Specialist in Special Care Dentistry

6 months ago

Oxford, United Kingdom Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust Full time

We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and experienced person for the post of Specialist in Special Care Dentistry. You will be based at East Oxford Dental Clinic and work across Oxfordshire Community Dental Service to lead on the delivery of dental care to Special care patients including provision of treatment under sedation and general anaesthesia. You will provide clinical leadership in Special Care Dentistry including the development of relevant protocols and the training and mentoring of staff.

Applicants must also have an NHS performer number, be on an Appropriate Performers List or eligible to apply.

The post holder will be required to be on the GDC specialist list for Special Care Dentistry.

The post holder will be employed by Oxfordshire Community Dental Service (OCDS), part of Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust (OHFT) and will provide dental care to special care adults using a variety of treamtent modalities including inhalation and intravenous sedation, general anaesthetic, and domiciliary care.

The post holder will be expected to provide oral health care to these special care groups that may include people with learning difficulties, physical disabilities, severe mental health illnesses and the severely medically compromised. The post holder will be proficient in diagnosis, treatment plans, consent and treatment as appropriate for special care patients referred to the service. The post holder will be expected to lead on the provision of care, training and supervision for special care, travelling throughout Thames Valley when required. The post holder may also assist in the planning and clinical leadership of the Oxfordshire Community Dental Service.

The post-holder will be expected to liaise with colleagues in OHFT, local General Dental Practitioners (GDPs) and other health and social care professionals as appropriate.

Benefits of working for Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust include:

- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with an increase to 32 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Staff accommodation
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme

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.
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