Dental Officer

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

Providing routine dental care, including preventive and restorative treatments andmonitoring of the developing dentition, for pre-school and school-age children eligibleto receive care through the service. This includes all high risk children and thoseattending Special Needs Schools. The dental care provided will be evidence-based andunder the direction of the Head of the Childrens Dental Service.

Providing emergency dental care for CDS patients as necessary, within normal workinghours.

Undertaking, following additional training if necessary, dental treatment undergeneral anaesthetic or sedation, in line with HSC and GDC Guidance.

Ensuring all clinical activities are undertaken in line with the prevention ofdecontamination and cross infection requirements of HSC and the GDC.

Prescribing treatments to be undertaken by Specialist Dental Nurses, DentalTherapists and/or Hygienists, employed in the department, in line with their specificqualifications and abilities.

Participating in the execution of dental screening programmes.

Liaising with other professionals and disciplines to ensure the dental care provided isin the best interests of the patient.

Participating in the Guernsey wide Emergency Dental On-Call Rota in line with theRegistration requirements of Guernsey.

Administrative

Recording all treatments, in line with the requirements of the GDC and HSC.

Assisting in the execution of dental preventive programmes both within and outsidethe department

Collecting and submitting accurate clinical and statistical records as required by theHead of Service and HSC

Communicating with other professionals and disciplines regarding patient careprovided by the CDS

Training and Education

Identifying to The Head of the Department any training needs required to fulfil role inthe department.

Participating in the induction programme arranged by HSC.

Developing and maintaining competence in any additional skills relating to the needsof the department.

Participating in Mandatory and Essential Training as required by The GDC, The Headof the Department and HSC.

Participating in peer review and appraisal process as required by The GDC, The Headof the Department and HSC.

Maintaining own continuing professional development needs as required by The GDC, the Head of the Department, and HSC.

Supervising, and mentoring other team members and professionals in line with ownrole and qualifications.

Promoting an environment that is conducive to quality learning and assessment.

Leadership

Acting as a professional role model for junior staff, promoting high standards ofpractice and strong professional values.

Communication

Communicating effectively with patient and their significant others, taking intoaccount their cultural background and cognitive functioning.

Communicating clearly with all professionals and disciplines, demonstrating sensitivityto cultural and language differences.

Managing conflict between individuals, including staff, patients and their significantothers.

Acting as mentor for patients, significant others and more junior staff members.

Ensuring written communication complies with departmental, HSC and professionalstandards.

Reporting any concerns regarding actual or potential risks, health and safety and anyother areas which may impact on the Department, HSC and /or the quality of patientcare, to The Head of the Department or a senior member of the team.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• A passion for preventive dentistry, improving health and making a difference.
• Experience in providing post graduate paediatric dental care.
• Evidence of Continued CPD in line with GDC requirements.
• Excellent communication skills. A strong team player who is approachable, considerate and aware of the needs of other team members, service users and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Has high professional standards and a passion for improving health. Able to prioritise, be flexible and work well under pressure.
• Proactive, enthusiastic, motivated and willing to support the development of the Paediatric Dental Service, as well as developing their own skills and those of others.

Qualifications

Essential

• B.D.S, or equivalent.
• Full Registration with GDC

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

States of Guernsey

Address

Princess Elizabeth Hospital

Le Vauquiedor

St. Martin

Guernsey

GY4 6UU

Employer's website

https://www.gov.gg/ (Opens in a new tab)