Job summary
Applications are invited for an enthusiastic registered Specialists in Paediatric Dentistry to join our Community Dental Service, part of the Specialised Dental Service of Wirral Community Health & care NHS Foundation Trust . The role is a bank role and is to support the provision of paediatric exodontia under general anaesthesia. Previous experience of this is essential. Available sessions will be Saturdays + possibly some in hours work.
The Specialised Dental Service provides both Community Dental Services and PDS services at several sites across the Wirral area and may include treatment on a domiciliary basis
Many patients have complex needs and may be referred to the service for one-off courses of treatment or may be cared for on an on-going basis within the service.
The role may include supervision and training of dental professionals in training. Previous experience in this field is advantageous.
You should be confident, be able to work under pressure and have the ability to communicate with staff at all levels throughout the organisation.
Candidates must hold a recognised dentist qualification, be registered with the GDC and must hold a performer number on the National Performers List in England. They should be registered on the GDC specialist list as a Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry. This should be confirmed in your application.
Please note that this is NOT a training post.
Main duties of the job
- To provide paediatric exodontia under general anaesthetic.
- To ensure that the service delivery of special care dental services within the Specialised Paediatric Dental Services is in line with National and Local guidance
- To provide training and support for dental professions in training, including undergraduate dental professionals and dentists in foundation training , dental core training and Specialist training.
- This list is not exhaustive
About us
Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as Good by CQC (Dec 2023) with some outstanding areas.
As an aspiring outstanding Trust we have numerous policies and procedures in place which provide standard organisational ways of working, in line with organisational objectives, relevant legislation and requirements. Policies allow for continuity and consistency within the Trust. Employees must abide by and adhere to all Wirral Community NHS Trust's policies, at all times.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full details of role are outlined in the attached job description.
Successful candidates will need to make themselves initially availablein hours for local induction (Thursdays and / or Fridays) and IT induction (Mondays).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full details of role are outlined in the attached job description.
Successful candidates will need to make themselves initially availablein hours for local induction (Thursdays and / or Fridays) and IT induction (Mondays).
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- BDS (or equivalent)
- A postgraduate qualification in Dentistry
- Full GDC registration with entry on the GDC specialist list in Paediatric Dentistry
- Inclusion on an appropriate Dental Performers List
- Membership of a Defence organisation
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Desirable
- Postgraduate certificate in sedation
- Formal qualification in clinical teaching
- Knowledge of Dentally dental software
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Comprehensive clinical experience in Paediatric Dentistry with post qualification work in hospital and community environments
- Experience of and competence in the management of patients with complex Paediatric Dentistry problems
- Understanding and experience of the management of patients with multidisciplinary problems, both dental and / or medical and liaison with other dental, medical and other specialist colleagues
- Wide experience of working with GA in hospitals and use of appropriate sedation techniques
- Experience of teaching
- Experience of supervision
- Experience of professional and clinical leadership
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to CPD, both general and within the clinical speciality
- Ability to work as an effective team member of a multidisciplinary team
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present to large groups as required
- Ability to fulfil principal responsibilities and competencies listed in job description.
- Ability to network and develop relationships.
- Ability to work for Trust which is constantly changing and improving its service.
- Self motivation / flexibility.
- Understanding of principals and applications of clinical research.
- Experience of postgraduate and undergraduate teaching and training.
- Understanding of principals of clinical governance, audit and risk management.
- Experience of development of clinical services.
- Appraisal training.
Desirable
- Membership of, and active involvement with relevant specialist societies
- Experience of clinical research
- Experience of staff mentoring.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- UK full driving licence and access to a car
- Hepatitis B vaccination with confirmed immunity
- Confirmed immunity to other blood-borne viruses
- Smart presentation
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- BDS (or equivalent)
- A postgraduate qualification in Dentistry
- Full GDC registration with entry on the GDC specialist list in Paediatric Dentistry
- Inclusion on an appropriate Dental Performers List
- Membership of a Defence organisation
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Desirable
- Postgraduate certificate in sedation
- Formal qualification in clinical teaching
- Knowledge of Dentally dental software
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Comprehensive clinical experience in Paediatric Dentistry with post qualification work in hospital and community environments
- Experience of and competence in the management of patients with complex Paediatric Dentistry problems
- Understanding and experience of the management of patients with multidisciplinary problems, both dental and / or medical and liaison with other dental, medical and other specialist colleagues
- Wide experience of working with GA in hospitals and use of appropriate sedation techniques
- Experience of teaching
- Experience of supervision
- Experience of professional and clinical leadership
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to CPD, both general and within the clinical speciality
- Ability to work as an effective team member of a multidisciplinary team
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present to large groups as required
- Ability to fulfil principal responsibilities and competencies listed in job description.
- Ability to network and develop relationships.
- Ability to work for Trust which is constantly changing and improving its service.
- Self motivation / flexibility.
- Understanding of principals and applications of clinical research.
- Experience of postgraduate and undergraduate teaching and training.
- Understanding of principals of clinical governance, audit and risk management.
- Experience of development of clinical services.
- Appraisal training.
Desirable
- Membership of, and active involvement with relevant specialist societies
- Experience of clinical research
- Experience of staff mentoring.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- UK full driving licence and access to a car
- Hepatitis B vaccination with confirmed immunity
- Confirmed immunity to other blood-borne viruses
- Smart presentation
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
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
