with a number of popular bars and restaurants within the town centre and the city hosts a number of annual events such as The Yorkshire Show, The Annual Flower Show and several sporting events.
Major cities Leeds and York are conveniently close. The area also offers a choice of outstanding local schools.
Harrogate tops a recent small trust research league table, and research interests are supported by a team of dedicated research nurses.
The Trust has an excellent Postgraduate Medical Centre which carries a full programme of events including and offers access to a Medical Library and a Clinical Skills Lab with high fidelity simulation facilities. The post is non-training; however, opportunities for development will be available.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for full details of the role and responsibilities.
For any queries or more information about the role, please contact:
Caroline H Graham, caroline.graham3@nhs.net or 01423 542323
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for full details of the role and responsibilities.
For any queries or more information about the role, please contact:
Caroline H Graham, caroline.graham3@nhs.net or 01423 542323
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously ?Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary setting ?Maintenance of CPD portfolio in line with GDC regulations oExperience of managing Special Care patients of high complexity oPrevious involvement in planning and delivering special care dentistry under general anaesthesia ?Experience of work in the salaried dental service ?Experience in leadership in the field of SCD
- BDS or equivalent ?Full GDC registration ?Entry on the Specialist List for Special Care Dentistry or within 6 months of completion of Specialist Training in Special Care Dentistry ?NHS Performer list number
- oTeam player - with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams oGood interpersonal skills oAbility to communicate effectively oGood organisational skills oAwareness of professional issues oIT literate oEvidence of leading clinical audit in the field of Special Care Dentistry
- oExperience in Clinical Supervision of Specialist Trainees / DCTs oExperience in delivery of Post Graduate teaching and training
- oAbility to travel oAbility to work flexibly across multiple sites oEnhanced level DBS check oCommitment to the specialty of Special Care Dentistry
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously ?Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary setting ?Maintenance of CPD portfolio in line with GDC regulations oExperience of managing Special Care patients of high complexity oPrevious involvement in planning and delivering special care dentistry under general anaesthesia ?Experience of work in the salaried dental service ?Experience in leadership in the field of SCD
- BDS or equivalent ?Full GDC registration ?Entry on the Specialist List for Special Care Dentistry or within 6 months of completion of Specialist Training in Special Care Dentistry ?NHS Performer list number
- oTeam player - with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams oGood interpersonal skills oAbility to communicate effectively oGood organisational skills oAwareness of professional issues oIT literate oEvidence of leading clinical audit in the field of Special Care Dentistry
- oExperience in Clinical Supervision of Specialist Trainees / DCTs oExperience in delivery of Post Graduate teaching and training
- oAbility to travel oAbility to work flexibly across multiple sites oEnhanced level DBS check oCommitment to the specialty of Special Care Dentistry
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).
