Job summary
Working for Time for Teeth at HMP Portland you will be based within a prison setting providing a full range of NHS care and treatment to patients. You will be working as part of an integrated health team where you will have the opportunity to make a real difference supporting patients with vulnerable and complex health needs from a whole range of different backgrounds.The prison environment is a rewarding one which will allow you to develop and enhance your skills if you are looking to boost your dental career and knowledge whilst providing great patient care, then this may well be the position for you.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for the delivery of high-quality,
evidence-based registered dental care in the relevant clinic(s) in a secure
setting.
You will ensure
clinical care is delivered in-line with the NHS Personal Dental Services contract
and local service specifications and key performance indicators, and
in-accordance with relevant national quality standards.
You will practice in-line with organisational and local clinical
governance processes, working collaboratively with the wider local prison /
secure healthcare teams (to include healthcare managers, GPs, and secondary care),
to support effective management of acute dental conditions, continuing care,
and external referrals.
You will maintain up to date clinical knowledge, in-line
with Enhanced CPD and relevant national standards, and the requirements of the
organisation and job role.
You will practice in accordance
with BDA
Standards of service and conduct, FGDP(UK) Standards in Dentistry and Time for
Teeth organisational standards of conduct and performance, and Time for Teeth
policies and procedures.
About us
Time for Teeth have been providing dental services in prisons and secure settings throughout England and Wales since 2010.
Patient care is at the centre of everything we do and working with Time for Teeth gives our people the opportunity to make a real difference to our patients.
Our team consists of local teams of Dentists, Dental Nurse, Senior Dental Nurses, Dental Therapists Area Managers and Clinical Leads with the support of our national Leadership team.
We are continuingly evolving and developing in order to deliver the best service standards.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide a high standard dental care through direct clinical caseload.
Work effectively and collaboratively with wider
healthcare colleagues.
Specifically, respond to support and direction provided
by the clinical supervisor.
Work effectively with internal colleagues, to support the
delivery of effective clinical care in-line with clinical governance processes.
Contribute to the periodic review and analysis of service
performance.
Escalate performance concerns and clinical risks,
ensuring reporting in accordance with relevant requirements.
Assist in incidents and complaints handling.
Carry out any other duties
within the general scope of the post as directed by the Clinical Director.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide a high standard dental care through direct clinical caseload.
Work effectively and collaboratively with wider
healthcare colleagues.
Specifically, respond to support and direction provided
by the clinical supervisor.
Work effectively with internal colleagues, to support the
delivery of effective clinical care in-line with clinical governance processes.
Contribute to the periodic review and analysis of service
performance.
Escalate performance concerns and clinical risks,
ensuring reporting in accordance with relevant requirements.
Assist in incidents and complaints handling.
Carry out any other duties
within the general scope of the post as directed by the Clinical Director.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- NHS Primary Care experience GDS/PDS services
- Understanding of clinical audit, and clinical governance
- Understanding of the relationship between confidentiality and security
Desirable
- NHS Primary Care experience secure or community dental services
- Knowledge of public health resources & current guidelines
- Good understanding of the meaning of clinical supervision
- Previous experience in dental software e.g. Software of Excellence, Dentally
- Previous experience in SystmOne
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery
- Current General Dental Council registration
- Dental performer number
- Membership of a dental defence society
- Clear enhanced DBS
- Able to complete prison security clearance
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- NHS Primary Care experience GDS/PDS services
- Understanding of clinical audit, and clinical governance
- Understanding of the relationship between confidentiality and security
Desirable
- NHS Primary Care experience secure or community dental services
- Knowledge of public health resources & current guidelines
- Good understanding of the meaning of clinical supervision
- Previous experience in dental software e.g. Software of Excellence, Dentally
- Previous experience in SystmOne
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery
- Current General Dental Council registration
- Dental performer number
- Membership of a dental defence society
- Clear enhanced DBS
- Able to complete prison security clearance
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).