Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band B Senior Dental Officer to join our Community Dental Service.
The ideal candidate will be passionate about delivering high quality dental care and will have experience with adults and children with additional dental needs.
The Community Dental Service is a specialised service that provides dental treatment for children, adults and older people who, because of additional needs such as learning disabilities, physical disabilities or vulnerability, are unable to access general dental care.
If you are interested and would like to discuss flexibility of hours/Job plan location, please contact us
Main duties of the job
We are looking to recruit a Senior Dental Officer based at the Kingswood Dental Clinic, Harrogate and flexibility to work in Skipton if/and when required.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated Dentist to work as part of a team in the West Locality of HDFT Community Dental Services.
The post holder will be responsible for the clinical treatment of paediatric and adult patients, including those with special needs. The successful applicant should have experience in provision of dental care to children and adults, including the use of Relative Analgesia (or willing to undertake training) and General Anaesthesia. They should hold a current registration with the GDC and NHS performer number.
About us
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
North Yorkshire and York is an area of outstanding natural beauty with a varied landscape of moors, dales and a spectacular coastline, quaint villages, historic market towns and cities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Plan; Harrogate (Kingswood House Dental Clinic)
The post holder is responsible for;
- Providing efficient and responsive clinical treatment under local anaesthetic, conscious sedation and general anaesthesia and preventative care for patients within the HDFT CDS locality.
- Provide advice and emergency care to all groups of patients seen within the community dental service.
- To provide continuing care to patients with special needs and that are unable to be treated within the general dental service
- To cover in our Skipton clinic if and when required
- Occasional cover for General Anaesthetic sessions in York District Hospital
A full list of the responsibilities can be found in the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Plan; Harrogate (Kingswood House Dental Clinic)
The post holder is responsible for;
- Providing efficient and responsive clinical treatment under local anaesthetic, conscious sedation and general anaesthesia and preventative care for patients within the HDFT CDS locality.
- Provide advice and emergency care to all groups of patients seen within the community dental service.
- To provide continuing care to patients with special needs and that are unable to be treated within the general dental service
- To cover in our Skipton clinic if and when required
- Occasional cover for General Anaesthetic sessions in York District Hospital
A full list of the responsibilities can be found in the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully registered with the GDC
- Dental Performers Number
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in Conscious Sedation
- Post graduate qualification in Intravenous Sedation
- Other Post graduate qualification eg MDFS/Special Care Dentistry and Paediatric Dentistry
Experience
Essential
- Working within NHS Dentistry
- Experience of delivering dental care in a range of dental settings
- Experience and can demonstrate competency in Level 2 Dentistry
Desirable
- Experience in Conscious sedation
- Experience in GA
- Supervising trainees
- Management Experience
- Experience of working with Paediatric and Adult Special Care patients
Skills and Apptitude
Essential
- Knowledge of working with a dental software package
- Experience of treating phobic or difficult patient's.
- Excellent verbal and non verbal communication skills.
- Able to prioritise workload in a demanding environment.
Desirable
- Experience of Systems for Dentist Software
- Provision of dental care under Intravenous Sedation/general Anesthetic
- Provision of dental care under inhalation sedation
- Enhanced clinical skills which will support the delivery of services outlined in the service specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Full Driving licence with a car
- To work from other clinics as part of job plan discussions if required to cover
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully registered with the GDC
- Dental Performers Number
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in Conscious Sedation
- Post graduate qualification in Intravenous Sedation
- Other Post graduate qualification eg MDFS/Special Care Dentistry and Paediatric Dentistry
Experience
Essential
- Working within NHS Dentistry
- Experience of delivering dental care in a range of dental settings
- Experience and can demonstrate competency in Level 2 Dentistry
Desirable
- Experience in Conscious sedation
- Experience in GA
- Supervising trainees
- Management Experience
- Experience of working with Paediatric and Adult Special Care patients
Skills and Apptitude
Essential
- Knowledge of working with a dental software package
- Experience of treating phobic or difficult patient's.
- Excellent verbal and non verbal communication skills.
- Able to prioritise workload in a demanding environment.
Desirable
- Experience of Systems for Dentist Software
- Provision of dental care under Intravenous Sedation/general Anesthetic
- Provision of dental care under inhalation sedation
- Enhanced clinical skills which will support the delivery of services outlined in the service specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Full Driving licence with a car
- To work from other clinics as part of job plan discussions if required to cover
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).
