Job summary
The NHS is changing. More emphasis on community-based care means there's never been a better time to join us.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable Dental Therapist to join our professional team Inner North East London.
We're a close team but we're never exclusive, if you can bring a professional approach and fresh ideas we would love to hear from you
Main duties of the job
Could you use your skills and experience to support the NHS to deliver great patient care?
We're always looking for enthusiastic, responsive, and adaptable people to join our outstanding trust.
We put patients first and we expect all of our colleagues to do the same, so although NHS experience isn't a requirement for this role you'll need to share our passion for delivering excellent patient care and keep that passion at the forefront of your professional activity at all times.
The challenges come thick and fast in this role but you'll know that your input is contributing to the excellent experience our patients and service users have every day.
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 values compassionate 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.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage 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.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage 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
- Diploma in Dental Therapy; GDC Registered Dental Therapist with post qualification in extended skills to allow the administration of inferior dental blocks; Performer number
Desirable
- Dental Sedation Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 1 year post qualification experience delivering high quality clinical standards.
- Experience with use of a computer dental application patient management database.
- Utilises effective communication skills to build trusting partnerships with service users and/or partner agencies.
- Proven ability to work within a team and to work under own initiative.
- Good organisational skills & ability to prioritise.
Desirable
- Experience of using Dentally dental application.
- Experience of working in a community dental service setting/management of Paediatric patients.
- Experience of treating patients under sedation.
- Experience of working under Direct Access.
Knowledge
Essential
- In depth understanding of Oral Health.
- Knowledge of Delivering Better Oral Health, The Toolkit, 4th edition, to enable giving advice and application of evidence, informed actions as part of consistent messages provided by the dental team.
- Understanding of dental legislation and its application.
- Thorough understanding of the importance of meeting CQC outcomes.
- Maintain clinical registration and CPD to develop own capabilities and create culture of shared learning.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - ability to use tact, diplomacy and empathy.
- IT skills to record the clinical procedures performed
- Excellent time management
- Excellent clinical skills to cope with the demand of clinical dentistry
- Excellent verbal and written communication with all members of the team and partner agencies across a range of sectors.
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate post certification training in varying the detail but not the direction of a prescription
- Able to demonstrate post certification training in prescribing radiographs
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Professional and adaptable
- Willingness to undertake further training as required
- Motivated
- Flexible and Reliable
- Courteous
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma in Dental Therapy; GDC Registered Dental Therapist with post qualification in extended skills to allow the administration of inferior dental blocks; Performer number
Desirable
- Dental Sedation Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 1 year post qualification experience delivering high quality clinical standards.
- Experience with use of a computer dental application patient management database.
- Utilises effective communication skills to build trusting partnerships with service users and/or partner agencies.
- Proven ability to work within a team and to work under own initiative.
- Good organisational skills & ability to prioritise.
Desirable
- Experience of using Dentally dental application.
- Experience of working in a community dental service setting/management of Paediatric patients.
- Experience of treating patients under sedation.
- Experience of working under Direct Access.
Knowledge
Essential
- In depth understanding of Oral Health.
- Knowledge of Delivering Better Oral Health, The Toolkit, 4th edition, to enable giving advice and application of evidence, informed actions as part of consistent messages provided by the dental team.
- Understanding of dental legislation and its application.
- Thorough understanding of the importance of meeting CQC outcomes.
- Maintain clinical registration and CPD to develop own capabilities and create culture of shared learning.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - ability to use tact, diplomacy and empathy.
- IT skills to record the clinical procedures performed
- Excellent time management
- Excellent clinical skills to cope with the demand of clinical dentistry
- Excellent verbal and written communication with all members of the team and partner agencies across a range of sectors.
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate post certification training in varying the detail but not the direction of a prescription
- Able to demonstrate post certification training in prescribing radiographs
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Professional and adaptable
- Willingness to undertake further training as required
- Motivated
- Flexible and Reliable
- Courteous
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).
