Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band B Senior Dental Officer to join our Community Dental Service.
The ideal candidate will be passionate about delivering high quality dental care and will have experience with adults and children with additional dental needs.
The Community Dental Service is a specialised service that provides dental treatment for children, adults and older people who, because of additional needs such as learning disabilities, physical disabilities or vulnerability, are unable to access general dental care.
Main duties of the job
Senior Dental Officer - Harrogate and Northallerton - 37.5 hours per week.
We are looking to recruit a Senior Dental Officer based at the Kingswood Dental Clinic, Harrogate and Zetland House, Northallerton.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated Dentist to work as part of a team in the West Locality of HDFT Community Dental Services.
The post holder will be responsible for the clinical treatment of paediatric and adult patients, including those with special needs. The successful applicant should have experience in provision of dental care to children and adults, including the use of Relative Analgesia and General Anaesthesia. They should hold a current registration with the GDC and NHS performer number.
About us
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
North Yorkshire and York is an area of outstanding natural beauty with a varied landscape of moors, dales and a spectacular coastline, quaint villages, historic market towns and cities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Plan; Harrogate (Kingswood House Dental Clinic) and Northallerton (Zetland House)
The post holder is responsible for;
- Providing efficient and responsive clinical treatment under local anaesthetic, conscious sedation and general anaesthesia and preventative care for patients within the HDFT CDS locality.
- Provide advice and emergency care to all groups of patients seen within the community dental service.
- To provide continuing care to patients with special needs and that are unable to be treated within the general dental service
A full list of the responsibilities can be found in the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully registered with the GDC
- Dental Performers Number
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in Conscious Sedation
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Conscious sedation
- GA
- Teaching and supervising trainees
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
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kingswood Dental Clinic
Wetherby Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX