Specialist in Special Care Dentistry

Band C Specialist in Special Care Dentistry
Less than full-time 15 hours per week.
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced person.
You will be working 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.
You will be joining Dental Services during an exciting time as the Community Dental Services across Thames Valley are currently working closely together to move towards an Integrated Dental Care Service to provide improved patient care for vulnerable groups across the Thames Valley.
Applicants must be on the appropriate NHS Performers List and be on the GDC Specialist list for Special Care Dentistry and full GDC.
The successful applicant must possess a valid and current driver's license.
The Dental Specialist will be a staff member of Buckinghamshire Priority Dental Service (BPDS), part of the Central and North West London (CNWL) Dental Service. BPDS provides dental care to priority groups using multiple modalities including inhalation, intravenous, intranasal and oral sedation, treatment under general anaesthetic, domiciliary care, provision of screening and epidemiology and oral health care to those in local secure settings.
The post holder will be expected to provide oral health care to priority groups that may include people with learning difficulties, physical disabilities, mental health illnesses and the medically compromised. The post holder will be proficient in diagnosis, treatment plans, consent and treatment as appropriate for patients referred to the service. The post holder will be expected to lead on the provision of care, training and supervision, travelling throughout Thames Valley when required. The post holder may also assist in the planning and clinical leadership of BPDS.
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest trusts in the UK, caring for people with a wide range of physical and mental health needs. We have approximately 7,000 staff that provide healthcare to a third of London's population and across wider geographical areas, including Milton Keynes, Kent, Surrey and Hampshire.
As a Foundation Trust we involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run and our future development. If you are interested in becoming a member of our Foundation Trust please visit our website.
Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference.
We can offer full access to a wide range of staff Benefits Discounts and Offers you can enjoy some listed but not limited to and some are open to your family too.
Salary sacrifice scheme
Study discounts for staff
Flexible working
Interest free loans season tickets and car parking
Competitive Bank Rates
Fitness and Wellbeing
To manage and lead the service in providing efficient and effective for 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 comorbidities or the situation requires the involvement of other professionals and/or carers to resolve complex patient management issues according to the criteria and protocols and in line with local commissioning
For further details regarding the role and responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.