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.
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.
Main duties of the job
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 part time position - 15hours 2 days per week, 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.
We also have community hospital and primary care resource centres providing clinical services outside the main hospitals.
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
For more details in relation to this post please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification.
To provide dental care for the vulnerable people seen by the CDS in a range of differentsettings including fixed clinics, mobile dental units and during domiciliary visits. This carewill involve special care dentistry including conscious sedation and the provision ofdental treatment under general anaesthesia for both children and adults. To support CDS service provision and planning as a member of the CDS seniormanagement 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 agenciesand participate in community based projects and activities.Training and Development To take part in and lead training updates as and when required To participate in CPR, manual handling and other mandatory training at regular interval
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details in relation to this post please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification.
To provide dental care for the vulnerable people seen by the CDS in a range of differentsettings including fixed clinics, mobile dental units and during domiciliary visits. This carewill involve special care dentistry including conscious sedation and the provision ofdental treatment under general anaesthesia for both children and adults. To support CDS service provision and planning as a member of the CDS seniormanagement 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 agenciesand participate in community based projects and activities.Training and Development To take part in and lead training updates as and when required To participate in CPR, manual handling and other mandatory training at regular interval
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BDS
- GDC Reg
- Post Grad e.g. Dip in SCD
Desirable
- Other Degree/Dip relevant to SCD/con sedation
Experience
Essential
- Conscious Sedation
- SCD
- Working in multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Management experience
- Clinical Audit
- Service Development
Skills
Essential
- Effective communication
- Good IT Skills / SOEL
- Working on own initiative
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Information Governance
- Mental Capacity / Consent
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BDS
- GDC Reg
- Post Grad e.g. Dip in SCD
Desirable
- Other Degree/Dip relevant to SCD/con sedation
Experience
Essential
- Conscious Sedation
- SCD
- Working in multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Management experience
- Clinical Audit
- Service Development
Skills
Essential
- Effective communication
- Good IT Skills / SOEL
- Working on own initiative
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Information Governance
- Mental Capacity / Consent
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).
