Job summary
We are delighted to be able invite applicants for our Band B Senior Dentist position, to join our Consultant-led Special Care Dentistry and Paediatric Dentistry Team in Somerset
This is a permanent, full time (37.5 hours) positions, working Monday - Friday 08.30-17.00. Consideration will be given to applicants looking for a part time position and we'd be happy to talk this through at interview.
The annual salary ranges for this post is £74,126 - £86, 701, actual salary will be dependent on experience
If you would like to visit one of our dental clinics prior to your application, for a chat and to meet some of the team, we would be delighted to arrange this for you and welcome you to contact Erica Boulton either via mobile: 07771 396042 or email: [email protected].
We have a Primary Care Dental Service Brochure available, which highlights the support, to view please visit our website: Current Vacancies - Dental Services (somersetft.nhs.uk)
We really value your contribution to our service and the positive impact your role will have on our patients and services, we therefore may be able to offer a benefits package (subject to criteria) which includes:
- Welcome to Somerset Foundation Trust Payment
- Relocation Assistance
So, come join one of our vibrant and friendly Community Dental Teams in the beautiful county of Somerset
We look forward to receiving your application and welcome any questions you may have beforehand.
Main duties of the job
This is a clinical post providing dental care to patients of the Primary Care Dental Service within Somerset. You will work as part of a team to provide care for our service users, those patients with dental needs outside of general dental practice (GDP) care, as well as a variety of work including domiciliary, urgent care, general anaesthetic and minor oral Surgery
The service provides care for adults and children with Additional Needs and Learning Disabilities, including medically compromised patients who require treatment in a specialised setting.
The post will be based at one of our clinics in Somerset, although there may be on occasion a need to travel to and work from other sites in the county. In addition, your role will include domiciliary care for patients in their own homes, nursing and care settings
To give you an overview of what our team feel it's like to work within our community dental service, please click on the following video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4q62-Vf0osQ.
In addition, the support that we can offer you as a salaried dentist is comprehensive
Your new colleagues are in place and waiting for you to join them in the special workplace which makes a huge difference to people's lives
.Further information available from our website:
www.somersetft.nhs.uk/dental-services/current-vacancies/
About us
As a new team member and individual colleague, you will be very well supported in every aspect of your role. We have empowered teams, experienced line management and exceptional clinical supervision with exciting opportunities for continued professional development.
Living in Somerset is a wonderful, high quality of life experience for everyone:
- Established public transport networks to cities such as Exeter, Bristol, Bath, London
- Easy access to the M5 motorway
- Coast, countryside, moors and hills aplenty
- Great sports facilities and seasonal cultural events
Community Dental Services are a Consultant Led service with many benefits:
- Clear job planning and framework for management and clinical supervision
- Variety of work - inhalation Sedation, IV, General Anaesthetic clinics all possible
- Appointment times range from 30-90 minutes
- Monday-Friday 0830-1700 with 1 hour for lunch, 75% patient facing workhours, 25% non-patient facing hours
- Invested in consistent and highly skilled dental nurse team support
- Mature business structure to support and take on claim and administration duties
- Crown indemnity and PAYE
- No lab bills
- Progression and development opportunities from trainee to consultant posts
- Supported CPD days with opportunities for individual and team working
- Established links with training providers
- Specialist placements
- NHS Pension, generous leave and terms and conditions
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking a GDC registered dentist who has an NHS England performer number, experience of working within primary, community, secondary or general dental care, who is passionate about patient care, shares our values, enjoys their work and is a flexible team player.
Main Responsibilities
- To work with Special Care and Paediatric Dental patients.
- Contribute to the planning, development and day to day operational management of the service.
- Monitor performance activity.
- Assist and deputise for the Assistant Clinical Director as required.
- To provide oral health care to patients in the Primary Care Dental Service, including priority groups, people with Additional Needs and other patients who would not otherwise be reasonably expected to access NHS General Dental Services.
- To manage and provide dental treatment under general anaesthetic or conscious sedation as appropriate.
- To provide dental services at the clinic base and be flexible to be able to provide treatments in domiciliary settings and if required at other dental clinics or other hospital settings across the service.
- To be involved in providing epidemiology services and dental screening of school children and other priority groups if required by the service.
- To maintain up to date knowledge and skills on clinical techniques and their application to patient dental care.
- To maintain CPD requirements to ensure maintenance on the General Dental Council Register.
- The Senior Dental Officer is recommended to be a member of a registered Professional Protection Society.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- BDS or equivalent
- Full registration with the GDC
- VT or equivalent
- Relevant Postgraduate qualification in a relevant clinical area
- NHS performer number for England
- Experience of working within Primary Care
- Car driver with a valid driving licence and access to transport with appropriate business insurance
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
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Taunton Dental Access Centre or Bridgwater Dental Access Centre
Parkgate House
Taunton
TA1 3ES