Dental Officer

2 weeks ago

Ipswich, United Kingdom Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic Dentist to join our Special Care Dental Service in Suffolk.

The successful applicant will be based in our newly equipped multi-surgery clinic in Ipswich. Salary point Dependent on experience

We are very proud of the services we provide to our patients and this role is vital to support safe and compassionate care .

The successful candidate will provide dental care to special care patients, supported by our team of dental healthcare professionals, by the service leads and by specialists in special care and paediatric dentistry.

This exciting and varied role will include care on a domiciliary basis, care under inhalation sedation and participation in epidemiological fieldwork.

We are an IASCD accredited sedation training provider and full training will be given for all aspects of this role; experience of special care is not essential.

The post will be based in Suffolk and work may need to be undertaken at other establishments where Dental HealthCare operates in the surrounding area

Should we receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert earlier than advertised

Main duties of the job

To provide a full range of dental care to patients of the Dental HealthCare Suffolk Special care Dental Service. This includes priority and vulnerable and groups meeting special care service criteria, and children and adults with moderate-severe anxiety.

Completion of fieldwork for dental epidemiological surveys

About us

Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of Englandthat enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.

There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff - who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highlyin the national staff survey.

If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as aleading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement anddevelopment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

To provide clinical dental care to clients of the Dental HealthCare Special Care Dental Service. Client groups include children, and adults with additional needs, vulnerable adults and looked after children with complex social care needs, and adults and children with moderate-severe anxiety. Full training will be given where required, and clinical work will include: Provision of care under inhalation sedation (as provider/operator) Provision of care to patients on a domiciliary basis To carry epidemiological screening programmes in line with the Office for Health Improvement & disparities protocols To supervise and support dental care professionals. Provision of clinical supervision Response to day-to-day queries and concerns To assist with and participate in training and education. Support dental care professionals working towards postgraduate qualifications. Participate in peer review sessions. Demonstrate a commitment to continuing dental education. To be an active member of the Dental Team in the monitoring, evaluation, and development of the Dental Service. This will include a contribution to: Quality of service ensuring outstanding patient care is at the heart of service delivery. Service development a willingness to share ideas. To participate in Clinical Governance programmes audits, surveys.

Communication

Skilled communication with a range of patients and their families or carers will be required, as this role is primarily working with patients who have additional needs, some of whom will have communication barriers. Communication of sometimes complex clinical information to patients of the service, sometimes in difficult circumstances and delivering difficult news. Explaining risks and benefits of clinical care and treatment modalities to patients and their families or carers. Excellent communication with clinical peers and leaders in a professional manner is essential to inspire confidence, motivation, and teamwork, and in the best interests of patients. Communicates with other health and social care professionals on a range of issues relating to oral health. Contributes to CCS internal communication strategies ensuring effective two-way communication and engagement within the organisation.

People Management

Responsible for day-to-day supervision of dental nurse working alongside Maintaining own professional development and requirement to take part in appraisal and PDP proces

Clinical and Practice Governance

Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act. Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed, or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies. The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures It is a condition of your employment that you are currently registered with the GDC, and on a relevant performers list, and it is your responsibility to maintain your professional registration. Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust. The post holder must participate in clinical and safeguarding audits as required Provide patients and their families /carers with information on standards they should expect from the team Participate in clinical supervision on a regular basis

The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

Registerable Dental Qualification BDS/LDS NHS Performer number & GDC Registration

Desirable

Trained in delivery of care under IHS/IV and/or GA

Experience

Essential

Completion of dental foundation training / VTE

Desirable

Experience of providing care under IHS and/or GA Experience in community dentistry/special care Experience providing care for patients with additional needs

Skills

Essential

Teamworking Excellent communication skills

Desirable

Skilled in management of anxious patients Knowledge of special care patients/treatment

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