Job summary
This role will involve
contribution to a specialist led minor oral surgery
service including providing treatment on referral to patients under local
anesthetic. The role holder will also contribute to the organizations urgent
care services within Peninsula Dental
Social Enterprise CIC (PDSE). The role may also involve some
undergraduate/postgraduate teaching
depending on experience, but the primary role is delivering the oral surgery
service.
Main duties of the job
There will be close working relationships with:
Senior clinical staff of PDSE and academic colleagues from the Peninsula
Dental School including the Clinical Leads for Exeter, Derriford, Devonport
and Truro.
Professor of Community Dentistry
Director of Clinical Dentistry
Staff in NHS Commissioning teams
Clinical duties
will be as directed by the line manager and PDSE clinical
leadership team.
The appointee will be expected
to contribute to the development of local NHS services as directed by the Chief Executive.
Teaching
The
appointee may contribute to undergraduate/postgraduate student teaching (to
include clinical supervision) depending on their experience. PDSE has a close
working arrangement with the Dental School and there may be opportunities for flexible working arrangements to develop career
progression.
Managerial
The
management responsibility of the post-holder will be via the Lead Clinician.
The post holder will be expected to attend relevant
meetings to discuss
service, policy and procedure
as directed.
Clinical Audit and Clinical
Governance
The post holder will take an active part in department audit arrangements and work closely with the Directors of PDSE to
undertake duties as deemed appropriate.
Research
There may be opportunities to support research
in the school relevant to the role and
specialty.
About us
Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise (PDSE) are an award-winning Social Enterprise and Community Interest Company. We provide NHS treatment and outreach services to local communities in Devon and Cornwall and we work closely with the University of Plymouths Peninsula Dental School to support the clinical education of its dental healthcare students.
As a social enterprise, we are a values driven organisation with a focus on patient-centred care and addressing local oral health needs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
role holder will be expected to contribute to delivery of the specialist-led
minor oral surgery service commensurate with the NHS Commissioning guidance for minor oral surgery
and in line with local NHS
care pathways. This is a hands-on clinical role and the role holder will
provide treatment on referral to patients under local anesthetic.
The
role holder will also be expected to contribute to delivery of the urgent care
service (4 patients seen per session) within the organization.
The
role holder may contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
(including clinical supervision) depending on their experience.
PDSE offers
full clinical and administrative support
to the role holder.
Activities may be required outside of normal working hours and in
geographically remote locations and so some flexibility is essential. Some activities may be required
in the evening and at weekends.
The post holder will be an employee of PDSE
and may also hold an Honorary Contract
with the University of Plymouth depending on the final job plan. All
staff are responsible for ensuring compliance with PDSE Health & Safety
requirements and regulations.
All staff are required
to positively support
equality of opportunity and equity of treatment to colleagues and students in accordance
with PDSE and the Universitys Equality and Diversity Policy.
All staff are responsible for carrying out appropriate communication and information sharing.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
role holder will be expected to contribute to delivery of the specialist-led
minor oral surgery service commensurate with the NHS Commissioning guidance for minor oral surgery
and in line with local NHS
care pathways. This is a hands-on clinical role and the role holder will
provide treatment on referral to patients under local anesthetic.
The
role holder will also be expected to contribute to delivery of the urgent care
service (4 patients seen per session) within the organization.
The
role holder may contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
(including clinical supervision) depending on their experience.
PDSE offers
full clinical and administrative support
to the role holder.
Activities may be required outside of normal working hours and in
geographically remote locations and so some flexibility is essential. Some activities may be required
in the evening and at weekends.
The post holder will be an employee of PDSE
and may also hold an Honorary Contract
with the University of Plymouth depending on the final job plan. All
staff are responsible for ensuring compliance with PDSE Health & Safety
requirements and regulations.
All staff are required
to positively support
equality of opportunity and equity of treatment to colleagues and students in accordance
with PDSE and the Universitys Equality and Diversity Policy.
All staff are responsible for carrying out appropriate communication and information sharing.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2-years experience undertaking Oral Surgery in a primary or secondary care setting.
- Experience of undertaking urgent care.
Desirable
- Diploma in Dental sedation, SAAD training in conscious sedation or equivalent.
- Experience of interdisciplinary team working.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of an interest in teaching and training.
Desirable
- Teaching qualification.
- Undergraduate/Postgraduate teaching experience.
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with GDC.
Desirable
- Fellowship in Dental Surgery (FDS) or membership of Faculty of Dental Surgery (MFDS/MJDF) or equivalent.
- Postgraduate qualification in Oral Surgery (MSc etc.)
Audit, Clinical Governance and Research
Essential
- Effective participation in clinical audit.
- Personal engagement in clinical governance.
- Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems, reporting and learning from others.
Desirable
- Research qualifications such as MSc, MClinDent or PhD.
- Publications in peer-reviewed journal.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Committed to the overall aims of patient care.
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2-years experience undertaking Oral Surgery in a primary or secondary care setting.
- Experience of undertaking urgent care.
Desirable
- Diploma in Dental sedation, SAAD training in conscious sedation or equivalent.
- Experience of interdisciplinary team working.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of an interest in teaching and training.
Desirable
- Teaching qualification.
- Undergraduate/Postgraduate teaching experience.
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with GDC.
Desirable
- Fellowship in Dental Surgery (FDS) or membership of Faculty of Dental Surgery (MFDS/MJDF) or equivalent.
- Postgraduate qualification in Oral Surgery (MSc etc.)
Audit, Clinical Governance and Research
Essential
- Effective participation in clinical audit.
- Personal engagement in clinical governance.
- Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems, reporting and learning from others.
Desirable
- Research qualifications such as MSc, MClinDent or PhD.
- Publications in peer-reviewed journal.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Committed to the overall aims of patient care.
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
