Job summary
PTHB is looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual to join our pan Powys community dental service on a full-time basis of 37.5 hours per week. The post is for a senior community dentist with experience treating both special care and paediatric patients. The successful candidate should ideally be competent using inhalation sedation or willing to undergo further training to gain competency. PTHB community dental service provides a wide range of dental services including traditional community dental services, routine general dental services, specialist services such as paediatric, endodontic and oral surgery. In addition, we carry out mobile dental services using the mobile dental unit, domiciliary dentistry and are responsible for delivering the designed to smile programme and Gwen am Byth.
All clinics have access to a cloud based modern IT system including access to digital OPT and CBT. Clinicians have freedom to use a variety of materials and equipment is modern and well maintained. Although we have no district hospital in Powys, we pride ourselves on doing everything that is safe to do so in a primary and community care environment
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be responsible for helping plan dental services for special care patients, including patients who suffer from anxiety and dental phobias. The role will require the individual to look after an established list of special care patients and accept referrals for new special care patients within the service. There will be a requirement to provide domiciliary services as well as providing urgent access when capacity allows. In addition to treating special care patients, you will be an expected to accept referrals for children.
We are always looking for innovative solutions to deliver services and are integrated into the health boards wider healthcare teams. The service also has two foundation trainees working across two of our sites.
About us
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
communication
Essential
- Excellent oral and written skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate graduate qualification or equivalent in Dentistry
- Full registration with the GDC
Desirable
- Relevant postgraduate Dental Qualification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Proven track record of being able to work on own initiative
- Competent clinician. Level 2 competency in special care and peadiatric dentistry
- Experience in special care dentistry
Desirable
- Experience of working in multi-disciplinary settings
- Competent in Inhalation Sedation and GA
Technical Smills
Essential
- Ability to achieve and maintain professional standards
- Knowledge of General Dental Services including use of electronic record keeping, NHS rules and regulations, understanding of the current FP17W form. Knowledge of Contract Reform and principles in Wales
Desirable
- Ability to readily understand and analyse information
- Working knowledge of the Welsh healthcare system
- I.T skills
- Working knowledge of the current Welsh NHS policies/processes insofar as they relate to the delivery of special care dentistry in Wales
Skills, Abilities, Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to be methodical with a good attention to detail
- Ability to work calmly under pressure
- A willingness to undertake further training and personal development as required
Desirable
- A full driving licence and ability to travel both within and outside Powys as required
Person Specification
communication
Essential
- Excellent oral and written skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate graduate qualification or equivalent in Dentistry
- Full registration with the GDC
Desirable
- Relevant postgraduate Dental Qualification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Proven track record of being able to work on own initiative
- Competent clinician. Level 2 competency in special care and peadiatric dentistry
- Experience in special care dentistry
Desirable
- Experience of working in multi-disciplinary settings
- Competent in Inhalation Sedation and GA
Technical Smills
Essential
- Ability to achieve and maintain professional standards
- Knowledge of General Dental Services including use of electronic record keeping, NHS rules and regulations, understanding of the current FP17W form. Knowledge of Contract Reform and principles in Wales
Desirable
- Ability to readily understand and analyse information
- Working knowledge of the Welsh healthcare system
- I.T skills
- Working knowledge of the current Welsh NHS policies/processes insofar as they relate to the delivery of special care dentistry in Wales
Skills, Abilities, Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to be methodical with a good attention to detail
- Ability to work calmly under pressure
- A willingness to undertake further training and personal development as required
Desirable
- A full driving licence and ability to travel both within and outside Powys as required
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).
