Job summary
This role is located in a British Overseas Territory, therefore UK legislation such as the Data Protection Act (2018) and the Equality Act (2010), or similar, may not apply.
The successful applicant will be doing the following
- Provide routine & specialised dental services to patients; adults and children.
- Provide emergency dental services within clinical competence.
- Liaising with referrers, carers, and other healthcare professionals.
- Coordinating care for patients with complex needs across service.
This role is permanent with a one year probation period.
Main duties of the job
- Provide dental services of expected clinical standard to patients in the surgery, during home visits, in residential facilities and other locations as may be specified.
- Respond to dental problems presented by patients, including history taking, examination, diagnosis, investigation, treatment and referral where appropriate.
- Provide appropriate dental health promotion, preventative dental care and advice to all patients within the context of primary dental health care.
- Clinical duties in relation to comprehensive dental screening, survey and treatment services, including emergency treatment for patients requiring Special Care Dentistry and Specialist Occasional Care. This may vary with time to meet changing needs. Dental Care may be provided from a variety of clinic premises, including mobile clinics and may involve domiciliary visits where appropriate.
- It is normal for this post to treat patients in wheelchairs using the wheelchair recliner, including bariatric patients, and to be able to use hoists.
- Provision of dental treatment under General Anaesthetic in and conscious sedation.
- Lead on and participate in screening programmes and epidemiological surveys, including planning, analysing and reporting findings.
- Build up a patient base, with commitment to total care for these patients, including follow-up, organised record-keeping and proactive efforts, where appropriate.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS NOT THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION
About us
Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory at the southernmost tip of the Iberian Peninsula, easily reached in just over 2 hours (flying time) from London, Bristol or Manchester airports.
Gibraltar has a rich history, shaped by its position as a gateway between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean. It is a thriving modern city with a mix of British and Mediterranean influences. English is the official language, but Spanish is also widely spoken.
The Gibraltar Health Authority (GHA) is the public healthcare provider for the people of Gibraltar offering physical and mental health services. The GHA aims to provide high quality, accessible healthcare for all residents, and it operates a range of services from primary care to more specialised treatments.
The GHAs responsibilities include: services through clinics, outpatient services, and hospital care. Managing emergency medical services and accident and emergency (A&E) services. Conducting health campaigns and initiatives aimed at disease prevention and health promotion. Offering mental health care and community-based health services.
Services are mainly provided from St. Bernards Hospital. The hospital also collaborates with international medical institutions for specialised treatment and support.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Engage positively in the developing primary and secondary care information systems and contribute fully to the building up of a clinical database.
- Provide an on-call service and respond as required to appropriate incidents.
- Provide emergency cover for absent colleagues.
- Experience in organising, managing, and running dental clinics.
- Ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and patient flow.
- Oversight of dental nurses, therapists, and administrative staff.
- To undertake any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as requested by the GHA Management.
- Assist the Clinical Director/Divisional Lead/Office of Medical Director in fulfilling the operational requirements of the Dental Department.
- Attend team meetings, advisory meetings and other meetings as may be required in the interests of patient care or the health service.
- Establish and maintain accurate, legible, organised and properly summarised clinical dental records.
- Provide free sickness certification and certification on the fitness for return to work.
- Develop clear systems of communication and referral arrangements.
- Leading a multidisciplinary dental team.
- Providing clinical supervision and mentoring to junior staff.
- Supporting performance reviews and professional development.
- Involvement in planning and improving dental services, especially for special care or community settings.
- Contributing to policy development, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
- To practise clinical audit in dentistry and take responsibility for personal Continuing Professional Development.
- To contribute to the teaching of dental staff and to the continuing education of professional colleagues.
- To share responsibility for the supervision, training and professional development of staff working in the speciality.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Engage positively in the developing primary and secondary care information systems and contribute fully to the building up of a clinical database.
- Provide an on-call service and respond as required to appropriate incidents.
- Provide emergency cover for absent colleagues.
- Experience in organising, managing, and running dental clinics.
- Ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and patient flow.
- Oversight of dental nurses, therapists, and administrative staff.
- To undertake any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as requested by the GHA Management.
- Assist the Clinical Director/Divisional Lead/Office of Medical Director in fulfilling the operational requirements of the Dental Department.
- Attend team meetings, advisory meetings and other meetings as may be required in the interests of patient care or the health service.
- Establish and maintain accurate, legible, organised and properly summarised clinical dental records.
- Provide free sickness certification and certification on the fitness for return to work.
- Develop clear systems of communication and referral arrangements.
- Leading a multidisciplinary dental team.
- Providing clinical supervision and mentoring to junior staff.
- Supporting performance reviews and professional development.
- Involvement in planning and improving dental services, especially for special care or community settings.
- Contributing to policy development, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
- To practise clinical audit in dentistry and take responsibility for personal Continuing Professional Development.
- To contribute to the teaching of dental staff and to the continuing education of professional colleagues.
- To share responsibility for the supervision, training and professional development of staff working in the speciality.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Min 3 years of experience working in a Primary Care Setting
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications (Essential)
- Registered dental qualification
- Full registration with GMRB/GDC
Desirable
- Registration on Specialist list for special care dentistry/paediatric dentistry or equivalent experience
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Min 3 years of experience working in a Primary Care Setting
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications (Essential)
- Registered dental qualification
- Full registration with GMRB/GDC
Desirable
- Registration on Specialist list for special care dentistry/paediatric dentistry or equivalent experience
