Job summary
Locala Health and Wellbeing embraces
diversity and inclusion and encourages applicants from people from all
backgrounds with our ambition to have a workforce that represents the wider
communities we live and work within, which you can support us to achieve.
We are an organisation that celebrates
and values the individuality of our colleagues lived experiences and can adapt
accordingly, recognising the value inclusivity brings when delivering
equitable, high quality healthcare to our local communities. Where everyone
feels valued, has the ability to develop, has flexible working opportunities,
with a sense of belonging, supported by our Inclusivity Groups.
Locala is a Disability Confident
employer and as such any disabled applicants who meets all the essential
criteria are guaranteed to be invited to the assessment process.
Main duties of the job
Job title - Senior Dentist
Salary - Band B - £74,126- £86,701
Location - Princess Royal HC and St Johns HC
37.5 hours (would consider part time)
Locala Dental Care provides comprehensive dental care for children and adults with special needs, and for other priority groups, across Calderdale and Kirklees.
We have a vacancy for a salaried clinician to provide care for children and adults who cannot access the General Dental Service. This post involves providing high quality care to children and adults including those with complex medical co-morbidities, learning difficulties, patient management issues, and complex dental needs in Huddersfield and Halifax.
Care will be provided in community clinics and in domiciliary settings. You must be able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Equally important is the ability to build good working relationships and be an effective team player. You will be supported by specialist clinicians in pediatric and special care dentistry and encouraged to develop your skills and learning.
The successful applicants must be fully registered with the General Dental Council and have completed vocational training, be able to obtain a Performer Number & pin number to work within NHS Primary Care Dentistry, hold a driving license and have access to a vehicle due to the requirement for regular travel. The posts will require the relevant disclosure check with the Criminal Records Bureau.
About us
Just a few of the benefits you can enjoy:
- Flexible working-We are committed to supporting our colleagues to have a good work-life balance and welcome conversations about flexible working wherever possible.
- Generous pension We offer a generous, defined contribution, pension scheme with matched contribution + 2% up to a maximum of 8%
- Development opportunities We have a nursing framework and offer a range of development opportunities in all roles.
Here at Locala we are part of the community and have often cared for generations within the same family and continue to be part of the NHS family also delivering care under the same ethos.
Be part of an organisation doing things differently. One that delivers CQC-rated Good NHS healthcare services, as well as having a positive social impact in local communities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details about the duties
and responsibilities for this role, please refer to the attached job
description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS/BChD) or equivalent
- Relevant postgraduate qualifications
Desirable
- Please refer to the attached person specification document.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development, including mandatory training/infection control/ionising radiation/basic life support and emergency training
Desirable
- Please refer to the attached person specification document.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Locala Health and Wellbeing
Address
Princess Royal Health Centre Greenhead Road Huddersfield
Huddersfield
HD1 4EW