Senior Dental Officer

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band B Senior Dental Officer post at our Cowes Special Care Dental Service within the Solent NHS Trust. Are you enthusiastic, flexible, reliable team player with excellent communication skills?

We are looking for an experienced and motivated dentist to join our dynamic Special Care Dental Service to deliver routine and urgent dental care to patients, adults and children who are unable to access care in the General Dental Services due to their additional needs. These might include challenging medical conditions, physical disability, mental disability, learning difficulties, special dental conditions, social and behavioural limitations, domiciliary dental needs, anxiety management and bariatric care.

Care will be provided to patients referred to or under the long-term care of the service, under local anaesthesia, inhalation, intravenous or intranasal sedation and general anaesthesia where appropriate. We are offering the chance to work in our dental surgeries with support of experienced dental nurses and Therapists to assist you in achieving your UDA target and working within NHS Regulations.

There will be opportunities for the post holder to develop special interests and they will be supported by an enthusiastic and dedicated team, including Specialists in Special Care Dentistry, Paediatric Dentistry and GA/Sedation. You are required to be GDC registered and have an active performer number.

Recommend a friend Scheme applicable for this role.

Main duties of the job

Patient examination and diagnosis

Undertake thorough examination of patients and provide a Dental Care Assessment.

Treatment planning and patient management

Plan and manage where there are complex medical co-morbidities or the situation requires the involvement of other professionals and/or carers to resolve complex patient management issues. Clinical duties in relation to comprehensive dental screening, survey and treatment services, including emergency treatment, for patients requiring Special Care Dentistry and Specialist Occasional Care. This may of necessity vary with time to meet changing needs. Dental care may be provided from a variety of clinic premises, including mobile clinics, and may involve domiciliary visits where appropriate. It is normal for this post to treat patients in wheelchairs using the wheelchair recliner, including bariatric patients, and to be able to use hoists.

Medical and dental emergencies

Identify commonly occurring medical emergencies and lead the dental team in the appropriate first line management of the emergency, using appropriate techniques, equipment and drugs. Keep up to date with developments in this area and/or able to advise other members of the team. Take responsibility for organising the training and resources for the acute management of medical emergencies within immediate team and / or a part of the service.

About us

At Solent, our teams mirror the communities we serve. The Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging plan fosters authenticity, ensuring every Solent NHS Trust member feels visible, validated, and valued.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Current full Registration as Dental Surgeon with General Dental Council Foundation (Vocational) Training / equivalence and current Performers List number

Experience

Essential

Experience of organising, managing and running clinics and support staff. Evidence of commitment to continuous professional development and currency within GDC requirements. Experience of dental software (R4 or similar)

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