Job summary
Employer heading
Band C - Specialist in Special Care Dentistry
NHS Medical & Dental: Salaried Dentist - C
Bromley Healthcare, a community interest company, delivers a diverse range of services encompassing community nursing (e.g., district nursing, health visiting, specialist nursing) and therapy services catering to individuals across all age groups. Stemming from the community provider unit of NHS Bromley, we boast extensive experience in serving the Bromley populace over many years.
Working at Bromley Healthcare offers a fulfilling experience. Our distinctive service delivery approach and commitment to hearing every employee's voice ensure a gratifying career journey. As a Social Enterprise, we embrace an innovative approach to healthcare delivery, combining the traditional strengths of the NHS, such as robust training and development opportunities, with the flexibility to reinvest surpluses into community initiatives.
Employees of Bromley Healthcare whose role maybe at risk will receive priority consideration.
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Job overview
Band C - Specialist in Special Care Dentistry
£88,686 - £101,923 per annum pro rata
Part time - 22.5 hours per week - Full time is considered
The Special Care Dental Service is looking for an experienced and caring clinician with GDC specialist registration in Special Care dentistry, to join our team of Dentists. Your main area of responsibility will be to provide support and advice, including treatment planning/case discussions on complex paediatric patients with/for colleagues working within the service.
There will be a limited treatment role, only for those patients unable to be treated by other Dental staff. As part of the NHS England Paediatric Dental Care pathway, you will be a team player, supporting the head of service with guideline updates in relation to Special Care dentistry, acting as safeguarding lead, providing staff training as required by the Clinical Director.
Experience of working alongside a Dental Therapist and in treatment of patients in a special care dental service setting and using sedation is essential. You will have excellent, experienced nursing support.
We are looking for an energetic and self-motivated person with excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as being IT competent. You will take a role in peer review, clinical governance and clinical audit projects.
Main duties of the job
- To be the named trainer for a trainee in special care within the CDS
- To provide support and advice, including treatment planning/case discussions on complex patients with/for colleagues working within the service.
- To provide clinical care to priority groups, on referral from other members of the service.
- To provide clinical care from any Bromley Healthcare premises or any other appropriate setting, including domiciliary care, according to the needs of the service.
- To provide clinical care under conscious sedation and general anaesthesia as required.
- To assist the Clinical Director in the development and provision of an evidence-based service using staff development and the appropriate management of resources.
- Providing guideline updates in relation to special care dentistry, acting as safeguarding lead, and providing staff training as required.
- To lead and deliver clinical audit programmes and participate in waiting list initiatives
- Assist the Clinical Director of Dental services with any clinical matters relating to special care dentistry and undertake duties as delegated by the Clinical Director.
Working for our organisation
Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.
Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.
We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To provide support and advice, including treatment planning/case discussions on complex patients with/for colleagues/trainees working within the service.
- To provide clinical care to priority groups, on referral from other members of the service.
- To provide clinical care from any Bromley Healthcare premises or any other appropriate setting, including domiciliary care, according to the needs of the service.
- To provide clinical care under conscious sedation and general anaesthesia as required.
- To assist the Clinical Director in the development and provision of an evidence-based service using staff development and the appropriate management of resources.
- Providing guideline updates in relation to special care dentistry, acting as safeguarding lead, and providing staff training as required.
- To lead and deliver clinical audit programmes and participate in waiting list initiatives
- Assist the Clinical Director of Dental services with any clinical matters relating to special care dentistry and undertake duties as delegated by the Clinical Director.
Person specification
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential criteria
- Dental qualification recognised by the GDC.
- Current registration on GDC Specialist list
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Eligible for/on a performers list
- Evidence of formal teaching
Desirable criteria
- MSc in special care or equivalent
- Certificate in Conscious Sedation
- Membership of professional societies
SPECIFIC SKILLS
Essential criteria
- Highly developed specialist knowledge of professional area underpinned by theory and expertise.
- Awareness of current national General Dental Services contract and role of a specialist within primary care (Level 2).
- Sound understanding of child/adult protection procedures.
- Comprehensive IT skills (experience using Software of Excellence or similar dental software, Microsoft Publisher, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Word).
- Advanced negotiation and problem solving skills with clients/ carers, staff and other professionals, including effective handling of complaints
- Range of patient management techniques
- To be able to evaluate the service for best practice and effective working systems.
- Candidates must provide a portfolio to demonstrate: 1) that they are fulfilling the competencies of a Band C Dentist, and 2) performing competencies above and beyond that of a Band B Dentist
Desirable criteria
- Car driver with reliable access to own car for work including outreach
- Management skills training
Experience
Essential criteria
- Specialist in special care with demonstrable experience in GA, IHS and IV sedation
- Can demonstrate competencies in SCD to a specialist level
- Recent experience in treating patients with complex medical problems ·
- Evidence of clinical experience in area of special care dentistry
- Experience of supervising/ appraising staff, Evidence of improving service quality through clinical governance
Desirable criteria
- Wide experience of CDS/HDS/GDS
- Experience in various methods of pain and anxiety management · including iv sedation
- Specific experience in developing SCD services
- Evidence of experience of management e.g. at Senior Dental Officer level or other appropriate management experience.
- Experience of treatment planning for treatment under general anaesthesia.
- Experience of providing treatment under GA
Other
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of NHS Framework outlining Competencies for Band C dentists
- Knowledge of GDC Standards
- Awareness of issues related to EDI
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Saika Reshi
- Job title
- Clinical Director CDS, BHC
- Email address
- [email protected]
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