Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry

**Duties and Responsibilities**: Clinical The clinical activities undertaken by the post holder will be those necessary to comply with the paediatric dentistry contracts that the Trust holds. Communication Communicate effectively with the following: Patients, carers, families, and user groups regarding complex clinical issues relating to paediatric dentistry and/or in difficult situations. Clinical teams and peers in relation to paediatric dentistry in leadership situations. Other health and social care professionals relating to paediatric dentistry.

Operational managers and corporate services teams in Bridgewater. Management & Leadership Provide clinical leadership to paediatric services operating across multiple sites. Undertake appraisals, personal development plans and job plans for other dentists who provide treatment to special care patients. Provide advice about: The legislative framework (for example in relation to GDC Standards) to support on such matters to other members of the dental team.

Specialist registration and the provision of specialist and specialised care. Work with: Corporate support services in Bridgewater, for example in dealing with complaints and incidents. Manage: External relationships with senior managerial and clinical colleagues, including Operational Managers in Bridgewater and Commissioning Teams. Provide support and direct input to: Dental Clinical Governance meetings including audit Team meetings Any other such groups that may be established in Bridgewater.

Professionalism Provide advice and/or support to colleagues or managers on ethical issues in relation to special care dentistry including interpretation of GDC guidance (Maintaining Standards and CPD requirements.) Actively participate in and manage others in relation to appraisal, peer review, clinical audit and continuing professional development activities; lead peer review, clinical audit or CPD activities. Teaching and Training Organise clinical teaching and supervision programmes for post-graduates in training programmes, or for dentists in training. Participate in clinical research under the direction of approved and registered research lead and take the lead in clinical research projects falling within your competencies.