Job summary
We are seeking the appointment of an enthusiastic candidate for a substantive Consultant post working for the Community Dental Service (CDS), based at St Georges Centre, Middleton. The available post is for 8 sessions but candidates wishing to work part-time or in a job share are encouraged to apply. The post is designed to provide consultant leadership for the Leeds CDS.
We are a city-wide service with clinics at Yeadon, Middleton and Chapeltown and you would be expected to work from all 3 of these clinics.
There is no on call with this post.
As a team we are committed to providing a high-quality service to our community and committed to developing as a team Good written, verbal and communication skills are essential and previous knowledge of dental software/systems would be desirable although training will be provided.
The postholder will also be active in postgraduate teaching and will have opportunities to develop appropriate research interests.
We will need you to be flexible in your approach to work as you will need to work at all of the clinics across Leeds, ability to travel is essential.
Applicants should be on the Specialist Register and have completed the Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Exam (ISFE) at the time of appointment (or within 6 months of time of interview) (Paeds) and be on the Special Care Specialist Register and have completed 24 months of working at Specialist level at the time of appointment (Special Care).
Main duties of the job
- Your primary responsibility will be to lead the service as a Consultant for Special Care Dentistry within Leeds CDS.
- To take a lead role as Consultant for Special Care Dentistry within Leeds CDS.
- To be responsible for the delivery of high quality, comprehensive special care dental services for Leeds residents who cannot be treated within a General Dental Practitioner setting and whose needs fit with the remit of the Leeds CDS.
- To provide a seamless dental service across the primary and secondary care boundary.
- To provide strategic direction and professional clinical leadership of the service.
- To undertake regular clinical sessions and lead the General Anaesthetic Services for adults requiring specialist dental care in the Leeds CDS.
- To play an active role as trainer for JDFCTs, Tier 2 participants, DCTs, StRs and other trainees within Leeds CDS.
- To support the culture of continuous service improvement to meet future patient needs.
About us
Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right to Work
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Please note that the interviews for this role will be held on 11th of September 2024.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES OF THE POST
1.
To
take a lead role as Consultant for Special Care Dentistry within Leeds CDS
2.
To
be responsible for the delivery of high quality, comprehensive special care dental
services for Leeds residents who cannot be treated within a General Dental
Practitioner setting and whose needs fit with the remit
of the Leeds CDS.
3.
To
provide a seamless dental service across the primary and secondary care
boundary
4.
To
provide strategic direction and professional clinical leadership of the service.
5.
To
undertake regular clinical sessions and lead the General Anaesthetic Services
for adults requiring specialist dental care in the Leeds CDS
6.
To
play an active role as trainer for JDFCTs, Tier 2 participants, DCTs, StRs and
other trainees within Leeds CDS.
7.
To
support the culture of continuous service improvement to meet future patient
needs.
RESPONSIBILITIES
OF THE POST
Clinical
1.
To
undertake 5 clinical sessions per week on clinically focussed duties in
relation to special care dentistry across three local centres and the Leeds Teaching
Hospitals.
2.
To
provide outpatient care directly requiring the experience and skills
commensurate with consultant level training.
3.
To
devise treatment plans for dental patients and to oversee the implementation
thereof at the clinic base.
4.
To
triage complex referrals to the service and ensure appropriate outcome for
treatment delivery in terms of operator and venue, ie to senior clinicians,
dental officers, therapist or hygienist.
5.
To
carry out treatment of Tier 3a/3b patients and take overall responsibility for
the overall delivery and pathway of care in relation to special care dentistry.
6.
To
monitor and tutor other members of the Team to develop these skills.
7.
The
lead the General Anaesthetic Services in the Leeds CDS, assessing patients
referred by general dental practitioners or other dentists/dental professionals
working within Leeds CDS.
8.
Any
other duties commensurate with the nature and level of this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES OF THE POST
1.
To
take a lead role as Consultant for Special Care Dentistry within Leeds CDS
2.
To
be responsible for the delivery of high quality, comprehensive special care dental
services for Leeds residents who cannot be treated within a General Dental
Practitioner setting and whose needs fit with the remit
of the Leeds CDS.
3.
To
provide a seamless dental service across the primary and secondary care
boundary
4.
To
provide strategic direction and professional clinical leadership of the service.
5.
To
undertake regular clinical sessions and lead the General Anaesthetic Services
for adults requiring specialist dental care in the Leeds CDS
6.
To
play an active role as trainer for JDFCTs, Tier 2 participants, DCTs, StRs and
other trainees within Leeds CDS.
7.
To
support the culture of continuous service improvement to meet future patient
needs.
RESPONSIBILITIES
OF THE POST
Clinical
1.
To
undertake 5 clinical sessions per week on clinically focussed duties in
relation to special care dentistry across three local centres and the Leeds Teaching
Hospitals.
2.
To
provide outpatient care directly requiring the experience and skills
commensurate with consultant level training.
3.
To
devise treatment plans for dental patients and to oversee the implementation
thereof at the clinic base.
4.
To
triage complex referrals to the service and ensure appropriate outcome for
treatment delivery in terms of operator and venue, ie to senior clinicians,
dental officers, therapist or hygienist.
5.
To
carry out treatment of Tier 3a/3b patients and take overall responsibility for
the overall delivery and pathway of care in relation to special care dentistry.
6.
To
monitor and tutor other members of the Team to develop these skills.
7.
The
lead the General Anaesthetic Services in the Leeds CDS, assessing patients
referred by general dental practitioners or other dentists/dental professionals
working within Leeds CDS.
8.
Any
other duties commensurate with the nature and level of this post.
Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the attached job description for detailed requirements.
Desirable
- Please refer to the attached job description for detailed requirements.
General Requirements
Essential
- Membership in Special Care Dentistry or Equivalent
- Possession of a CCST in Special Care Dentistry or equivalent for other European Economic Area (EEA) -Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC)
Desirable
- Diploma in Special Care Dentistry Essential
- 2 years experience working at Specialist level in Special Care Dentistr--Experience of providing supervision to staff
- Demonstrate knowledge and experience of multidisciplinary and multi-agency team working Desirable -Management of clinical services
- Experience of establishing and developing a trust wide service
- Demonstrate an understanding of how to develop the local service in the post applied for.
Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the attached job description for detailed requirements.
Desirable
- Please refer to the attached job description for detailed requirements.
General Requirements
Essential
- Membership in Special Care Dentistry or Equivalent
- Possession of a CCST in Special Care Dentistry or equivalent for other European Economic Area (EEA) -Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC)
Desirable
- Diploma in Special Care Dentistry Essential
- 2 years experience working at Specialist level in Special Care Dentistr--Experience of providing supervision to staff
- Demonstrate knowledge and experience of multidisciplinary and multi-agency team working Desirable -Management of clinical services
- Experience of establishing and developing a trust wide service
- Demonstrate an understanding of how to develop the local service in the post applied for.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
