Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and experienced person for the post of Specialist in Special Care Dentistry to join ourBuckinghamshire Priority Dental Service (BPDS) as part of CNWL NHS FT.
You will be based at our Aylesbury Dental Clinic and work across our Community Dental Service to lead on the delivery of dental care to Special care patients including provision of treatment under sedation and general anaesthesia. You will provide clinical leadership in Special Care Dentistry including the development of relevant protocols and the training and mentoring of staff.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate clinical leadership within an NHS setting.
The successful candidate will be driven and enthusiasm for service development and improvement to the service.
Applicants must also have an NHS performer number, be on an Appropriate Performers List or eligible to apply.
The post holder will be required to be on the GDC specialist list for Special Care Dentistry.
Main duties of the job
The Dental Specialist will provide dental care to priority groups using multiple modalities including inhalation, intravenous, intranasal and oral sedation, treatment under general anaesthetic, domiciliary care, provision of screening and epidemiology and oral health care to those in local secure settings.
The post holder will be expected to provide oral health care to priority groups that may include people with learning difficulties, physical disabilities, mental health illnesses and the medically compromised.
The post holder will be proficient in diagnosis, treatment plans, consent and treatment as appropriate for patients referred to the service. The post holder will be expected to lead on the provision of care, training and supervision, travelling throughout Thames Valley when required. The post holder may also assist in the planning and clinical leadership of BPDS.
The post-holder will be expected to liaise with colleagues in CNWL Dental Services, local General Dental Practitioners (GDPs) and other health and social care professionals as appropriate.
About us
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest trusts in the UK, caring for people with a wide range of physical and mental health needs. We have approximately 7,000 staff that provide healthcare to a third of London's population and across wider geographical areas, including Milton Keynes, Kent, Surrey and Hampshire.
As a Foundation Trust we involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run and our future development. If you are interested in becoming a member of our Foundation Trust please visit our website.
Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference.
We can offer full access to a wide range of staff Benefits Discounts and Offers you can enjoy some listed but not limited to and some are open to your family too.
- Salary sacrifice schemes
- Sponsorship for International candidates
- Relocation allowance up to £8000 subject to policy requirement
- Study discounts for staff
- Flexible working
- Interest free loans season tickets and car parking
- Competitive Bank Rates
- Fitness and Wellbeing
Job description
Job responsibilities
To manage and lead the service in providing efficient and effective for patients who meet the service acceptance criteria.
To provide appropriate triage of referrals and communication to referring practitioners.
To work closely with General Dental Services in providing a seamless referral service and patient centred shared care.
- To plan and manage care where there are complex medical co-morbidities or the situation requires the involvement of other professionals and/or carers to resolve complex patient management issues according to the criteria and protocols and in line with local commissioning.
- To use appropriate patient management approaches to control pain and anxiety during dental treatment. This will include competent use of sedation in the clinic setting and multi-disciplinary working in the provision of complex sedation and general anaesthesia with the hospital teams.
- To provide comprehensive care under sedation and general anaesthesia.
- To provide care on a domiciliary basis.
- To provide advice support to staff on management of complex cases; Provision of complex treatment.
- To be responsible for organising training and resources in support of the availability of sedation and general anaesthesia in all or part of the service and especially with relevance to their specialist area.
To provide clinical advice, support, training and/or supervision to the dental team and assist in the process of raising quality and standards.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
- Full registration with General Dental Council (GDC)
- NHS Performer number
- A relevant postgraduate qualification
- On GDC specialist list for paediatric dentistry
- Management qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge of cross infection control standards
- Experience of staff management
- Good IT skills
Desirable
- Budget management skills
- Hospital experience
- Teaching/examining experience
- Evidence of member of professional organisations relevant to paediatric dentistry
Key Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Understands & promotes equality, diversity and human rights in accordance with legislation, policy and procedures
- Ability to develop & maintain high standards of communication both orally and in writing about difficult matters and in difficult situations
- Ability to prioritise & plan own workload to meet deadlines & competing demands
- Ability to negotiate & influence where appropriate
- Good communication and presentation skills
- Proven track record of managing staff and clinics
- Able to manage change effectively
- Able to delegate
Desirable
- Well-developed planning skills
- Clinical governance lead role
- Project management skills
- Previous experience as trainer/tutor e.g. MFDS or CDT
- Evidence of multidisciplinary working in primary and secondary care plus other external agencies, i.e. education and social care
Personal disposition
Essential
- Understanding of confidentiality in the workplace
- Willingness to travel to different locations to undertake the role effectively
- Flexibility to ensure service provision
- Time management skills
- Positive attitude
- Excellent organisational skills
- Good time keeping & deadline skills
- Team player
- Commands confidence
- Innovative
Experience
Essential
- Current or recent experience working as a specialist with clinical commitment in hospital, salaried or general dental service
- Experience of assisting with provision of care under general anaesthesia
- Experience of assisting with provision of care under Intravenous/intranasal sedation
- Experience of assisting with provision of care under inhalation sedation
- Experience of assisting with provision of care on a domiciliary basis
- Can demonstrate competencies in paediatric dentistry to a very high standard
- Recent experience in treating children with complex medical problems
- Evidence of recent clinical experience for at least 5 years in area of paediatric/special care dentistry
Desirable
- Wide experience of CDS/HDS/GDS
- Experience in various methods of pain and anxiety management
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Brookside Dental Clinic
Station Way East
Aylesbury
HP20 2SR