Orthodontist

Want to make a real difference? You couldn't be in better company.

An opportunity has arisen for an Orthodontist at Smile Together Dental CIC, working within our Falmouth team to provide maternity cover for 12 months.

This is a full-time role, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, though part time provision or job share would be considered.

Reporting to the Clinical Director, this role will suit someone who is able to cope with the demands of the public for orthodontic services and the changes that occur through national guidance.

Responsibilities will include working with the clinic nurse on a day-to-day basis, orthodontic treatment of referred patients thought suitable to receive treatment in primary care, and onward referral of appropriate patients to hospital services.

An outstanding opportunity to work in a supportive environment, secure in an employed role with paid annual leave, sickness cover and legal protection.

If you are innovative, enthusiastic and passionate about improving peoples' lives and making an impact, this could be the perfect role for you.

We're a committed and friendly team that puts our people and patients first - join us in providing a valued dental service in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

Key accountabilities:

• Providing orthodontic treatment of referred patients thought suitable to receive treatment in primary care, and onward referral of appropriate patients to hospital services or to other providers of orthodontic services using IOTN criteria in case selection
• Providing expert advice and guidance to colleagues within Smile Together including assisting care planning for children requiring extractions under GA or our paediatric services
• Providing specific developmental support and feedback to dentists who have a desire to develop in Orthodontics
• Providing excellence of service including written clinical detail enabling colleagues to provide facetoface treatment or other interventions at future appointments
• Actively engaging with Smile Together teams and participating in peer review, clinical audit activities, planning and development sessions and inhouse meetings etc.
• Being responsible for safe working and practice on a daytoday basis in sites of clinical activity, ensuring compliance with clinical governance and legislation, appropriate health, safety and security procedures within the work area, and reporting accidents, incidents and near misses using the Smile Together incident reporting procedure
• Undertaking other reasonable duties as requested by the Dental Director, Clinical Directors and Smile Together Management Team
• Working with the Dental Director, Clinical Directors and other operational and clinical leads to ensure your experience and knowledge helps to drive service improvement
• Treating target numbers of patients
• Maintaining and developing your clinical competency and continuing professional/personal development according to agreed training needs via our Smile Together Training Academy, other external educational providers
• Attending and actively contributing to Peer Review meetings
• Developing a Personal Development Plan as described in the GDC Standards
• Supporting colleagues in the delivery of urgent and emergency care services including 'temperature checks' with coworkers in this clinical environment
• Working alongside clinical and professional support colleagues in facilitating ongoing organisational change and development
• On occasions you may be required to visit and work from other locations where you would need to integrate as part of the local team
• Playing a valuable part in contributing to the success of our organisation
• Being an ambassador for the company's vision, mission and values and demonstrate related behaviours
• Professionally representing Smile Together as an ambassador for the company in this role, leading by example
• Maintaining good IT skills including in the use of our Practice Management System

Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 12 months

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

Dental Hygienist: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• GDC Registration (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location:
In person

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