Job summary
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a part time Dental Officer to work in our Prison Dental Services, based at HMP Maidstone.
We are seeking to appoint someone who is passionate about delivering a high quality standard of care to our patients.
You will be an ambassador for the service, providing patient centred and effective care is at the heart of everything we do and pride ourselves in demonstrating our values that people feel cared for, safe and confident that we are making a difference in everything we do.
Main duties of the job
You will be a dentist with a dental degree registrable in the UK and have a current registration with the GDC, a committed clinician able to provide flexible high quality dental care and committed to providing dental care for individuals who are detained in Her Majesty's Prisons.
About us
Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our valuesCompassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent
We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences
We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn't visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission
The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Satisfactory completion of dental Foundation training, performer number with NHS England
Desirable
- Experience of salaried service and/or special care dentistry.
- Qualification registerable with the General Dental Council
Experience
Essential
- Has current GDC registration with no restrictions and has a performer number with a minimum of 3 years' experience within NHS dentistry
- Experience of providing care which requires the application of sound ethical and professional principles in a complex physical, social or intellectual context.
- Professional clinical approach including participation in appraisal, peer review, clinical audit and continuing professional development activities.
- Sufficient knowledge, confidence and experience to deal sensitively and professionally with issues of poor or under performance in colleagues and other members of the dental team.
- Sufficient knowledge, confidence and experience to deal sensitively and professionally with issues of poor or under performance in colleagues and other members of the dental team.
- Actively puts patients' interests first and acts to protect them.
- Protects the confidentiality of patients' information.
- Maintains professional knowledge, competence and continuing professional development.
- Co-operates with other members of the dental team and other healthcare colleagues professionally in the interests of patients.
- Respects patients' dignity and choices.
Desirable
- Knowledge of SOEL Health dental system or similar computerised dental charging system
- Knowledge of wider dental environment
Knowledge
Essential
- Willingness to participate in clinical research and audit as directed with the potential to take the lead in clinical research projects or audits within their competence.
skills and Abilities
Essential
- Promotes a culture of patient-centred service and team working
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels, using persuasive, motivational and negotiating skills to ensure communication is received, understood and acted upon.
- Work independently
- Willing to participate in 360 degree appraisal process
- Ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Satisfactory completion of dental Foundation training, performer number with NHS England
Desirable
- Experience of salaried service and/or special care dentistry.
- Qualification registerable with the General Dental Council
Experience
Essential
- Has current GDC registration with no restrictions and has a performer number with a minimum of 3 years' experience within NHS dentistry
- Experience of providing care which requires the application of sound ethical and professional principles in a complex physical, social or intellectual context.
- Professional clinical approach including participation in appraisal, peer review, clinical audit and continuing professional development activities.
- Sufficient knowledge, confidence and experience to deal sensitively and professionally with issues of poor or under performance in colleagues and other members of the dental team.
- Sufficient knowledge, confidence and experience to deal sensitively and professionally with issues of poor or under performance in colleagues and other members of the dental team.
- Actively puts patients' interests first and acts to protect them.
- Protects the confidentiality of patients' information.
- Maintains professional knowledge, competence and continuing professional development.
- Co-operates with other members of the dental team and other healthcare colleagues professionally in the interests of patients.
- Respects patients' dignity and choices.
Desirable
- Knowledge of SOEL Health dental system or similar computerised dental charging system
- Knowledge of wider dental environment
Knowledge
Essential
- Willingness to participate in clinical research and audit as directed with the potential to take the lead in clinical research projects or audits within their competence.
skills and Abilities
Essential
- Promotes a culture of patient-centred service and team working
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels, using persuasive, motivational and negotiating skills to ensure communication is received, understood and acted upon.
- Work independently
- Willing to participate in 360 degree appraisal process
- Ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team
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).
