Social Care Officer

Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and motivated team player with excellent communication skills to provide clinical treatment in accordance with a Band A job description and Welsh Government (WG) policy.
Main duties of the job To provide a range of dental treatment for priority groups and patients referred to the CDS according to Health Board/Directorate policy.
About us North Wales Community Dental Services is a large service employing over 200 staff and is committed to continuing education.
Most clinical staff are trained in Inhalation Sedation, a service offered by dentists and therapists at most of our sites. IV sedation services are also available and the Community Dental Service operates general anaesthetic services at the three District General Hospitals. We are also supported by a visiting Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry from Alder Hey Hospital.
We currently host two DCT(1)s per annum and have a Speciality Trainee post in Special Care Dentistry. All final year dental students from Cardiff Dental School attend the Outreach Student Training Scheme operating at Wrexham Dental Centre.
Enhanced services include an Intermediate Tier Dentoalveolar Surgery Service and the provision of Special Care Dentistry support to the Head and Neck Cancer MDT. Direct Access and Inhalation Sedation training for Therapists is provided and we are committed to expanding our skill mix models. A number of preventative oral health promotion programmes operate.
Relocation allowance available
Paid study leave - 21 days in any 3 year period (pro rata)
Annual accruable training allowance of £972 per annum
Lease car scheme operational
Paid annual leave - 34 days + 8 days public holiday (pro rata)
Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff
Contract Permanent
Working pattern Part-time
Bachelor in Dental Surgery or equivalent
Proven maintenance of postgraduate continuing professional development
Certificate for Safeguarding (Child and Adult)
Post-graduate qualification, demonstrating an appropriate clinical skill
UK-accredited Vocational Training or equivalency
Other dental disciplines
Domiciliary and/or dental mobile environments
Assessing and treating vulnerable patients with special clinical needs and/or challenging behaviour
Development of Dental Care Professionals
EDS or Safety Net provision
Delegation skills-working with dental therapists/hygienists
Computer literate
Ability to use software packages e.g. Flexible approach to changing priorities and work systems
Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Appreciation of cultural diversity and equality issues
Fluency or knowledge of other relevant language(s) other than English or Welsh
Bachelor in Dental Surgery or equivalent
Proven maintenance of postgraduate continuing professional development
Certificate for Safeguarding (Child and Adult)
Post-graduate qualification, demonstrating an appropriate clinical skill
UK-accredited Vocational Training or equivalency
Other dental disciplines
Domiciliary and/or dental mobile environments
Assessing and treating vulnerable patients with special clinical needs and/or challenging behaviour
Development of Dental Care Professionals
EDS or Safety Net provision
Delegation skills-working with dental therapists/hygienists
Computer literate
Ability to use software packages e.g. Flexible approach to changing priorities and work systems
Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Appreciation of cultural diversity and equality issues
Fluency or knowledge of other relevant language(s) other than English or Welsh
Certificate of Sponsorship 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 (Opens in a new tab) .
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 (Opens in a new tab) .
For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Certificate of Sponsorship 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 (Opens in a new tab) .
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 (Opens in a new tab) .
For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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