Job summary
Do you share our Health Board values; Caring for each other; Working together; Always improving? If so we would love for you to come and work for Swansea Bay University HB.
The Community Dental Service (CDS) in Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB) are inviting applications for the post of Senior Dental Officer (SDO) from self-motivated, dedicated and enthusiastic clinicians. The successful post holder will be joining a dynamic CDS team that comprises of a Clinical Lead, Consultant in Special Care Dentistry, Specialists in Paediatric Dentistry, Senior Dental officers, Dental Officers, Dental Therapists, Senior Dental Nurse and Dental Nurses that provide dental care for vulnerable adults and children.
Main duties of the job
The Community Dental Service (CDS) in Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB) provides dental care for vulnerable people of all ages who are unable to receive dental care in general dental practices. The CDS is seeking to appoint a SDO to help develop and deliver dental services. Experience of working in a CDS is desirable, however, an understanding of patients' needs with conditions such as dementia, autism, learning disabilities and those with complex medical conditions is essential. A significant part of the SDO role will involve providing treatment using conscious sedation and possibly general anaesthesia (GA).
This is a permanent full time position, the successful post holder will be based in a CDS clinic in Swansea, but will also be expected to provide clinical activities at other clinics and hospitals within the CDS area of responsibility. This includes supporting GA lists in Princess of Wales Hospital (POW), Bridgend. Clinical activities will include working in a variety of CDS clinics, providing domiciliary dental care in care homes and patients' homes, utilising wheelchair and bariatric aids when required, visiting secure and rehabilitation units as the service demands require.
The CDS is involved in National Epidemiology surveys and also manages SBUHB Designed to Smile, Gwen am Byth and Transformation Programmes.
About us
Swansea Bay University Health Board has responsibility for the health of around 390,000 people in the Neath Port Talbot and Swansea areas, with a budget of around £1 billion and employing 12,500 people. We are a University Health Board working in partnership with Swansea University, Swansea School of Medicine, the School of Health Science and the Institute of Life Science. The HB has three major hospitals providing a range of services: Morriston and Singleton hospitals in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot hospital in Baglan, Port Talbot.
The Health Board is part of A Regional Collaboration for Health (ARCH), which is a partnership with Hywel Dda UHB and Swansea University. Aimed at improving the wellbeing and wealth of South West Wales.
Swansea is Wales' second-largest city, and sits on the five-mile sweep of Swansea Bay. An ideal base for exploring South-West Wales, there is also much on offer for visitors in Swansea itself. Swansea has a range of shops, cosy cafes, great restaurants, art galleries as well as being able to offer good outdoor lifestyle with its beautiful coastline and beaches on the Gower Peninsula. Swansea also has excellent sporting facilities including the Wales National pool and Swansea.com stadium home to the Ospreys and Swansea City Football Club.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide dental care for the vulnerable people seen by the CDS in a range of different settings including fixed clinics and during domiciliary visits. This care will involve special care dentistry including conscious sedation and the provision of dental treatment under general anaesthesia for both children and adults.
- To support CDS service provision and planning as a member of the CDS senior management team
- To participate in clinical audit as part of a clinical governance strategy
- To participate in risk management and health and safety awareness
- To supervise and train other members of the CDS dental team
- To develop good working relationships with other health care professionals and agencies and participate in community based projects and activities.
For more details in relation to this post please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide dental care for the vulnerable people seen by the CDS in a range of different settings including fixed clinics and during domiciliary visits. This care will involve special care dentistry including conscious sedation and the provision of dental treatment under general anaesthesia for both children and adults.
- To support CDS service provision and planning as a member of the CDS senior management team
- To participate in clinical audit as part of a clinical governance strategy
- To participate in risk management and health and safety awareness
- To supervise and train other members of the CDS dental team
- To develop good working relationships with other health care professionals and agencies and participate in community based projects and activities.
For more details in relation to this post please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BDS or recognized equivalent Suitable Postgraduate Qualification such as Diploma in SCD or Conscious sedation GDC Registration
Desirable
- Other degrees or diplomas relevant to SCD and Conscious Sedation
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Conscious Sedation in Dentistry Experience of Special Care Dentistry Experience of multidisciplinary team working
- Experience of general anaesthesia
Desirable
- Experience of management
- Experience of clinical audit
- Experience of dental service development
Skills
Essential
- Effective communication with members of the dental team, client groups, health professionals and outside agencies
- Good IT skills
- Capable of working on own initiative
Desirable
- Ability to prioritize competing work demands
- Ability to cope with occasional work related distressing or emotional circumstances
- Ability to actively engage with other health care professionals to develop networks and clinical services
Knowledge
Essential
- Duty of confidentiality to patients, carers and colleagues
- Continued Professional Development record
- Ability to give appropriate information to colleagues, carers and patients
- Good working knowledge of mental capacity and consent
Desirable
- Awareness of risk management, Health and Safety management and Clinical Governance
- Familiarity with the role of the CDS, GDS and HDS
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BDS or recognized equivalent Suitable Postgraduate Qualification such as Diploma in SCD or Conscious sedation GDC Registration
Desirable
- Other degrees or diplomas relevant to SCD and Conscious Sedation
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Conscious Sedation in Dentistry Experience of Special Care Dentistry Experience of multidisciplinary team working
- Experience of general anaesthesia
Desirable
- Experience of management
- Experience of clinical audit
- Experience of dental service development
Skills
Essential
- Effective communication with members of the dental team, client groups, health professionals and outside agencies
- Good IT skills
- Capable of working on own initiative
Desirable
- Ability to prioritize competing work demands
- Ability to cope with occasional work related distressing or emotional circumstances
- Ability to actively engage with other health care professionals to develop networks and clinical services
Knowledge
Essential
- Duty of confidentiality to patients, carers and colleagues
- Continued Professional Development record
- Ability to give appropriate information to colleagues, carers and patients
- Good working knowledge of mental capacity and consent
Desirable
- Awareness of risk management, Health and Safety management and Clinical Governance
- Familiarity with the role of the CDS, GDS and HDS
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).
