Specialist in Special Care Dentistry

6 months ago


Oxford, United Kingdom Oxford Health NHS Trust Full time

You must be in possession of (or demonstrate eligibility for) a CCST in Special Care Dentistry and be on the GDC specialist list for Special care Dentistry, or eligible for entry within six months of the date of interview. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical Duties To manage and lead the service in providing efficient and effective for adult special care patients who meet the service acceptance criteria. To provide appropriate triage of referrals and communication to referring practitioners. To work closely with General Dental Services in providing a seamless referral service and patient centred shared care.

To plan and manage care where there are complex medical co-morbidities. Liaise with other professionals and/or carers to resolve complex patient management issues according to the criteria and protocols and in line with local commissioning. To use appropriate patient management approaches to control pain and anxiety during dental treatment, including competent use of sedation in the clinic setting and multi-disciplinary working in the provision of complex sedation and general anaesthesia with the hospital teams. To provide comprehensive care under sedation (Inhalation, Intravenous and transmucosal) and general anaesthesia.

To provide care on a domiciliary basis. To provide advice support to staff on management of complex cases. To be responsible for organising training and resources in support of the availability of sedation and general anaesthesia in all or part of the service and especially with relevance to their specialist area. To provide clinical advice, support, training and/or supervision to the dental team and assist in the process of raising quality and standards.

Use appropriate medical and patient management approaches to control pain and anxiety during dental treatment. Provide specialist clinical care in line with the standards for dental specialists as set out by the Royal Colleges. Maintain knowledge and skills in clinical dentistry and dental specialty to ensure care is provided in accordance with evidence-based practice. Lead the dental team in the appropriate first line management of medical emergencies, using appropriate techniques, equipment and drugs.

In line with GDC and Trust expectations, remain up-to-date with developments in this area and be able to advise and support other members of the clinical team. Professional Duties Communicate with a range of patients and families and user groups on complex clinical issues and/ or in difficult situations. Communicate effectively with the clinical team and other healthcare professionals in a proficient and appropriate manner, which inspires confidence, motivation and teamwork. Communicate and educates other health and social care professionals on a range of issues relating to oral health and oral health care.

To maintain comprehensive and contemporaneous clinical records within the service electronic dental record system and paper records. To complete electronic information on patient treatment as required under the service NHS contract by submitting FP17 claim forms to the Business Service Authority. To complete accurate monthly service data information on treatment provision in a timely manner. Attend mandatory training as required by the Trust and Dental Department.

Have a commitment to high professional standards. Be able to travel to work at various Oxford Health sites across the county. Managerial/Leadership Duties Assist the Clinical Dental Director with Clinical Leadership within the services. Provide clinical leadership in a changing environment.

Deputise and provide professional advice in the absence of the Clinical Dental Director. Support the leadership of service wide integrated clinical governance. Responsible for the management of dental staff and lead appraisals including job planning and personal development Have sufficient knowledge and experience of the legislative framework to provide advice or support to other members of the dental team. Understands the legislative framework of specialist registration and the provision of specialist and specialised care.

Understand the commissioning process and the marketing of clinical services. Manage clinical performance, including the quality of care. Effectively manages relationships with senior managerial and clinical colleagues. Cultivate and fortify external relationships with other dental care professionals, health care professionals and neighbouring Trusts.

Understand and develop user involvement and engagement. Participate regularly in reviewing and ensuring that the service achieves its aims in line with the operational policies and key performance indicators. Be involved in the planning and delivery of high quality, clinically effective services which meet the standards for clinical governance. This would include leading on development of policies and procotols related to specialist area and the training and supervision of staff in these areas.

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