Speciality Dentist

Job description

Job responsibilities

To supervise the pre-clinical and clinical activity of the student Dental Hygienists and Therapists within Birmingham Dental Hospital

To be responsible for the delegation of appropriate clinical tasks to students

Supervising the assessment and treatment of patients referred to BSDHT

Preparing and delivery of teaching, lectures and tutorial support to students in line with the outcomes required by the General Dental Council

Demonstration of operative techniques in the Clinical Skills Suite during the pre-clinical course including basic clinical and instrumentation skills for treatment of adults and children

Compilation, standard setting and marking of written and practical assessments, in conjunction with other teaching staff of the School

Participating in the formative and summative assessments of the students by acting as Internal Examiner when required. To attend examination board meetings as required

Involvement with student welfare and support in conjunction with other staff of the school and the University of Birmingham

To undertake the management of acute problems for patients whilst under student care and to undertake treatments which are outside the skill and competence of students, which are necessary for the welfare and comfort of the patient

Supervision of student Dental Hygienists and Therapists during placements in other establishments on the occasions this may be required

Monitoring the care of equipment and instruments and ensuring adequate cross infection control and standards of professional conduct

Participation in Audit, Clinical Governance, Continued Professional Development and research

Acting and reporting on any physical or mental health issue arising in a student which may compromise the welfare of patients

Acting and reporting on any fitness to practise issue which may compromise the welfare of patients

Person Specification

Professional registration

Essential

• BDS/BChD

Desirable

• Teaching qualification
• Postgraduate qualification

Experience

Essential

• A wide range of clinical experience
• Present GDP/Salaried Services practice

Desirable

• Experience of teaching undergraduate students

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Demonstration of Teamworking skills
• Good organisational skills
• Willingness to learn new skills

Communication

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Good presentation skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

Birmingham Dental Hospital

5 Mill Pool Way

Birmingham

B5 7EG

Employer's website

https://www.bhamcommunity.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)