Job summary
The
States of Guernsey are looking to recruit a Clinical Lead to be the Head of the
Children's Dental Service. The Clinical Lead will be the strategic lead for the
Childrens Dental Service, providing evidence based clinical leadership and
supporting the team to deliver related objectives. The appointee will be
responsible for overseeing the management of the Childrens Dental Service
(CDS), working closely with the Practice Manager.
As
Clinical Lead they will have a predominantly clinical role with administrative
time. The post holder will need to advocate an appropriate intervention and
preventative-focused service. The new Clinical Lead will need to work to a high
ethical standard and align with HSC and GDC code of conduct. The appointee will
have overall responsibility for the Oral Health team, working closely with the
lead Dentist for this service. The appointee will also oversee the provision of
dental care for the child population of Alderney. The post holder will report
to the Associate Director for Maternity and Paediatrics.
The
post holder will be expected to work closely with General Dental Practitioners,
HSC Senior Management Teams, Senior Clinicians and The Medical Special Group.
In addition to Dental Care Professionals
and wider multidisciplinary teams, including colleagues working in Allied
Health Professions and in Education.
Main duties of the job
A key focus of
the role is to improve clinical effectiveness and outcomes for CDS patients. Facilitating
equitable accessibility to the service, based on clinical need.
- The appointee
will participate in the provision of comprehensive paedodontic treatments
under general anaesthesia and sedation.
- The Clinical
Lead will need to liaise with the visiting Consultants in
Orthodontics and Oral Surgery.
- The appointee will be responsible for carrying
out and overseeing department audits and the provision of School Screening and Epidemiological
Programmes.
- The appointee
will be responsible for developing a Health Promotion and Department Strategy
to target health inequalities in the school community.
- Represent the CDS on HSC Committees as and when required.
- There is a requirement to
participate in the Island wide out of hours Emergency Dental Service, run by
the Guernsey Dental Association.
About us
The
Island of Guernsey is in the English Channel in the Bay of St Malo,
50km from the north-west coast of France and 120km from the English coast. Guernsey
has a population of around 63,000 and in Alderney just under 2,000. Nearby
Islands include Herm and Sark. Working
in a relatively small Health and Social Care Service like ours means you can
effectively work with colleagues across the services. Health and social care
professionals can collaborate not only with each other but also other agencies,
including the third sector and the community.
We
offer an attractive relocation policy and a competitive salary, excellent
training, revalidation and registration support and a healthy work-life
balance. As a health professional who chooses to join our team, you can look
forward to working in an environment that gives you the time to care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide Clinical Leadership for
colleagues in the Childrens Dental Service.
- The Development of the CDS in
line with the requirements of The Bailiwick of Guernsey and HSC.
- Developing a Health Promotion and
Department Strategy to target health inequalities in the school community and
improve clinical effectiveness and outcomes for patients.
- Providing evidence-based
Paediatric Dental care, in line with UK Guidance, to the children of Guernsey
who fulfil the departments criteria for receiving clinical care through the
CDS.
- Ensuring all care provided by the
other CDS Specialist services is evidenced based, within Service criteria and
in line with UK Guidance.
- The promotion and development of
a prevention and appropriate intervention focused service.
- The management of, and clinical
participation in, the provision of comprehensive paedodontic treatments under
general anaesthesia and sedation.
- The provision of School Screening
and Epidemiological Programmes as required by Public Health.
- Supporting and overseeing the
development of a cohesive oral health strategy within the context of general
health and linking with other agencies and partners.
- Working with the visiting
Consultants in Orthodontics and Oral Surgery.
- Liaising with General Dental
Practitioners, Medical colleagues and other health and social care
professionals, managers and other agencies.
- Working with other Professional
Teams to ensure the effective delivery of multidisciplinary care.
- Representing the CDS on HSC
Committees as and when required.
- Working with the support services
to ensure the smooth running of the CDS activities.
- Identifying their own
professional development needs and ensuring that their training and CPD is
appropriate for their role and in line with the requirements of the GDC and
HSC.
- Identifying and implementing the
professional development needs of the CDS Team in line with their personal
development as well as that of The Service, the requirements of the GDC and
HSC.
- Liaising with and reporting to
their Line Manager on a regular basis.
- Maintaining professional links
with UK Specialists and Dental organisations.
- Active participation in the
Guernsey Dental Association and the On-Call Emergency Dental Service.
- Undertaking any other duties that
may be required from time to time, which are appropriate to their position.
- Ensuring the CDS works in
accordance with the policies and procedures of HSC and The States of Guernsey.
- Provide leadership and have
overall responsibility for the Departments Clinical Governance, Quality
Improvement, Risk Management, Safeguarding and Health & Safety standards as
required by HSC.
- Regularly meet with the Practice
Manager to plan monitoring for the continuous improvement of quality and safety
in the CDS.
- Report annually on the CDS
performance and activity levels.
This job description gives an outline of duties and
responsibilities that the postholder will be expected to undertake. However, it
is not intended to be a complete list, as other duties may arise from time to
time. It is intended that the job will be periodically reviewed in the light of
developing work requirements. The postholder will be expected to contribute
towards that review.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide Clinical Leadership for
colleagues in the Childrens Dental Service.
- The Development of the CDS in
line with the requirements of The Bailiwick of Guernsey and HSC.
- Developing a Health Promotion and
Department Strategy to target health inequalities in the school community and
improve clinical effectiveness and outcomes for patients.
- Providing evidence-based
Paediatric Dental care, in line with UK Guidance, to the children of Guernsey
who fulfil the departments criteria for receiving clinical care through the
CDS.
- Ensuring all care provided by the
other CDS Specialist services is evidenced based, within Service criteria and
in line with UK Guidance.
- The promotion and development of
a prevention and appropriate intervention focused service.
- The management of, and clinical
participation in, the provision of comprehensive paedodontic treatments under
general anaesthesia and sedation.
- The provision of School Screening
and Epidemiological Programmes as required by Public Health.
- Supporting and overseeing the
development of a cohesive oral health strategy within the context of general
health and linking with other agencies and partners.
- Working with the visiting
Consultants in Orthodontics and Oral Surgery.
- Liaising with General Dental
Practitioners, Medical colleagues and other health and social care
professionals, managers and other agencies.
- Working with other Professional
Teams to ensure the effective delivery of multidisciplinary care.
- Representing the CDS on HSC
Committees as and when required.
- Working with the support services
to ensure the smooth running of the CDS activities.
- Identifying their own
professional development needs and ensuring that their training and CPD is
appropriate for their role and in line with the requirements of the GDC and
HSC.
- Identifying and implementing the
professional development needs of the CDS Team in line with their personal
development as well as that of The Service, the requirements of the GDC and
HSC.
- Liaising with and reporting to
their Line Manager on a regular basis.
- Maintaining professional links
with UK Specialists and Dental organisations.
- Active participation in the
Guernsey Dental Association and the On-Call Emergency Dental Service.
- Undertaking any other duties that
may be required from time to time, which are appropriate to their position.
- Ensuring the CDS works in
accordance with the policies and procedures of HSC and The States of Guernsey.
- Provide leadership and have
overall responsibility for the Departments Clinical Governance, Quality
Improvement, Risk Management, Safeguarding and Health & Safety standards as
required by HSC.
- Regularly meet with the Practice
Manager to plan monitoring for the continuous improvement of quality and safety
in the CDS.
- Report annually on the CDS
performance and activity levels.
This job description gives an outline of duties and
responsibilities that the postholder will be expected to undertake. However, it
is not intended to be a complete list, as other duties may arise from time to
time. It is intended that the job will be periodically reviewed in the light of
developing work requirements. The postholder will be expected to contribute
towards that review.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- B.D.S, or equivalent, and full registration with the General Dental Council, UK.
- Extensive experience working with children of all ages, including children with special needs.
- Experience in planning and providing treatments under general anaesthesia.
- An approachable attitude to team members, service users and the wider multi-disciplinary team.
- Intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving with excellent organisational skills.
- Excellent personal management skills and ability to support team members.
- The vision, motivation and enthusiasm to lead and develop the service in line with early intervention and preventative strategies.
- High professional standards, a passion for improving health and follow evidence-based practice.
- Relevant Postgraduate qualifications recognised by the General Dental Council.
Desirable
- Evidence of leading a quality improvement programme including clinical audit.
- Good IT skills and a knowledge of dental software programmes.
- Experience in managing a department and or recognised line management qualification.
- Experience in providing Inhalation Sedation.
Qualifications
Essential
- B.D.S, or equivalent, and full registration with the General Dental Council, UK
- Two references, including the last employer.
Desirable
- Relevant Postgraduate qualifications recognised by the General Dental Council.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- B.D.S, or equivalent, and full registration with the General Dental Council, UK.
- Extensive experience working with children of all ages, including children with special needs.
- Experience in planning and providing treatments under general anaesthesia.
- An approachable attitude to team members, service users and the wider multi-disciplinary team.
- Intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving with excellent organisational skills.
- Excellent personal management skills and ability to support team members.
- The vision, motivation and enthusiasm to lead and develop the service in line with early intervention and preventative strategies.
- High professional standards, a passion for improving health and follow evidence-based practice.
- Relevant Postgraduate qualifications recognised by the General Dental Council.
Desirable
- Evidence of leading a quality improvement programme including clinical audit.
- Good IT skills and a knowledge of dental software programmes.
- Experience in managing a department and or recognised line management qualification.
- Experience in providing Inhalation Sedation.
Qualifications
Essential
- B.D.S, or equivalent, and full registration with the General Dental Council, UK
- Two references, including the last employer.
Desirable
- Relevant Postgraduate qualifications recognised by the General Dental Council.
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
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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).
